Principal Medical Writer - Nonclinical Focus

Job Description

Key Purpose: The Principal Medical Writer independently plans and prepares a range of regulatory documents and medical communications to support all phases of product development. The primary responsibilities of the position are organising, analysing, interpreting, and presenting scientific and statistical information in accordance with International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) and other regulatory guidelines, and individual company document standards. The Principal Medical Writer works under the direction of Medical Writing management and collaborates with cross‑functional internal and external document production teams.

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What we offer

The estimated hiring range for this role is $132K to $151K plus applicable bonus. This hiring range is specific to the US and will vary for other regions based upon local market data. Final salary is ultimately decided upon taking into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to: skills and experience, licensure and certifications, education, specific location and dynamic market data.

• Remote working
• Flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plans

What we look for

• Education, Experience, Training, and Knowledge: Bachelor’s degree; MS or PhD preferred 7+ years of regulatory writing experience or equivalent experience with nonclinical sections of the CTD such as: 2.4 Nonclinical Overview 2.6 Nonclinical Summaries Pharmacology, pharmacokinetic, (ADME), or toxicology Reports Understand regulatory authority guidelines and requirements to be able to lead an internal project team and anticipate the effects that writing practice conventions can have on the final product when seeking health authority approval/acceptance Experience in the development of submission‑level documents
• Skills & Abilities: Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word skills (editing tools, creating and modifying tables and inserting figures) and document management techniques Strong understanding of the document creation process and of the drug development lifecycle Able to synthesize data across multiple data sources and documents to create summary reports Expertise to provide subject matter guidance for quality document preparation, document review, accurate comment resolution/incorporation, and document finalization Ability to own submission‑level sections (e.g., nonclinical section (Module 2.6)), taking responsibility for clarity of purpose, leading others toward the common goal within timeline and budget on complex projects Demonstrate an understanding of communication best practices, coaching others on communication implications of decision making Develop professional relationships with clients as a way to further the business relationship and maintain current industry knowledge Ability to identify and institutionalize work practices that are most effective in order to ensure consistency in performance Ability to resolve problems that arise, particularly in sensitive or high‑pressure situations Possesses broad experience and technical expertise across more than one therapy area and integrate this knowledge to deliver business successes and actively transfer this knowledge to strengthen the skill base across the organization

Automated Decision Making

All applicants are reviewed by a member of the Veristat Talent Acquisition team; Veristat does not utilize an automated decision‑making process.

Veristat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Veristat is proud to provide exceptional services to our clients, assisting in the successful development of innovations that improve and save lives. We are equally proud to recruit, develop and retain the best and the brightest talent across a variety of business functions to make that happen. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength and creativity that diversity brings to our workplace. Veristat provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, genetics, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment (i.e., transgender status), marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including color, nationality, and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, physical appearance, veteran status, source of income, arrest or conviction record or any other category protected under characteristics considered unlawful in any circumstances of employment offers and practices.

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