22 April 2011                 Published weekly by Biotech Ink, LLCVol 4 No 8

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Director of Medical Writing; Colorado- or New Jersey-based

Medical Writer; Palo Alto, CA

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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. 

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Director of Medical Writing

Colorado- or New Jersey-based

  
Responsibilities


Writes and prepares documents for clinical/regulatory submissions (CSRs, protocols, IBs, and annual reports)


Develops templates/guidelines for clinical/regulatory documents (CTDs/NDAs, protocols, CSRs, IBs, annual reports)


Critically reviews documents


Assists the publication planning committee and investigators in development/review of abstracts, manuscripts and poster/slide presentations


Supports corporate development including sales/marketing


Provides oversight for medical writing projects according to standards and SOPs


Reviews, organizes, interprets, and summarizes clinical data in an organized and accurate manner


Responsible for document development


Manages projects, tasks and oversees their completion within established schedules and timelines


Recruits, mentors, and trains medical writers


Mentors other members of the clinical project team that  contributes to report preparation of clinical/regulatory documents


Represents medical writing group at meetings


Prepares time/cost estimates for medical writing projects


Ensures documents are written in compliance with ICH/FDA-CFR guidelines and company SOPs


Qualifications and Experience


BS degree with advanced degree preferred with science degree REQUIRED


Minimum 4 management experience in industry REQUIRED

Minimum of 4 years writing experience within regulatory documentation

Ability to resolve problems, address complex issues on a cross-functional level and make policy decisions is essential

Ability to meet aggressive deadlines and maintain high quality deliverables

Excellent oral and written communication

Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office

Project management experience a plus

Research experience (including compilation of research reports or publications) in industry or as a  postgraduate program a plus

Working knowledge of experimental design, biostatistics and knowledge of standard editorial style a plus

 

Contact 


Please email Lindsey Summers at lsummers@pharmascent.com, or call 303-694-5482.

 

Medical Writer

Palo Alto, CA

 

12 months; 100%; in-house only (will not consider anyone home based); this position reports to the Medical Affairs group, not the Medical Writing Group.
  
Requirements

A minimum of three years of experience writing/preparing abstracts, manuscripts, and reviews for clinical trials for a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, contract research company, medical education company, medical communication company or advertising agency

 

MS or higher degree in a scientific discipline

 

Must have a strong scientific/clinical background

 

Prior experience in the therapeutic areas of nephrology is highly desirable  

Skilled in MS Office (excellent word processing skills), tools managing bibliographical references (Endnote) and presentation (PowerPoint)

 

Experience in data handling and data analysis

 

Attention to detail: produces accurate work, even when under pressure; checks the accuracy of information before using it or passing it on to others


Able to work within tight timelines while maintaining accuracy

 

Must have excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills

 

Able to research and review clinical content effectively and translate information into clear and concise messages using AMA style in the English language

 

Able to successfully organize and manage multiple simultaneous projects from conception to completion, working collaboratively with other members of the Medical Affairs team

 

Contact 


Jana Melamut, at jana.melamut@docsglobal.com, or phone 813-854-2091.
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