Senior Medical Writer

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company

San Rafael (CA)

Hybrid

USD 68,880 - 96,432

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a Senior Medical Writer in San Rafael, CA. This role involves drafting regulatory documents and clinical study reports, requiring a background in medical writing and relevant experience. With a hybrid work arrangement and a contract duration of 12+ months, it offers a competitive hourly pay rate.

Qualifications

  • Degree with a scientific focus.
  • At least 6+ years of experience required.
  • Certification from a recognized medical writers association is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Drafts and edits regulatory submission documents like CTDs.
  • Responsible for clinical study documents including protocols.
  • Reports on safety and efficacy information for pharmaceuticals.

Skills

Medical writing career development
Scientific communication

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree

Job description

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Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $70.00/hr

Position: Senior Medical Writer

Location: San Rafael, CA, Hybrid (1-2 days in office to align with company policy).

Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Role Description

Seeking candidates who are regulatory medical writers (not Medical Communication)

EDUCATION & SKILLS:

  • Bachelor’s or higher degree; scientific focus desirable.
  • Evidence of medical writing career development is desirable, e.g., American or European Medical Writers Association certificate, Editor in Life Sciences certificate, or relevant training through the Drug Information Association.
  • At least 6+ years of experience required

Fulfills one of the following:

  • Medical writer in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Medical or scientific writing experience as a primary job responsibility

Key Responsibilities

  • Drafts and edits documents used for submissions including CTDs and RtQs
  • Drafts and edits documents used in conducting and reporting the results of clinical studies, including protocols, protocol amendments, and informed consent forms
  • Drafts and edits documents used in reporting aggregate safety and efficacy information for a molecule, such as investigator’s brochures and periodic safety reports (PSURs, DSURs, etc.)
Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Contract
Job function
  • Job function
    Writing/Editing, Science, and Research
  • Industries
    Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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