Job Openings Director, Medical Writing

About the job Director, Medical Writing

We're seeking an experienced Director of Medical Writing to lead the development of high-quality clinical and regulatory documents across our development programs. This role is ideal for a strategic leader who can translate complex scientific and clinical data into clear, accurate, and submission-ready regulatory content.

Reporting to the VP of Regulatory & Quality Science, you'll partner with cross-functional teams including Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Clinical Operations, Safety, Quality, and CMC to drive key regulatory deliverables and support program advancement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the medical writing function and oversee clinical and regulatory document development, including protocols, clinical study reports, health authority meeting materials, and submission content.
  • Ensure documents are scientifically accurate, strategically aligned, and meet global regulatory standards.
  • Manage external medical writing vendors and partners to deliver high-quality, timely results.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support regulatory submissions and development milestones.
  • Establish and improve writing processes, templates, and standards.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage structured content, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of medical writing experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
  • Strong experience authoring and managing clinical and regulatory documents across the drug development lifecycle.
  • Knowledge of FDA, ICH, EMA, and global regulatory requirements.
  • Experience interpreting clinical data and working with protocols, SAPs, TFLs, safety, and efficacy outputs.
  • Proven ability to lead vendors and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience with document automation, structured content, or AI-enabled writing tools is a plus.

What You'll Bring

  • Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • A strategic mindset with a hands-on approach.
  • A passion for advancing innovative therapies and delivering high-quality regulatory documentation.