Director, Regulatory/Medical Writing - Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
San Diego, CA
About the Job
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARWR) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Arrowhead's RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing.
Arrowhead is focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins that are involved with disease. The depth and versatility of our RNAi technologies enables us to potentially address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and pursue disease targets that are not otherwise addressable by small molecules and biologics. Arrowhead is leading the field in bringing the promise of RNAi to address diseases outside of the liver, and our clinical pipeline includes disease targets in the liver and lung with a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates.
Arrowhead's corporate headquarters is in Pasadena, CA with research and development teams in Madison, WI and San Diego, CA. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need.
The Position
Arrowhead is seeking an experienced Regulatory/Medical Writer to lead its Medical Writing Team. The Regulatory/Medical Writer will work collaboratively with Arrowhead's regulatory, clinical and scientific teams to produce high quality documents to support the company's drug development programs. S/he will focus on the preparation of regulatory and clinical documentation for submission to global regulatory agencies and assist with the preparation of publications, abstracts, and other external and internal communications. (S)he is responsible for developing and implementing processes and standards to ensure company documentation is prepared to the highest editorial standards and quality, and to lead the Medical Writing Team.
Responsibilities
- Lead Medical Writing Team
- Prepare, edit, and finalize protocols, investigator brochures, synopses, clinical study reports, regulatory documents (INDs/NDAs, annual reports, Orphan Drug Designation applications, Agency Response to Questions, briefing books, etc.)
- Collaborate with the clinical and scientific staff for narrative and data presentation planning, gather material for relevant documents and ensure that documents accurately reflect sources
- Manage the document review process and schedule and conduct meetings to ensure documentation timelines are achieved
- Prepare abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts; assist in the development and maintenance of quality and product documentation
- Advise and assist in the review and management of nonclinical and CMC technical reports
- Develop and maintain Company house-standard templates and best review practices for regulatory and clinical documentation; ensure vendors and contractors maintain company standards
- Ensure that documentation conforms to International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) and other relevant regulatory guidelines and medical editorial boards; ensure that appropriate documented quality control (QC) checks are performed and recommends quality process improvements
- Ensure documents are generated in accordance with agreed internal processes and standards, are submission ready, and are appropriately stored in appropriate document management system(s)
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in medical-related field or life science
- A minimum of 6-8 years of relevant medical writing experience in the pharmaceutical industry
- Thorough knowledge of clinical research concepts, practices, and FDA regulations and ICH Guidelines regarding drug development phases, clinical research and medical writing standards; demonstrated ability to interpret and apply these guidelines to document writing
- A demonstrated track record of contribution to successful regulatory components used in filings e.g. IND/CTAs, NDA/BLA/MAAs is important
- Experience interacting and communicating timeline expectations with cross functional study team members
- Experience with electronic document management systems
- Highly proficient in the functionality of MS Word, Excel, Endnote, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint
- Experience managing Medical Writer staff member(s)
Preferred:
- Post-graduate degree (master's or doctoral)
- Medical writing experience in cardiovascular, pulmonary, or rare diseases
- Familiarity with statistical analysis concepts and techniques
Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.
All applicants must have authorization to work in the US for a company.