Principal Medical Writer

Job description

The Principal Medical Writer is a key leadership position responsible for determining and driving the medical writing strategy for one or more Programs within Clinical Development. 

 The incumbent is accountable for the efficient preparation of high quality, strategically aligned medical writing deliverables that support the clinical development, clinical safety and regulatory requirements of a clinical program. He or she is also responsible for the messaging strategy across a program of work, for the provision of strategic input into the development of clinical development plans and submission plans, and for analyzing proposed plans, programs, individual studies and related documents for their ability to deliver the information required by the target audience (ie, regulatory authority) in a compelling fashion with accuracy and consistency. This role has global responsibilities, participation in global teams and interaction with regulatory agencies in multiple regions. 

Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities:   

Leads the Medical Writing contributions to assigned clinical Programs 

Drives and develops the messaging strategy for the assigned Program(s) to ensure effective  communication 

Accountable for medical writing deliverable quality and ensures adherence to departmental   procedures / practices, and industry / international standards  

Minimum Qualifications   and Experience :   

Bachelor’s degree in  s cience   related discipline   with 5+ years of medical writing experience within the biopharmaceutical industry or contract research organization

Post-graduate qualifications desired (PhD or MD preferred)  

Competencies :   

Comprehensive understanding of medical writing for clinical development, including the documents required at each stage and their associated regulatory requirements

Comprehensive understanding of medical writing processes   and   standards

Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

Demonstrated track record in cross-functional, multicultural and international clinical trial teams .  

Proven effective verbal, written and presentation skills .  

Mastery of the English language, with a comprehensive understanding of English grammar and punctuation .  

Expert MS Office skills with a special focus on word processing, tables, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics and templates  

Prior experience with submissions in Common Technical Document (CTD) format.  

Proven ability to work effectively both independently or in a team settin g.  

Proven effective  influencing skills, able to lead without formal authority  

Excellent organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to manage several projects simultaneously .  

Ability to  analyze   critically and synthesize complex scientific information from a   range of scientific disciplines and clinical therapeutic areas .  

Successful track record of leading complex clinical / regulatory writing projects.  

E xcellent understanding of ICH-GCP .  

Detail-oriented .

Worksite address

king of prussia, PA, 19406, US

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