Senior Regulatory Writer

Novartis; United States; Remote; USD 114,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a Senior Regulatory Writer responsible for creating high-quality clinical and safety documentation for regulatory submissions. This remote role requires collaboration within cross-functional teams, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance and mentorship of junior writers. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in life sciences and previous medical writing experience.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Restricted stock units

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off benefits

Qualifications

• ≥ 4 years medical writing experience in pharma industry.
• Advanced knowledge of global regulatory environment.
• Experience in complex drug submissions.

Responsibilities

• Author and manage clinical documents for regulatory submissions.
• Contribute to planning of data analyses in CSRs.
• Coach/mentor less experienced writers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritize multiple demands

Education

Minimum university life science degree

Advanced degree in life sciences/healthcare

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Summary

Title: Senior Regulatory Writer, Remote

“This position can be based remotely anywhere in the U.S. Please note that this role would not provide

relocation as a result. The expectation of working hours and travel will be defined by the Hiring

Manager. This position will require minimal travel”

Purpose: To write, review and/or manage the production of high quality clinical and safety documentation for submission to regulatory authorities in support of marketing applications. To provide documentation related consultancy to other line functions. To coach/mentor and/or train less experienced writers.

Key Responsibilities

• To author, review and manage high quality clinical and safety documents: complex Clinical Study Reports (CSR), Development Safety Update Reports (DSUR), Risk Management Plans (RMP), submission documents (e.g., summaries of clinical efficacy and safety, summaries of clinical pharmacology and biopharmaceutics).
• Core member of Clinical Trial Team (CTT) / contributor to Safety Management Team.
• Major contributor to planning of data analyses and presentation used in CSRs and submission documents.
• Documentation specialist in CTTs and Clinical Submission Teams (CST) to ensure compliance of documentation to internal company standards and external regulatory guidelines. Provide content expertise and guidance for clinical portions of the CTD.
• Program Writer ensuring adequate medical writing resources are available for assigned program and consistency between documents. Extended member of International Clinical Team (ICT)
• Lead Writer for simple submissions, contributing to key messaging and pooling strategy, providing content guidance, and ensuring compliance of documentation to internal company standards and external regulatory guidelines. Core member of CST.
• Contribute to process improvement in RWS and/or cross-functional initiatives or activities.
• Coach and/or mentor less experienced writers.
• Leader in cross-functional communication to optimize feedback and input towards high quality documents.
• Maintain audit, SOP and training compliance.
  
  

Requirements

About the Role

• Minimum university life science degree or equivalent is required. Advanced degree or equivalent education/degree in life sciences/healthcare is desirable.
• ≥ 4 years medical writing experience or other relevant pharma industry experience combined with scientific and regulatory knowledge, plus in-depth knowledge of medical writing processes.
• Advanced knowledge of and experience in global regulatory environment and process (key regulatory bodies, key documents, approval processes, safety reporting requirements).
• Advanced knowledge of and repeat experience in global registration of drugs (complex submissions).
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentations)
• Advanced knowledge of biostatistics principles.
• Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands and projects.
  
  

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $114,100/yr and $211,900/yr; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Company will not sponsor visas for this position.

Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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