The Senior Medical Writer (SMW) works with team members and independently to write the content of clinical documents that may include CSRs, protocols, ICFs, narratives and IBs in a variety of therapeutic areas. Opportunities to contribute to other regulatory documents may be provided. The SMW tracks his/her own writing projects and is responsible for adhering to regulatory guidelines and department document standards. The SMW may also serve as lead for a compound and may also review the work of junior/outsourced writers as well as review CSR-related documents (Statistical Analysis Plans, TFLs) to help ensure appropriate content for inclusion. In this role, a typical day might include: Works with the clinical team, to write the content of clinical documents that may include CSRs, protocols, ICFs, narratives and IBs in a variety of therapeutic areas. Opportunities to write or contribute to other Regulatory documents may be provided Participates in process improvement initiatives, working groups, etc. within MW and throughout Global Development Manages processes and organizes priorities; solves problems; fosters collaboration to resolves conflict May review the work of junior and outsourced MWs May review CSR-related documents (Statistical Analysis Plans, TFLs) to help ensure appropriate content for inclusion Writes in plain language style as appropriate (eg, for ICFs) Explains complex medical/scientific concepts (such as medical procedures, clinical study design, and drug mechanisms) to a lay or patient audience May mentor junior staff Ensures adherence to applicable guidelines, templates and SOPs for all MW documents provided for therapeutic area Remains compliant with internal training This role might be for you if can: Drives document development meetings Articulates document strategy and timelines Identifies the appropriate parties for a document content decision, and if a discussion is faltering, bring the discussion back on track with minimal fuss Follows discussions to their conclusion, synthesizes the message, and presents clear accurate prose quickly
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees