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The Senior Medical Writer applies advanced documentation preparation and document project management skills to assist in the development, drafting, review, editing, and finalization of documents used in conducting clinical studies and reporting clinical study results for regulatory submissions and publications.
Job Responsibility:
Drafts and edits documents used in conducting and reporting the results of clinical studies, including protocols, protocol amendments, informed consent forms, and clinical study reports
Drafts and edits documents used in reporting aggregate safety and efficacy information for a molecule, such as investigator’s brochures and periodic safety reports (PBRERs, DSURs, etc.)
Drafts and edits documents used in the preparation of regulatory filings (e.g., briefing books, eCTD Module 2/Module 5 clinical or integrated summaries)
Manages study team participation in the preparation of such documents, including calling/running meetings, developing and managing timelines, and managing the document review and comment adjudication processes
Represents Global Medical Writing at cross-functional team meetings (e.g., study team, development team, other sub teams)
Builds effective partnerships with cross-functional groups to ensure customer/stakeholder needs are met
Provides peer review and editing support for other regulatory documents, such as statistical analysis plans, CRFs, and other study materials
Assists in developing and reviewing standard processes and templates within Global Medical Writing, and may also review/consult on the development of standard processes and templates in other departments
Adheres to departmental procedures and practices and technical and industry standards during all aspects of work
Works effectively with cross-functional groups within BioMarin
Other tasks as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or higher degree required, scientific focus desirable
Minimum requirement: Experience in medical writing
Evidence of medical writing career development desirable, e.g., American Medical Writers Association certificate, Editor in Life Sciences certificate, or relevant training through Drug Information Association
Up to 6 years of as a medical writer in the pharmaceutical industry OR At least 10 years of medical or scientific writing experience as a primary job responsibility
Advanced understanding of the drug development process (discovery to market), biostatistical and clinical research concepts, clinical study conduct, clinical study data collection, database management, data integration, and generation of datasets
Direct experience with documentation in all phases of drug development
Intermediate to advanced understanding of scientific concepts integral to nonclinical development, CMC, PK, PD, and antibody detection
Intermediate to advanced applied knowledge of: Documentation required for the conduct of clinical studies
Protocol design (including objectives, efficacy and safety endpoints, and procedures for collecting and reporting AEs and SAEs)
Study results reporting
Integrated results reporting
Experience writing, reviewing, or editing protocols and clinical study reports required
Experience writing, reviewing, or editing INDs, BLA/NDAs, PBRERs, DSURs, and PAERs highly preferred
Experience writing, reviewing, or editing regulatory briefing books preferred
Advanced applied knowledge of routine document content preparation, including the use of style guides (internal, AMA, CBE, Chicago), medical dictionaries, and guidance documents that prescribe content
Ability to interpret and create complex tabular and graphical clinical data presentations
Advanced applied knowledge of basic clinical laboratory tests
Understanding of the concepts of coding dictionaries (MedDRA, WHO Drug)
Proficient in Microsoft Word (including the use of templates), Excel, Adobe Acrobat, MS Project/Project Server, and PowerPoint
Experience using document management software (e.g., LiveLink, SharePoint, Veeva)
Experienced with scanners, printers, and copiers
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidance associated with standalone regulatory documents (e.g., protocols, investigator brochures, and clinical study reports)
Prior familiarity with standard eCTD IND/NDA work, including: Modules 2, 3, 4, and 5 of INDs/NDAs in eCTD format
Integrated Summary of Safety (ISS), Integrated Summary of Efficacy (ISE)
Capable of working on multiple tasks and shifting priorities
Capable of leading a cross-functional team under strict timelines, including calling/running meetings and managing team review and comment adjudication stages of document preparation
Capable of representing Global Medical Writing at cross-functional meetings, advocating for Global Medical Writing, and working with Global Medical Writing line management to resolve cross-functional conflicts
Good conflict management skills
Motivated and shows initiative
Detail oriented
Capable of well organized, concise and clear written and verbal communication
Capable of comprehending complex scientific concepts and translating them into clear, concise, appropriately referenced text that meets regulatory requirements
Effective at explaining writing principles to a varied audience both in individual and group settings
intermediate to advanced presentation skills
Nice to have:
Experience writing, reviewing, or editing INDs, BLA/NDAs, PBRERs, DSURs, and PAERs highly preferred
Experience writing, reviewing, or editing regulatory briefing books preferred