Director, Medical Writing Science — Hybrid Leadership & Strategy

Vertex Pharmaceuticals; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 193,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Director of Medical Writing Science in the Boston area. This hybrid role offers two remote days per week and three days in the Boston Seaport office, with relocation assistance available.

The Director will manage a group, set technical direction, and drive collaboration across Medical Writing Science and other functions. The role requires deep expertise in clinical development, regulatory submissions, and leadership for visible programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline.
• Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) highly preferred.
• Typically requires 10 years of relevant medical writing experience in Pharma, Biotech or CRO industries and 3 years of supervisory/management experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently authors routine and complex clinical and regulatory documents
• Advises development teams on the content and optimal presentation of documents to facilitate achievement of submission objectives
• Provides strategic input into program-level and therapeutic area plans, including defining the direction of the clinical development program or regulatory strategies
• Sets goals and strategic vision for the group shares that vision within Medical Writing Science
• Optimizes interdisciplinary understanding and synergy within group(s) and integrate activities with those of other department and project teams
• Manages resource plans for projects within their oversight ensuring appropriate staff are available to meet program goals
• Provides coaching and performance management for staff, ensuring goal setting is effectively linked to program and corporate goals
• Plans strategically, anticipates problems, and recommends process improvements to address current and future needs
• Provides expert review of policies and procedures for the department
• Innovates and leads process improvements with high cross-functional impact

Skills

Clinical development

Strategic direction

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory submissions

Education

Ph.D.

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Director of Medical Writing Science in the Boston area. This hybrid role offers two remote days per week and three days in the Boston Seaport office, with relocation assistance available.

The Director will manage a group, set technical direction, and drive collaboration across Medical Writing Science and other functions. The role requires deep expertise in clinical development, regulatory submissions, and leadership for visible programs.