Regulatory Writer

Novartis Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Dublin seeks a Regulatory Medical Writer to manage the production of clinical and safety documentation for regulatory submissions. This role requires expertise in medical writing and regulatory processes, alongside excellent communication skills. The position is on-site three days a week and demands a life science degree with related experience. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to innovative healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• Medical writing experience or relevant pharma industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of medical writing processes.
• Good knowledge of global regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Author and review clinical and safety documents.
• Lead outsourced Narrative projects.
• Participate in Clinical Trial Teams and Safety Management Teams.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of biostatistics principles

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects

Problem-solving skills

Education

Minimum university life science degree

Advanced degree in life sciences/healthcare

Job description

Overview

Summary To write, review and/or manage the production of high quality clinical and safety documentation for submission to regulatory authorities in support of marketing applications. To provide documentation related consultancy to other line functions.

About The Role (3 days per week on-site)

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

The Regulatory Medical Writer will be responsible for writing and reviewing high quality clinical and safety documentation for submission to regulatory authorities.

Major Responsibilities

• To author and review high quality clinical and safety documents: non-registration Clinical Study Reports (CSR), Development Safety Update Reports (DSUR), Risk Management Plans (RMP).
• Lead for outsourced Narrative projects. Coordinate other outsourced activities in RWS.
• Be a Core member of Clinical Trial Team (CTT) / participate in Safety Management Team (SMT).
• Actively participate in planning of data analyses and presentation used in CSRs.
• Act as documentation consultant in CTTs and SMTs to ensure compliance of documentation to internal company standards and external regulatory guidelines.
• May act as Program Writer ensuring adequate medical writing resources are available for assigned program and consistency between documents.

Desirable Requirements

• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentations)
• Very good understanding of biostatistics principles.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands and projects.
• Ability to define and solve complex problems
• Proven track record in matrix environment
• Experience in contributing to global, cross-functional projects.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum university life science degree or equivalent is required. Advanced degree or equivalent education/degree in life sciences/healthcare is desirable.
• Medical writing experience or other relevant pharma industry experience combined with scientific and regulatory knowledge, plus strong knowledge of the medical writing processes.
• Good knowledge of and some experience in global regulatory environment and process (key regulatory bodies, key documents, approval processes, safety reporting requirements).
• Knowledge of process for and some experience in global registering of drugs (simple submissions).

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.