FAQs
What is the primary purpose of the Expert Medical Regulatory Writer position?
The primary purpose of the Expert Medical Regulatory Writer position is to write and/or edit high-quality clinical and safety documents for submission to regulatory authorities, supporting marketing authorization applications and maintenance activities for pharmaceutical products.
What types of documents will the Expert Medical Regulatory Writer be responsible for?
The Expert Medical Regulatory Writer will be responsible for complex Clinical Study Reports (CSR), clinical overview documents, periodic benefit-risk evaluation reports (PBRER), risk management plans (RMP), briefing packages, responses to health authority queries, and immunogenicity reports, among others.
How many years of experience are required for this role?
A minimum of 8 years of experience in regulatory writing for the pharmaceuticals or healthcare industry is required.
What educational qualifications are necessary for this position?
An advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a similar discipline (PhD, Masters, or bachelor’s in science, D Pharma, Pharm D) or a medical degree (MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, MD) is necessary for this position.
What are some key soft skills needed for this role?
Essential soft skills for this role include stakeholder management, strong communication skills, the ability to work independently and within a team environment, and the capability to lead project teams.
Will the role require collaboration with other teams?
Yes, the role will require effective collaboration with global or local scientific communication teams, medical regulatory writing teams, pharmacovigilance teams, and various clinical and safety management teams.
Is knowledge of multiple therapeutic areas required?
Yes, the position requires knowledge across multiple therapeutic areas to enable agility and adaptability in medical regulatory writing.
Does this position involve mentorship or training of other writers?
Yes, the Expert Medical Regulatory Writer will act as a mentor and coach to junior medical and regulatory writers, helping to develop their skills and expertise in medical writing.
What languages must candidates be proficient in?
Candidates must have excellent knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken.
Will there be opportunities for continuous learning and development in this role?
Yes, the role will provide opportunities for continued professional development, including maintaining therapeutic area expertise and sharing knowledge with other medical regulatory writers.