Global Head, Medical Writing

EMD Serono, Inc.; Billerica (MA); Hybrid; USD 234,800 - 352,200; Full time

Job summary

EMD Serono, Inc. is seeking a Global Head of Medical Writing to lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering clinical documentation for a complex global portfolio. This senior leadership role will shape the medical writing function, ensuring high standards and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has an advanced degree and at least 12 years of medical writing experience, including 5 years in team management. A hybrid schedule is offered in Billerica, MA, with a competitive salary range from $234,800 to $352,200.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant Medical Writing experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• 5+ years managing large medical writing teams within global organizations.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and manage the Global Medical Writing Team.
• Ensure timely and high-quality deliverables according to global project plans.
• Develop and maintain staffing plans to meet project demand.

Skills

Medical Writing

Team Leadership

Project Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Advanced degree in a scientific or writing discipline (Master’s or PhD)

Tools

Medical Writing Tools

Job description

Your Role

As the Global Head of Medical Writing, you will shape and lead a high-performing, global function that sits at the heart of clinical development and regulatory success. In this pivotal senior leadership role, you will build, develop, and manage a team of over 100 medical writing professionals, driving the delivery of timely, high-quality clinical documentation across a complex and fast-moving global portfolio. You will set the strategic direction for medical writing standards, processes, and tools, ensuring the organization remains at the forefront of regulatory science and documentation excellence. Working in close partnership with clinical, regulatory, and vendor management stakeholders, you will translate organizational priorities into operational plans that consistently deliver results at scale. This is a rare opportunity to leave a lasting impact on how a global medical writing function operates, innovates, and elevates the quality of science that ultimately serves patients worldwide.

Location

3x/week hybrid schedule in Billerica, MA.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for building, leading, and managing the Global Medical Writing Team (5-10 direct reports, Total staff >100)
• Identify project staffing requirements, develop and maintain staffing plans to meet project demand
• Ensure the delivery of timely and high-quality MW deliverables according to global project plans
• Work closely with vendor management to ensure implementation of operating model and delivery to contracts
• Oversee the preparation of strategies documents prepared by Medical Writing Leads, Identify gaps in skills and drive continuous improvement
• Develop clinical documentation processes that ensure consistency and control
• Oversee and ensure standards for clinical documents are developed, used and maintained.
• Ensure the company follows state of the art standards / regulations / tools in medical writing activities
• Oversee, coach and supervise vendors to ensure milestones meet timelines and deliverables are of high quality

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a scientific or writing discipline (Master’s or PhD).
• At least 12 years of relevant Medical Writing experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• A minimum of 5 years established track record managing large medical writing teams within global, matrixed organizations.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill and engagement in state of the art medical writing tools.
• Established track record driving the adoption of modern tools to facilitate efficient and effective medical writing.

Pay Range

Pay Range for this position: $234,800 – $352,200.

What we offer

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress.