25 June 2010                 Published weekly by Biotech Ink, LLCVol 3 No 18

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Susan E Caldwell, PhDThe jobs listed in the Biotech Ink Insider weekly newsletter come to Susan Caldwell mostly by word-of-mouth and contact with hiring managers and recruiters. 
 
Because of the tough job market, the Insider now lists open jobs worldwide that are closely related to medical writing, or that have a strong writing role, regardless of their titles. Examples include biostatistician, director of clinical research, and other clinical research titles.
 
If you receive calls about staff or contract medical writing or related positions that you aren't interested in, please forward the job information to Susan Caldwell at caldwell@biotechink.com. We'd be delighted to publish such positions in the next issue of the Insider.
Regulatory Medical Writer
Southern CA
This is a permanent position.
 
Responsibilities:
 
Writing of documents for submission to global regulatory agencies, including clinical study reports (CSRs), clinical protocols, clinical safety and efficacy summaries (ISSs/ISEs), investigator's brochures (IBs), and manuscripts/posters, as necessary
 
Cross-functional interactions with Medical Director, Biostatistics, Drug Safety, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical Operations for key regulatory documents

Distribute drafts, incorporate comments and manage the approval and archiving of final documentation

Create project plans and lead the team responsible for the on-time completion of documents written according to regulatory requirements

Requirements:
 
Bachelors degree in Science, advanced degree preferred

3+ yrs experience writing regulatory documents for a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company

Oncology experience preferred, a HUGE plus

Hands-on experience of current global regulatory requirements, including e-submission requirements of clinical regulatory documents

Contact:
 
Please send a Word version of your current resume to Lindsey Summers at lsummers@ascentsg.com for consideration.
Technical Writers
Santa Clara, CA
 
Job Type:

This is a long-term, open-ended contract (full time); W-2 stated employee.
 
Job Summary:
 
We have immediate opportunities as Technical Writers in Santa Clara, CA. Our client is a major pharmaceutical company. This position will include writing manuals and revising documents relating to medical devices. The bulk of the position will be revising existing documents for FDA review. All documents being revised will be immediately audited by the FDA. 
 
Required Skills:

FDA compliance experience required

MS Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and spreadsheet graphics

Qualifications:

Prior technical writing experience, specifically relating to medical device technology is preferred. Knowledge of FDA regulatory requirements. Proficient in MS Suite. Must be self motivated and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Contact:

Josh Cooperman
The Fountain Group
7861 Woodland Center Blvd. Tampa, FL  33614
Phone: 1 813.321.6344 | Fax: 1 813.886.3141
JoshC@TheFountainGroup.com
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