
Senior Director, Medical Writing
Parabilis Medicines
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $250,000 - $300,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead medical writing strategy and execution across clinical development programs, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality documents aligned to corporate and regulatory objectives.
- Collaborating with the Clinical Leader, serve as the chief author or lead reviewer for key documents including:
- Clinical Protocols and Amendments
- Investigator Brochures
- Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)
- Informed Consent Forms
- Regulatory submission components (e.g., IND/IMPD documents, briefing books, safety updates, module content)
- Clinical-scientific narratives and safety summaries
- Partner with Regulatory and Clinical leaders to develop documentation plans and timelines for major milestones (Phase transitions, Health Authority meetings, submissions).
- Oversee and manage external writing vendors, freelancers, and CRO deliverables; ensure consistent standards, templates, style guides, and quality control processes.
- Develop and maintain medical writing templates, SOPs, and best practices to support high-quality, efficient document generation across the organization.
- Ensure all documents meet ICH, GCP, and global regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to story development, message alignment, and scientific accuracy across Parabilis’ clinical and regulatory communications.
- Mentor cross-functional authors and reviewers on writing best practices and effective documentation strategies.
- Play a leadership role within Clinical Operations, helping drive operational excellence, cross-functional alignment, and a patient-focused mindset.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (MS, PharmD, PhD, MD) or equivalent experience.
- 15+ years of relevant medical writing experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, including leading writing strategy for clinical-stage programs.
- Proven expertise with clinical and regulatory documents (protocols, CSRs, IBs, regulatory submissions).
- Proven track record of delivery and utilization of new techniques & approaches such as AI/ML to ensure efficiency and accurate production of documents.
- Strong understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and global regulatory expectations.
- Experience working in cross-functional, fast-paced development environments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage vendors and complex documentation workflows.
- Experience supporting early-phase oncology programs.
- Experience preparing documentation for Health Authority interactions (FDA, EMA).
- Familiarity with novel modalities, platform technologies, or mechanisms requiring clear scientific translation.
- Ability to influence without authority and build trusted relationships across functions.
Benefits
- an annual target bonus
- equity
- a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits designed to support our employees’ overall well-being
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
medical writingclinical protocolsinvestigator brochuresclinical study reportsregulatory submissionsICH guidelinesGCPAI/ML techniquesdocumentation workflowsoncology programs
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationmentoringinfluence without authorityrelationship buildingoperational excellencecross-functional alignmentcommunicationstrategic planningquality control
Certifications
advanced degreeMSPharmDPhDMD