Logo
EPM Scientific

SR Director Medical Writing, Oncology Job at EPM Scientific in San Francisco Cou

EPM Scientific, San Francisco County, CA, United States

Save Job

Job Overview

Leadership and Strategy:

  • Lead and manage the medical writing team, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback to ensure the successful execution of all writing projects.
  • Collaborate closely with senior leadership, clinical development, regulatory affairs, and other functional departments to align medical writing strategies with overall clinical development goals.
  • Develop and implement writing standards, templates, and processes to ensure high-quality, compliant, and consistent document delivery.
  • Ensure that medical writing activities comply with regulatory guidelines, industry standards, and internal procedures.

Document Creation and Review:

  • Oversee the preparation of key regulatory and clinical documents, including clinical trial protocols, investigator brochures, briefing books, clinical study reports (CSRs), and clinical sections of IND/CTA/NDAs/BLAs.
  • Ensure medical writing deliverables are completed on time and meet the highest scientific, regulatory, and quality standards.
  • Provide oversight and editing support for team members responsible for authoring manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and other scientific communications.

Regulatory Submissions and Support:

  • Lead medical writing efforts for regulatory submissions (e.g., IND, NDA, BLA) and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and guidelines (FDA, EMA, ICH).
  • Partner with regulatory affairs to review and refine documents in preparation for regulatory filings, ensuring accurate presentation of clinical data and trial results.
  • Participate in the development and review of responses to regulatory agency questions and comments.

Collaboration and Communication:

  • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to manage expectations, resolve issues, and ensure alignment on document timelines and content.
  • Provide training and guidance to internal teams on best practices for medical writing and regulatory documentation.

Team Development and Oversight:

  • Lead and mentor a team of medical writers, supporting their development and career growth.
  • Establish performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the successful execution of medical writing deliverables.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the medical writing team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

  • Advanced degree (Ph.D., M.D., or Pharm.D.) in a scientific or medical discipline preferred. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field will also be considered with relevant experience.


Desired Skills and Experience

Work Experience:

At least 10 years of experience in medical writing within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Extensive experience writing regulatory documents for clinical trials across all phases (Phase 1 through Phase 3).
Proven experience with regulatory submissions (IND, NDA, BLA) and a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and guidelines (FDA, EMA, ICH).
A track record of managing teams, mentoring writers, and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Required Skills:

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex scientific concepts clearly and effectively.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality documentation.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in medical writing software and document management systems.
Strong leadership skills with a focus on motivating and guiding a team.