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Medical Writer

TekWissen ®, Paramus, NJ, United States


Job Title: Medical Writer

Location: Paramus, NJ, 07652

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Duration: 5 Months

Work Type: Remote

Shift: Mon-Fri 9.00 AM-5.00 PM

Pay rate: $70.00 - $80.00/hr.


Overview:


TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide.


Job Description:

  • We are seeking a skilled Medical Writer to develop high-quality clinical and regulatory documents in compliance with industry standards and regulatory guidelines.
  • The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Clinical, Regulatory, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs, to create well-structured, scientifically accurate, and regulatory-compliant documents.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Regulatory Document Writing:

  • Prepare and author clinical and regulatory documents, including but not limited to:
  • Clinical Study Protocols (CSPs) and Protocol Amendments
  • Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)
  • Investigator’s Brochures (IBs)
  • Informed Consent Forms (ICFs)
  • Common Technical Document (CTD) Modules (e.g., Module 2.5 Clinical Overview, Module 2.7 Clinical Summary)
  • Briefing Documents for Regulatory Authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA)
  • Periodic Safety Reports
  • Risk Management Plans (RMPs) and Pediatric Investigation Plans (PIPs)
  • New Drug Applications (NDAs), Biologics License Applications (BLAs), and Marketing Authorization Applications (MAAs)
  • Responses to regulatory queries


Clinical Development Support:

  • Develop and maintain clinical development plans, clinical trial protocols, and statistical analysis plans
  • Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure alignment of clinical documents with study objectives and regulatory requirements
  • Interpret complex scientific and clinical data and communicate findings clearly and concisely
  • Regulatory Compliance & Standards:
  • Ensure documents comply with ICH, GCP, FDA, EMA, and other applicable regulatory agency guidelines
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory writing best practices, industry trends, and evolving guideline


Collaboration & Review:

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including medical, clinical, regulatory, statistical, and quality assurance teams
  • Review and edit documents prepared by internal teams or external vendors to ensure scientific accuracy, clarity, and compliance
  • Participate in team meetings, regulatory interactions, and strategy discussions
  • Drive document production timelines according to established plans
  • Plan and manage multiple simultaneous document development projects with shifting priorities


EDUCATION PREFERRED :

  • Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MSc) in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, or a related field


WORK EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum 3-5 years of medical writing experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO industry
  • Strong background in writing regulatory documents for clinical trials and submissions
  • Epilepsy or Neurology experience is a plus
  • Experience with drug development across different phases (Phase I-IV) is a plus
  • Strong understanding of the drug development process, clinical research concepts, clinical study conduct, clinical study data collection, regulatory requirements, and biostatistical concepts
  • Familiarity with medical terminology and ability to interpret complex clinical data
  • Strong understanding of the concepts of coding dictionaries (MedDRA, WHODrug, etc.)
  • Excellent scientific writing, editing, and document structuring skills
  • Ability to simplify complex scientific concepts for diverse audiences
  • Proficiency in ICH guidelines, GCP, and regulatory submission requirements (FDA, EMA, etc.)
  • Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • High level of Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with document management systems and publishing tools (e.g., EndNote, Adobe Acrobat, regulatory submission platforms)
  • Veeva experience


PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to multitask
  • Maintain composure under pressure
  • Ability to follow verbal or written instructions and use of effective verbal communications
  • Adapts and adjusts to change and grasps information quickly
  • Detail-oriented


OTHER:

  • Must have excellent, concise, and clear written and oral communication skills; possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently.
  • Highly motivated self-starter witha a positive attitude, possessing the initiative required to achieve desired goals both independently and within a team structure.
  • Demonstrated project management ability.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong relationship-building skills.
  • Team-oriented, with the ability to work effectively with others


TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.