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Director, Medical Writing

Employer
Moderna, Inc.
Location
Cambridge, MA
Start date
Aug 2, 2024
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Discipline
Clinical, Medical Writing
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
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Job Details

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Senior Director or Executive Director of Medical Writing, this pivotal role carries the significant responsibility of ensuring the delivery of high-quality clinical and regulatory writing. From meticulous planning and coordination to delivering the final drafts, the role demands a keen eye for detail and a robust understanding of the clinical development landscape. This individual will form an integral part of Modernas clinical development team, working closely with them to understand and contribute to the broader objectives of Modernas clinical development program. This is not just a job, it's an opportunity to drive change and make a difference in the world of biotechnology.

Heres What Youll Do:

  • Functional Knowledge: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles for overseeing the managing medical writing and regulatory writing across multiple clinical development programs.

  • Document Planning & Project Management: Oversee the planning, writing, and reviewing of clinical and regulatory documents and responses.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality documents.

  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all documents comply with regulatory guidelines.

  • Data Interpretation: Interpret clinical and statistical data to prepare clear, concise documents.

  • Quality Control: Implement and oversee quality control processes for medical writing.

  • Document Updates: Manage the updates and revisions of documents as required.

  • Problem Solving: Direct the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced critical thinking.

  • Impact: Guided by functional plans, impact the quality and timeliness of the functional area and results, and develop area plans.

  • Develop and Implement Departmental Strategies: Set goals and objectives for the medical writing team that align with the company's overall strategy.

  • Line Management: Oversee and manage the performance of a high-performing medical writing team, providing guidance, feedback, and mentorship. Responsible for hiring, training, and professional development of team members. Ensure resources are allocated effectively and deadlines are met consistently. Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table:

  • Education and Years of Experience: Advanced degree (preferred) with approximately 10 years of relevant experience OR bachelors degree with approximately 15 years of relevant experience.

  • Interpersonal Skills: Ability to influence others internally and/or externally, including colleagues in other departments. Some negotiation with limited impact may be required.

  • Leadership Skills: Ability to lead dynamically through senior managers or professionals. Translate and execute functional business strategy across multiple related disciplines and contribute to strategic planning for medical writing.

  • Business Expertise: Apply market knowledge to drive integrated results across multiple related teams.

  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills.

  • Quality: Commitment to quality, ensuring that all work produced meets the highest standards of accuracy and comprehensiveness. High attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with medical writing software.

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:

  • Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
  • Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
  • Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
  • Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
  • Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
  • Adoption and family-planning benefits
  • Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
  • Generous paid time off, including:
    Vacation, sick time and holidays
    Volunteer time to participate within your community
    Discretionary year-end shutdown
    Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
  • Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
  • 401k match and Financial Planning tools
  • Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
  • Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
  • Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
  • Location-specific perks and extras!

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, theinfrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our peopleare the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture.Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute and make a meaningful impact.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

Moderna is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Moderna 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 or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. Were focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. 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 contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. (EEO/AAP Employer)

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Company

Moderna is advancing messenger RNA (mRNA) science to create a new class of transformative medicines for patients. Moderna’s platform builds on continuous advances in basic and applied mRNA science, delivery technology and manufacturing, providing the Company the capability to pursue in parallel a robust pipeline of new development candidates. Moderna is developing therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases and cardiovascular diseases, independently and with strategic collaborators.

mRNA is now a turning point in the history of science, medicine, technology, even humankind itself. With this breakthrough discovery, many of the world’s biggest and most challenging medical problems are no longer a question of “how?” but merely a question of “when?”

Come with us as we pursue the uncharted reaches of possibility and make your mark on the future of medicine.

 

Stock Symbol:

MRNA  

Stock Exchange:

USNASDAQ GS

 

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Company info
Website
Phone
617-714-6500
Location
200 Technology Square
Cambridge, MA
US

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