Medical Writing Science Senior Manager

Regulatory Toolkit; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex is seeking a Medical Writing Science Senior Manager to independently author complex clinical study documents and regulatory submission sections across all phases of drug development. This hybrid role accommodates two days remote and three days in Boston Fan Pier.

The successful candidate will lead writing for studies, review regulatory content, and guide regulatory strategy across programs, with extensive collaboration across cross-functional teams and advisory committee materials as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline.
• Ph.D. (or equivalent degree).
• Typically requires 6 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Authors complex clinical regulatory documents in partnership with stakeholders.
• Leads medical writing science for complex studies across programs.
• Reviews study-level and program-level documents for accuracy.
• Develops key messages for regulatory documents.
• Provides regulatory strategy direction for clinical development programs.
• Contributes to content and strategy of regulatory presentations.

Skills

Regulatory writing

Clinical documents

Regulatory submissions

Cross-functional teamwork

Leadership

Project management

Scientific communication

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Ph.D. (or equivalent)

Experience: 6+ years

Job description

Job Description

General Summary:

The Medical Writing Science Senior Manager is responsible for independently authoring complex clinical study documents and sections of regulatory submissions to support all phases of clinical drug development. This role may represent Medical Writing Science as a cross-functional team member for study-level and program-level activities.

This is a hybrid role which allows for 2 days per week remote work and 3 days per week in the Boston Fan Pier office.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Authors complex clinical regulatory documents (e.g., clinical study protocols, clinical study reports, investigator's brochures, documents to support meetings with regulatory agencies, and sections of marketing authorization applications) in partnership with key stakeholders
• Serves as the lead Medical Writing Scientist for complex or pivotal clinical studies for multiple programs or therapeutic areas
• Provides expert review of study-level and program-level documents
• Participates in developing key messages for complex clinical regulatory documents
• Provides leadership on teams responsible for defining the direction and regulatory strategy for a clinical development program
• Provides strategic and scientific contributions to regulatory documentation in support of the clinical development pipeline
• Contributes to content and strategy of presentations for regulatory agency advisory committee meetings; may prepare advisory committee briefing documents
• Ensures document preparation is compliant with company and industry standards
• Strong contributor on cross-functional teams working on standard operating procedures, process improvements, and integration of new tools and technologies

Knowledge and Skills:

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Extensive experience writing and editing clinical regulatory documents
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and summarize highly complex data
• Advanced understanding of drug development, clinical research, study designs, biostatistics, pharmacology, regulatory requirements, and medical terminology
• Ability to mediate conflicts by negotiating, compromising, persuading, and facilitating the open exchange of ideas and opinions
• Highly developed project management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage challenging, high-value projects
• Initiative and creativity in solving complex problems; ability to have a substantial role in developing and implementing improvements in cross-functional processes

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline
• Ph.D. (or equivalent degree)
• Typically requires 6 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

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At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision‑making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.

Pay Range:

$137,200 - $205,800

Disclosure Statement:

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market‑leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week‑long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Flex Designation:

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site: work five days per week on‑site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]