(Associate) Director, Medical Writing

MBX Biosciences

$120K — $150K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in life sciences, medical writing, or related field (PhD, MD, or equivalent preferred).
  • 5+ years of medical writing experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Demonstrated experience authoring and coordinating clinical and regulatory documents.
  • Preferred experience in mentoring junior writers or managing vendors.
  • Strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines (e.g., ICH, FDA, EMA).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for conveying complex scientific information.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee preparation, review, and finalization of clinical and regulatory documents.
  • Ensure documents are scientifically accurate and compliant with regulatory guidelines and company standards.
  • Collaborate with teams to gather and interpret data and communicate scientific information.
  • Contribute to the development of medical writing processes and best practices.
  • Participate in cross-functional meetings to provide input on document strategy.
  • Manage project timelines and coordinate resources for timely document delivery.
  • Stay current with regulatory guidance and trends in medical writing.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape medical writing capabilities within a growing company.
  • Work in a cross-functional collaborative environment.
  • Engage with senior leadership and contribute to strategic decisions.
  • Potential for professional development and mentorship opportunities.
  • Exposure to industry trends and regulatory guidance.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

This full-time role will play a key part in delivering high-quality clinical and regulatory documentation and contributing to the development of efficient medical writing processes across the organization. The successful candidate will oversee the preparation of clinical and regulatory documents while collaborating closely with cross-functional partners, including Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Program Management.

This role reports to the Senior Director of Medical Writing and will contribute to shaping medical writing capabilities as the company continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the preparation, review, and finalization of clinical and regulatory documents, including clinical study protocols, clinical study reports, investigator brochures, and regulatory submissions.
  • Ensure documents are scientifically accurate, clear, and compliant with applicable regulatory guidelines, company standards, and timelines.
  • Collaborate with clinical, regulatory, and scientific teams to gather and interpret data and ensure effective communication of complex scientific information.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of medical writing processes, templates, and best practices to improve quality and efficiency.
  • Participate in cross-functional meetings as the medical writing representative and provide input on document strategy and planning.
  • Manage project timelines and coordinate resources to support timely document delivery.
  • Stay current with regulatory guidance, industry trends, and best practices in medical writing.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in life sciences, medical writing, or a related field (PhD, MD, or equivalent preferred).
  • 5+ years of medical writing experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Demonstrated experience authoring and coordinating clinical and regulatory documents.
  • Prior experience providing mentorship of junior writers or managing vendors is preferred.
  • Strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines (e.g., ICH, FDA, EMA).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex scientific information.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with evolving priorities.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.

Travel

You will be expected to travel periodically based on the needs of the business to the extent requested by the Company, including attendance at Together Weeks, Together Days, and functional meetings as requested by the Company.

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