Senior Director, Medical Writing (Hybrid)

Senior Director, Medical Writing (Hybrid)

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General Summary :

Our Medical Writing function at Vertex is in-house, and our Writers are strategic partners in our drug development process, collaborating with cross functional teams to bring innovative new therapies to patients.

This is a hybrid position which allows 2 days per week remote work and 3 days per week in our Boston Seaport office. Relocation assistance is available.

Job Description

General Summary :

Our Medical Writing function at Vertex is in-house, and our Writers are strategic partners in our drug development process, collaborating with cross functional teams to bring innovative new therapies to patients.

This is a hybrid position which allows 2 days per week remote work and 3 days per week in our Boston Seaport office. Relocation assistance is available.

The Senior Director, Medical Writing Science has responsibility for the management, oversight, operation, and direction of a larger group within the department. The Senior Director is a key stakeholder working with cross-functional teams to provide scientific, clinical, and strategic input throughout the lifecycle of an asset. This role may be responsible for multiple programs and / or disease areas, including executing strategic clinical regulatory and scientific publications and for defining cross functional goals and plans.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversight of Medical Writing Science team responsible for the development of clinical documents, regulatory documents, and scientific publications (abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts) across the lifecycle of an asset
• Provides scientific, clinical, and strategic input for an asset(s) in clinical development within a portfolio for one or more disease areas
• Provides strategic input to global marketing authorization applications and responses to health and regulatory authorities
• Provides expertise and input to help author and communicate visually compelling scientific publications for medical congresses and journals
• Leads internal governance bodies with high cross-functional impact (e.g., Protocol Governance Committee)
• Represents Medical Writing Science in Inspection Readiness and participates in GCP Audits and Inspections
• Mentors staff on professional development, motivates personnel, and resolves conflicts
• Manages resource plans for programs within their oversight ensuring appropriate staff are available to meet program goals
• Advises on optimizing process improvements for the department
• Plans strategically, anticipates problems, and recommends process improvements to address current and future needs

Knowledge And Skills

Education And Experience

#Hybrid

Pay Range

$219,200 - $328,800

Disclosure Statement

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Flex Designation

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as :

Note : The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and / or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Health Care Provider

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