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Scientific Writer

Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ), Madison, NJ, United States


Job Title: Nonclinical Regulatory Document and Scientific Writer - Translational Development

Location: Onsite/Hybrid: 50% at Giralda Farms Madison, NJ

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Pay rate range: $60.00 - $67.90/hour on W2

Summary Reporting to the Program Management Lead, the incumbent will be part of the late development translational group based in Giralda Farms NJ and will be responsible for writing scientific documents including biomarker reports, regulatory documents (eg, non-clinical summaries, translational portions of clinical/pharmacology summaries, briefing books, CSRs, investigator brochures) in conjunction with Translational scientists. This individual will also contribute to abstracts, posters, manuscript and other scientific communications arising from the group.

Technical Skills

In-depth understanding of hematological malignancies or solid tumors or Neuroscience disorders especially the clinical landscape, evolving therapy, competitive scenarios

Strong understanding of clinical, translational and mechanistic data with Client assets and Client agents

Strong background in writing and in communication strategy development, disease and or brand planning, regulatory documents preparation for in-line and late-stage development compounds in disease areas, preferably in hematology

Familiarity and working knowledge of CARA or other documentation systems

Understanding of late-stage drug and translational development processes

Proven ability to work with global disease teams to develop strategies to support life cycle management efforts tailored to regional markets (i.e., US, EU, CAN)

Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience in developing written documents such as primary manuscripts/publications/reviews, disease strategies, mechanism slides, regulatory submissions, strategic communications, literature/market/pt segment analyses

Ability to synthesize complex scientific and business problems into strategy and tactics

Basic understanding of IP, contracting terms and provisions

Responsibilities

Ensure timely delivery for the TD writing book of work such as pre-clinical reports, and Translational biomarker reports across areas of focus (eg, multiple myeloma, lymphoma, myeloid, erythroid disorders)

In conjunction with TD scientists, establish annual publication goals, publication plan with priority rankings, and estimated timelines for submission, with focus to ensure all deadlines for regulatory submissions/requests are met. Routinely interact with TD Program Manager(s) on status of Heme publications

Supports regulatory submissions, regulatory interactions, writes translational sections for regulatory response and answers to regulatory queries for the TD group in conjunction with biomarker lead(s)

Collaborate with TD scientists and representatives of other functions (eg, Clinical, Non-Clinical Development, Pharmacology, Drug Metabolism & Pharmacokinetics) as needed to execute publications/reports/regulatory documents

Collaborate with TD Scientists and review data to determine the appropriate tabular and textual formats to ensure clarity, logic and order of presentation. Provide suggestions to improve flow and clarity of narrative and presentation of data

Engage with Writers and other functions (e.g., SciCom, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Clinical, NCD) outside of TM as needed to stay current on writing SOPs, platforms, resources, and company guidelines

Communicates regularly and prepares and makes presentations within the department and externally as required

Participate in recruitment and hiring of new writers as needed

Qualifications

Masters or PhD in Hematology/Oncology/Neuroscience or related field with 6-8 years in industry or an academic setting

Ability to manage scientific collaborations and projects

Proven written and oral communication skills

Ability to interpret data and craft key communication points from tables, listings, graphs

Ability to clearly organize presentations of data into a clear narrative

Experience with regulatory submissions (eg, IND, NDA/sNDA) required

Effective team building and teamwork skills with multiple functions

Detail-oriented with the ability to identify and implement creative solutions

Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently

Other Attributes

Highly detail-oriented with excellent record keeping and organizational skills

Must be a highly flexible, results oriented, independent self-starter who enProducts working in a fast-paced dynamic environment

Able to anticipate problems at project level

Proven track record of scientific approach to complex problem solving

Demonstrate in-depth, scientific-directed, innovative thinking

Recognizes interrelationships of facts/factors, processes, and systems

Recognize risk and propose contingency plans

Independently (or using collaborations) develop scientific direction for assignments

Recognize cross-functional issues

Communicates within the larger organization

Develops constructive relationships across organization to achieve the goals of the function and the business through leadership roles on cross-functional/divisional teams

Communicates within the larger organization and external community

Provides expert guidance to multi-disciplinary teams and senior management

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