Associate Director, Medical Writer

MannKind Corporation

$148K — $222K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 12+ years or Master's/MBA with 8-10 years or PhD with 5+ years of experience.
  • Degree in a scientific or medical-related field; Master's or PhD preferred.
  • At least 7 years of relevant experience in medical writing within sponsor/CRO or academic settings.
  • Familiarity with US and international regulations for writing projects.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and lead the review and approval of medical writing projects.
  • Drive effective communication and accountability among project team members.
  • Prepare strategic documents for INDs, NDAs, and briefing meetings.
  • Establish best practices and quality standards for regulatory documents.
  • Oversee and ensure scientific accuracy of ICH-compliant documents.
  • Stay updated on global regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for integrated medical writing efforts.
  • Manage timelines and ensure alignment with corporate goals.
  • Represent the medical writing team on project initiatives.
  • Edit and write scientific content for various formats and audiences.

Benefits

  • Work remotely or on-site with flexible options.
  • Engage in a dynamic environment with diverse therapeutic areas included.
  • Participate in comprehensive strategic oversight with senior leadership involvement.
  • Access to a range of development opportunities in regulatory and scientific writing.
  • Collaborate with experienced cross-functional teams, enhancing professional growth.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

MannKind Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Medical Writer to join our team. The Medical Writer will provide advanced scientific writing expertise and ensure the successful preparation of high-quality documents including but not limited to study protocols, CSRs, DSURS, IB, safety narratives, publications and submission documents. This role involves providing medical writing support for multiple compounds and projects within multiple therapeutic areas, potentially interfacing with external groups, and serving as the scientific writing expert for the department.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:
  • Coordinate and lead the review, approval, and production of writing projects, arranging and driving review meetings with cross-functional teams.
  • Ensure effective communication among project team members and contributors, holding them accountable to agreed-upon project dates.
  • Leads strategic document preparation for INDs, NDAs and briefing documents
  • Establish best practices, workflow infrastructure/templates, and standards to enhance consistency and quality across all regulatory and scientific documents.
  • Oversee the development and finalization of high-quality, scientifically accurate, ICH-compliant documents, including clinical study protocols and reports, Investigator Brochures, Periodic Safety Updates, patient narratives, and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications.
  • Stay abreast of global regulatory requirements and guidelines (FDA, EMA, PMDA, ICH, etc.), ensuring company compliance and best practices.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams, including clinical development, medical affairs, regulatory affairs, safety to ensure seamless integration of medical writing.
  • Lead and oversee medical writing project timelines, ensuring alignment with broader corporate milestones.
  • Serve as the medical writer representative on project teams.
  • Write and edit scientific, clinical, or abstracts, posters, presentations, digital enhancements, and manuscripts aligned with scientific narrative and objectives.
  • Complete reviews, quality checks and approvals.
  • Summarize results presented in graphical, tabular, and/or listing format.
  • Interpret complex clinical data and convert it into clear, concise, and engaging scientific content for diverse audiences.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
  • BS/BA +12 / MS/MBA 8-10, PhD 5+
  • Degree in science or medical related field. Master's or PhD preferred.
  • Minimum of 7 years relevant industry experience in medical writing in sponsor/CRO setting or academia, or related areas such as quality, regulatory submissions, publications, clinical research, or product support/R&D.
  • Knowledge of US and international regulations, requirements, and guidance associated with writing projects.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to correct errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, consistency, clarity, and accuracy.
  • Extensive experience working with collaborative, cross-functional teams
  • Develop and/or update document templates, work instructions, style guides, and department-related processes (SOPs)
  • Experience working on publications for multiple therapeutic areas, endocrinology and pulmonology preferred.
  • Understanding of publication/scientific communication guidelines.
  • Ability to provide strategic oversight while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Deep understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and other relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Strategic thinker with strong execution skills.

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Pay Range: $148,000 - $222,000 per year

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