Principal Clinical Medical Writer

BioSpace; Home (KS); Híbrido; USD 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BioMarin is seeking a Lead Medical Writer to oversee the Medical Writing staff and set timelines for program planning. You will draft and edit protocols, CSRs, informed consent forms, and regulatory filings, ensuring alignment with scientific and regulatory standards.

The role requires coordinating with the Head of Medical Writing, leading cross-functional teams, and maintaining documentation quality across studies. Strong leadership and regulatory documentation experience are essential.

Formación

• Experience drafting regulatory documents (protocols, CSRs, IBs) for clinical studies.
• Strong understanding of drug development and regulatory submissions.
• Ability to manage multiple documentation projects with shifting priorities.
• Leadership experience in medical writing teams preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of style guides and scientific terminology.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee Medical Writing staff and timelines for program planning.
• Draft and edit documents for protocols, CSRs, ICFs, and regulatory filings.
• Lead cross-functional meetings, coordinate reviews and timelines.
• Provide peer review and editing support for regulatory documents.
• Develop and review standard processes and templates for Medical Writing.
• Represent CMW in cross-functional team meetings and initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to procedures and industry standards.

Conocimientos

Leadership abilities

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Medical writing

Communication

Timeline planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

MS or higher degree preferred

Medical writing certificate / training

Descripción del empleo

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversight responsibilities for Medical Writing staff Works with the Head of Medical Writing to establish and maintain timelines for program planning. Drafts and edits documents used in conducting and reporting the results of clinical studies, including protocols, protocol amendments, informed consent forms, and clinical study reports Drafts and edits documents used in reporting aggregate safety and efficacy information for a molecule, such as investigator’s brochures and periodic safety reports (e.g. PBRERs, DSURs) Drafts and edits documents used in the preparation of regulatory filings (e.g. briefing books, CTD Module 2/Module 5 clinical or integrated summaries). Manages study team participation in the preparation of such documents, including scheduling and chairing meetings, developing and managing timelines, and managing the document review and comment adjudication processes Represents CMW at cross-functional team meetings (e.g. study team, development team, other sub-teams). Provides peer review and editing support for other regulatory documents, such as statistical analysis plans, CRFs, and other study materials Adheres to departmental procedures and practices and technical and industry standards during all aspects of work. Assists in developing and reviewing standard processes and templates within Clinical Medical Writing, and may also review/consult on the development of standard processes and templates in other departments Works effectively with cross-functional groups within BioMarin Other tasks as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

Clinical Studies Advanced understanding of the drug development process (discovery to market), biostatistical and clinical research concepts, clinical study conduct, clinical study data collection, database management, data integration, and generation of datasets. Intermediate to advanced understanding of scientific concepts integral to nonclinical development, CMC, PK, PD, and antibody detection. Advanced applied knowledge of: Documentation required for the conduct of clinical studies Protocol design (including objectives, efficacy and safety endpoints, and procedures for collecting and reporting AEs and SAEs) Study results reporting Integrated results reporting Management Experience: Prior administrative and/or functional management experience as a manager of a medical writer team or department in a clinical development setting preferred but not required Demonstrated leadership abilities. Demonstrated ability to plan timelines and resources for multiple documentation projects with shifting priorities. Experience with delegating and overseeing projects and tasks. Medical Writing Writing high-quality documents that support corporate goals and objectives. Experience writing, reviewing, or editing protocols, clinical study reports, INDs, BLA/NDAs, periodic safety documents, and regulatory briefing books required. Advanced applied knowledge of routine document content preparation, including the use of style guides (internal, AMA, CBE, Chicago), medical dictionaries, and guidance documents that prescribe content. Ability to interpret and create complex tabular and graphical clinical data presentations. Ability to interpret basic clinical laboratory tests. Understanding of the concepts of coding dictionaries (MedDRA, WHO Drug). Regulatory Ability to plan and manage development of the following documents in context of regulatory requirements and guidances, development program plans, and organizational business needs: Standalone’ regulatory documents (eg, protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, IND annual reports) Prior familiarity with standard eCTD IND/NDA work, including: Modules 2, 3, 4, and 5 of INDs/NDAs in eCTD format Integrated Summary of Safety (ISS), Integrated Summary of Efficacy (ISE) Support project teams by identifying and summarizing relevant regulations and guidelines, including differences between US and EMEA submissions and to provide recommendations for changes in documentation in response to new or modified regulations and guidances. Project Management Ability to plan, resource, and assign multiple simultaneous document development projects (standalone and complex dossiers) with shifting priorities. Ability to keep CMW line management apprised of program document status, to anticipate potential issues within a program, and to raise those issues to CMW line management with proposed mitigations/solutions Ability to support staff in renegotiating timelines during development as necessary. Program Management Capable of managing and maintaining multiple timelines governing multiple projects within a program. Capable of performing resource assessments (short- and long-term) based on projected project needs within a program. Capable of anticipating potential issues within a program and raising those issues to CMW line management with proposed mitigations/solutions. Communication Capable of well organized, concise and clear written and verbal communication. Capable of comprehending complex scientific concepts and translating them into clear, concise, appropriately referenced text that meets regulatory requirements. Effective at explaining writing principles to a varied audience both in individual and group settings; basic presentation skills.

MEDICAL WRITING

Writing high-quality documents that support corporate goals and objectives. Ability to interpret and write clearly, accurately, and with an understanding of readability, up-to-date content and relevant data. The Lead would contribute as needed to peer-reviewed press releases, scientific materials and productions across multiple divisions.

Regulatory

Ability to plan and manage the development of the following documents in the context of regulatory requirements and guidelines: institutional review board, regulatory submissions, and other documents required for product approval

Project Management

Ability to develop and implement project plans, and to track and manage cross-functional project teams. Full adherence to project planning, risk allocation etc.

Program Management

Capable of developing and maintaining robust project schedules, while monitoring and mitigating risks throughout project cycle.

Communication

Expert writing, editing, translation, and knowledge transfer skills - communication in multiple contexts.

EDUCATION:

Masters (MS) or higher degree preferred; scientific focus desirable. Evidence of medical writing career development desirable, e.g. European/American Medical Writers Association certificate, Editor in Life Sciences certificate, or relevant training through Drug Information Association

WORKSTYLE:

Role may be conducted remotely unless you live within 100 miles of our Headquarters in San Rafael, California or 2nd site in Novato, California. If you do then role reverts to hybrid requiring an onsite presence 2x weekly.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Ireland Safety Responsibility

Support the organisation’s commitment to environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems. Actively contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by identifying hazards, reporting incidents and participating in EHS initiatives and training.