Head of Medical Writing
Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Thu, May 21, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
Leading the medical writing function, the full-time Head of Medical Writing will manage the planning and delivery of key development documents for clinical-stage programs while establishing scalable processes and integrating AI tools, all in a remote work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, authoring, and delivery of key development documents such as INDs, protocols, and CSRs
- Provide strategic input on document content and regulatory expectations while partnering cross-functionally with various teams
- Establish and refine medical writing processes, templates, and workflows to ensure quality and efficiency
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) preferred
- 15+ years of experience in biotech/pharma, with 10+ years specifically in medical writing
- Strong experience supporting IND submissions and clinical-stage programs
- Solid understanding of FDA/EMA regulations and ICH guidelines
- Interest in applying AI tools to improve medical writing workflows
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