Associate Regulatory Scientific Communications Director

SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE (Basic purpose of the job):

Leads content development for various regulatory and clinical documents to support multiple assets across all phases of asset development. Examples include clinical and nonclinical summaries for IND/NDA/BLA/MAA, briefing documents, regulatory responses, protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, and other types of complex cross functional documents and reports as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independently leads content development for regulatory and clinical documents by composing (writing), developing, reviewing, and editing content. Integrates various sources of information into a uniform style and presentation for the intended audience.

• Incorporates diverse reviewer feedback while ensuring high quality of content organization, including completeness, clarity, coherence, conciseness, consistency, and accuracy.

• Compiles, analyzes, and summarizes data from statistical tables and additional data from other sources as needed to create descriptive text and intext tables.

• Assigns and supervises partner regulatory editors for all document tasks unrelated to writing.

• Proposes and manages timelines for the document development process from initiation through approval.

• Oversees the assembly of appendices for regulatory submission documents as needed.

• Serves as the primary writing contact on regular and ad hoc study/program/asset or project teams.

• Provides writing guidance to internal teams based on organizational goals and company policy, with responsibility for results.

• Peer reviews project work and training materials/guidelines drafted by Regulatory Science Communications team members.

• Contributes to SOP and work instruction development and review for the Regulatory Science Communications team.

• Other duties as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• No direct reports.

• Supervises work of junior writers and regulatory editors on document tasks.

• May direct and review the work of contract writers as needed.

• May mentor less experienced writers.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE &

SKILLS:

Education:

• BS/BA degree in related discipline and a minimum of eleven years of related experience including industry; or,

• MS/MA degree in related discipline and a minimum of nine years of related experience including industry; or,

• PhD in related discipline and a minimum of five years of related experience including industry; or

• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Active AMWA member with certificate or certification preferred; BELS certification a plus.

Experience:

• Experience in Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry preferred.

• Prior regulatory/medical/technical writing experience within the biotech, pharmaceutical, or CRO industry.

• Experience and significant participation in leading content development for regulatory and clinical documents for regulatory submissions (e.g., IND/NDA/BLA/MAAs, clinical protocols, CSRs, IBs).

• Experience and use of electronic literature tools to obtain scientific/medical abstracts and publications.

• Familiarity with therapeutic area of oncology.

• Advanced knowledge of the drug development process and regulatory requirements for documents including applicable regulations, ICH guidance, and GCP standards.

• Advanced knowledge of AMA style, medical terminology, and clinical data analysis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Develops and manages plans within established timelines and balances commitments to complete multiple activities and achieve results. Takes pride in delivering high quality work.

• Applies wide knowledge of the regulatory framework and industry practices to develop innovative approaches and complete complex work.

• Demonstrates clear and effective verbal and written communication. Provides timely and appropriate information updates. Speaks clearly and confidently in one-to-one situations and effectively presents information to groups of departmental colleagues.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to accommodate differing views to actively support the development of an agreed upon resolution.

• Manages effectively performing teams to achieve common objectives. Engages internal stakeholders to establish productive collaborative relationships.

• Applies knowledge of organizational goals and objectives and demonstrates skill and insight in gathering, analyzing and applying key information to solve problems.

• Leads self and others; acts with integrity and builds trust with colleagues to contribute to accomplishing team objectives.

• Capable of managing the execution of multiple tasks.

• Ensures appropriate prioritization and execution for area of responsibility.

• Proactively anticipates, prioritizes and resolves task-related challenges.

• Designs and implements solutions to address task-related challenges, taking into consideration the broader impact.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Environment: primarily working indoors.

• Our office is a modern, open-plan space that foster collaborations and creativity. Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive…