What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Medical Writing (M) position at Pharma Search Partners?
Job Summary
The Senior Manager, Medical Writing will be the designated Lead Medical Writer for approximately 3-4 Programs. As the Lead Medical Writer, the incumbent ensures timely completion, accuracy and quality of all clinical and submission documentation across all aspects of the compounds' life cycle management, with support from management as needed. The qualified candidate will have proven ability to effectively manage the outsourcing of document preparation when necessary and the associated service providers.
Essential FunctionsIndependently preparing PCS, protocols, and protocol amendments often acting as the compound leadLead project management for medical writing deliverable by defining milestones, managing budget, resources and timelines, developing metrics etc.Independently preparing all sections of the CSRs, including narratives, working across functional areas to obtain all applicable source materialCollaborate with cross functional teams like Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Statistical programming, Clin Ops. etc. to ensure alignment on program objectives, facilitate document reviews, proactively resolve any issues etc.With minimal supervision, preparing and / or reviewing the clinical sections of submissions documents such as briefing books, Global Investigator Brochures (GIB) and annual regulatory reportsPrepare and review marketing application submission documentsAt the Director's discretion, may provide work direction to vendors / contractors / consultantsContributing to process improvement within and across functional areas by obtaining feedback for improvements for document processes, standards, and structureChampioning medical writing strategies and processes within and across functional areasContinuously work towards improving medical writing capabilities within own area by improving systems / tools and providing trainingMonitoring and evaluating project metrics, escalating issues as neededRequirements
Bachelor's Degree required; an advanced degree in science or related areas is preferred.8 years of experience in pharma or related industry OR equivalent combination of education and experienceExperience writing / reviewing clinical regulatory documents and submissions for own area of study / program / marketing application, with directionExperience managing multiple projects by creating plans for budget, resources, milestones and collaborating with cross functional teams to drive accountabilitiesExperience in vendor managementProven performance in earlier role / comparable roleStrong critical thinking and problem solving skillsSelf-motivated with the ability to influence othersAble to attend on site meetings as necessaryAdvanced working knowledge of MS project and MS Word and Experienced in the use of a document management system
