What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Medical Writer position at Novo Nordisk?
About the Department
Our East Coast Global Development Hub brings together the best minds in life science innovation with facilities in Lexington, MA and Plainsboro, NJ. We support programs from early research through late-stage clinical development. We are building for the future, creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple innovative modalities and therapeutic areas. Our East Coast Global Development Hub merges biotech speed and agility with large pharmaceutical company quality, resources, and stability, uniting the best of both worlds to develop new medicines for patients. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. We’re changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?
The Position
The Senior Medical Writer works closely with cross-functional project teams to manage preparation of the written deliverables that support the clinical development and regulatory requirements of a clinical program.
Relationships
The Senior Medical Writer reports to a Director of Medical Writing.
The Senior Medical Writer is expected to develop and maintain a network of internal relationships with global and local cross-functional study teams, including personnel from Medical & Science, Clinical Pharmacology, Biostatistics, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Global Safety, Data Management, and Non-clinical Development.
Essential Functions
- Authors, edits, and provides QC review of documents to support clinical trials and regulatory submissions, which may include :
Clinical study protocols and protocol amendments
Reviews proposed study plans and related documents for their ability to deliver the information required by the target audience
Interprets and accurately presents clinical and statistical data in a clear, concise format
Physical Requirements
Approximately 10% overnight travel. May include travel outside the US.
Qualifications
Minimum of BS / BA, preferably in a health-related or scientific discipline
7 years of relevant experience
Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with mastery of English grammar and punctuation
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We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.
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