Associate Director, Medical Writer

MannKind Corporation

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

Qualifications

  • BS/BA with 12+ years, MS/MBA with 8-10 years, or PhD with 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Degree in a science or medical-related field; Master's or PhD preferred.
  • Minimum of 7 years experience in medical writing within a sponsor/CRO or academic setting.
  • Familiarity with US and international regulatory requirements for writing projects.
  • Proficient in communication, with keen attention to detail in written content.
  • Experience collaborating within cross-functional teams, particularly in publications across multiple therapeutic areas, especially endocrinology and pulmonology.
  • Strong understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and publication/scientific communication standards.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and lead reviews and approvals of writing projects, facilitating cross-functional meetings.
  • Ensure effective communication among project teams, holding members accountable for deadlines.
  • Prepare strategic documents for INDs, NDAs, and briefing materials.
  • Establish best practices and workflows for consistency in regulatory documents.
  • Develop high-quality ICH-compliant documents for clinical protocols, reports, Investigator's Brochures, and manuscripts.
  • Stay updated on global regulatory guidelines to maintain compliance and best practices.
  • Partner with multiple teams to guarantee seamless integration of medical writing efforts.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for remote or onsite work arrangements.
  • Engagement with diverse therapeutic areas, enhancing professional development.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams, broadening organizational impact.
  • Exposure to high-level regulatory submissions and publications, boosting career trajectory.
  • Focus on continuous improvement of document quality and writing best practices.
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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