Senior Director, Medical Writing

Highly Competitive Salary
  1. Permanent
  2. Medical Writing, Account Management, Project Management
  3. United States
Boston, USA
Posting date: 14 Jul 2022
MC.MH.46448

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Proclinical is seeking a Senior Director, Medical Writing based in Boston, MA. This individual will be responsible for the management, oversight, operation, and direction of a larger group within the department. This role may be responsible for multiple programs and/or disease areas, as well as a key stakeholder working with cross-functional teams to provide scientific, clinical, and strategic input throughout the lifecycle of an asset.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Oversight of Medical Writing team responsible for the development of clinical and regulatory documents across the lifecycle of an asset
    * Provides scientific, clinical, and strategic input for an asset(s) in clinical development within a portfolio for one or more disease areas
    * Contributes strategic input to global marketing authorization applications and responses to health and regulatory authorities
    * Leads internal governance bodies with high cross-functional impact (e.g., Protocol Governance Committee)
    * Represents Medical Writing Science in Inspection Readiness and participates in GCP Audits and Inspections
    * Mentors staff on professional development, motivates personnel, and resolves conflicts
    * Oversee resource plans for programs within their oversight ensuring appropriate staff are available to meet program goals
    * Advises on optimizing process improvements for the department
    * Plans strategically, anticipates problems, and recommends process improvements to address current and future needs

Skills and Requirements:

  • Robust understanding of the clinical development process and preparation of the clinical sections of marketing applications and other regulatory submissions
    * Robust understanding of disciplines beyond their discipline
    * Distinguished record of developing, communicating, and executing strategic direction for projects
    * Effective leadership skills with ability to influence at higher levels
    * Excellent written and oral communication skills
    * Ability to manage teams and individuals
    Education and Experience:
    * Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline
    * Ph.D. (or equivalent degree)
    * Typically requires 12 years of work experience and 5 years of supervisory/management experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Merna Hermiz at (+1) 323-306-2409 or m.hermiz@proclinical.com.

Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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