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Associate Medical Writing Director

IQVIA

IQVIA

Multiple locations
Posted on Jan 15, 2025

Location : Permanent Homebased

The Associate Director, Medical Wrting is responsible for the development of clinical documents for submissions to regulatory authorities globally. Provides strategic direction to cross-functional project teams with minimal oversight to ensure that clinical documents (eg, Investigators' Brochures [IBs], Clinical Study Reports [CSRs], and marketing authorization submission documents) accurately and consistently present key data-driven clinical messages in accordance with program goals and regulatory requirements. Writes or provides direction and leadership to other writers to ensure the timely delivery of high quality documents that are scientifically rigorous, logically organized, and have accurate data presentation and interpretation. Oversees the medical writing activities of multiple compounds and serves as lead writer for individual summary documents. Has a broad understanding of clinical research processes and global regulatory document standards. Mentors less experienced writers.

Essential Functions of the Job (Key responsibilities)

  • Develop regulatory documents for submission to regulatory agencies globally, in accordance with ICH and other global guidelines, standards and processes, and Incyte authoring standards, as applicable, in adherence with study/project timelines and corporate objectives.
  • Lead, manage, and coordinate all internal and external clinical medical writing activities associated with the preparation, compilation, and submission of applications to regulatory authorities globally for the assigned programs/compounds.
  • Participate in cross-functional meetings to provide input regarding medical writing deliverables, timelines, and any process(es) needed for the completion of regulatory documents.
  • Review other documents associated with the assigned project(s) (eg, Protocols and Statistical Analysis Plans), as appropriate.
  • Lead or participate in cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
  • Lead or participate in defining and writing standard operating procedures and best practices for an efficient preparation of quality documents.
  • Mentors more junior medical writing staff.


Qualifications (Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience, and competency)

  • Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree in a relevant scientific/clinical/regulatory field preferred.
  • At least 7 years medical writing experience in the biopharmaceutical/CRO industry required or comparable experience within clinical or preclinical development.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret clinical and scientific data with minimal oversight; ability to define data presentation to meet key messages developed by the clinical team.
  • Excellent project management skills including in depth understanding of clinical timelines (study and submission level) and working knowledge of roles of other functional areas and the interdependencies among groups.
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills needed to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Proficient understanding and knowledge of global regulatory requirements is needed and knowledge of therapeutic areas in all phases of clinical development desired.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently lead the development, review, and approval of clinical documents and the ability to identify any new or unique document types that may require a different approach.
  • Proficient in MS Word. Experience with an electronic document management system and templates is required.
  • Ability to interact effectively with team members/leaders and senior leaders at Incyte proactively facilitating effective information exchange/communication (including problem solving and issue resolution).

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com