Senior Regulatory Writer

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

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Regulatory Writer to produce high-quality clinical documentation for regulatory submissions. The ideal candidate will collaborate with clinical teams, ensuring compliance with global standards while mentoring junior writers. This remote role requires a minimum of four years of medical writing experience and a solid understanding of the regulatory framework.

Benefits

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Sign-on bonus potential

Stock options available

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years medical writing experience in pharma.
• Advanced knowledge of global regulatory environment.
• Strong ability to manage multiple demands.

Responsibilities

• Author and manage high-quality clinical and safety documents.
• Coach and mentor less experienced writers.
• Contribute to process improvements in regulatory writing.

Skills

Writing

Regulatory Knowledge

Prioritization Skills

Education

Minimum university life science degree

Advanced degree in life sciences/healthcare

Job description

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.

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Key Responsibilities:

1. 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).
2. Core member of Clinical Trial Team (CTT) / contributor to Safety Management Team.
3. Major contributor to planning of data analyses and presentation used in CSRs and submission documents.
4. 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.
5. Program Writer ensuring adequate medical writing resources are available for assigned program and consistency between documents. Extended member of International Clinical Team (ICT)
6. 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.
7. Contribute to process improvement in RWS and/or cross-functional initiatives or activities.
8. Coach and/or mentor less experienced writers.
9. Leader in cross-functional communication to optimize feedback and input towards high quality documents.
10. Maintain audit, SOP and training compliance.

About the Role

Requirements:

• 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).
• 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.

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Division Development

Business Unit Innovative Medicines

Location USA

State Remote, US

Site Remote Position (USA)

Company / Legal Entity U014 (FCRS = US014) Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation