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Medical Affairs Senior Director, Medical Writing - REMOTE South San Francisco , CA
ID: 25627

Orbis Clinical is seeking a remote-based Senior Director, Medical Writing  for 12 months.

Seeking a highly motivated, well-organized, and skilled Senior Director, Medical Writing to provide strategic and operational leadership across oncology programs spanning early- and late-stage development. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality regulatory and clinical documents that support global development and registration strategies.

You will partner closely with Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Biometrics, and Clinical Operations to ensure scientifically rigorous, compliant, and timely documentation. The ideal candidate brings deep oncology expertise, including familiarity with complex trial designs, endpoints (e.g., ORR, PFS, OS), and evolving regulatory expectations.

What you’ll do:

  • Lead authoring strategy and oversee the successful development of clinical and regulatory documents (e.g., INDs, NDAs, BLAs, MAAs, Protocols, IBs/DSURs, CSRs, Briefing Documents) in accordance with applicable global regulatory requirements
  • Translate complex oncology and biomarker-driven data into clear, scientifically accurate, compliant, submission-ready documentation
  • Plan and manage medical writing activities, timelines, and resources across multiple programs
  • Lead cross-functional document reviews, resolve feedback, and drive documents to approval
  • Work effectively with cross-functional teams by creating an atmosphere of openness and trust
  • Oversee vendors, budgets and resources for medical writing
  • Lead a medical writing team to successfully meet the portfolio needs

Requirements:

  • Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MS) in life sciences
  • 10-12 years of medical writing experience, in biotech/pharmaceutical industry, including 5+ years in a leadership role supervising a medical writing team
  • Proven leadership experience supporting INDs and at least one major regulatory submission in oncology
  • Demonstrated expertise in authoring and overseeing a broad range of clinical and regulatory documents
  • Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements (ICH, GCP, CTD/eCTD)
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects and influence cross-functional teams
  • Experience managing direct reports, contractors, and/or vendors
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with innovative technologies to expedite document preparation (e.g., artificial intelligence tools)
  • Experience working in small to mid-sized biotech or fast-growth environments with novel oncology modalities
  • Advanced knowledge of scientific medical writing principles, tools and practices in oncology.
  • Strategic thinking, scientific rigor, strong leadership and team development with high attention to detail and quality focus.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent written and effective communication skills with senior stakeholders which are essential in this collaborative work environment.
  • Self-motivated, with initiative and the ability to take ownership of, and follow through on specific tasks, initiatives or programs.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Staff development experience a plus.

Compensation Details:

  • Orbis Clinical provides a reasonable range of compensation for our positions. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience and specific office location. 
  • The Pay Range for this position is $170-$180 per hour, can vary depending on employment status.
  • Orbis Clinical offers eligible employees health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, and a partial employer match on a 401(k). .

EEO and Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

Epic Staffing Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us.

By applying for this position, you agree that any calls from Orbis Clinical and its subsidiaries may be monitored or recorded for training and quality assurance purposes.


The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental disability of an otherwise qualified employee or applicant. Should you need any such accommodation, please contact the Company for further information. The Company is dedicated to ensuring that all decisions regarding personnel are in accordance with all applicable laws. I certify that all statements made in this application are true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that all falsification or misleading information given in my application may result in the termination of my employment with Orbis Clinical and its subsidiaries. Furthermore, I understand that my professional conduct and clinical performance is directly related to my ability to be placed on assignments for Orbis Clinical and that I will adhere to all regulations and guidelines of Orbis Clinical. I authorization Orbis Clinical to verify the information I have provided, to contact references, and to conduct criminal, education and personal background checks concerning my qualifications, and past employment record. I understand that nothing contained in this application is intended to create an employment contract, either verbal or written, with Orbis Clinical or its clients. Furthermore, I understand that my employment, it is “at will” and Orbis Clinical or I may terminate my employment at any time with or without notice and with or without case. I acknowledge that I will be legally obligated by the terms of this document by typing my name, which will constitute my signature, or manually signing, in the provided space and electronically transmitting this document to Orbis Clinical. I agree that Orbis Clinical and I may use electronic means to conduct this transaction and that this document shall be governed and construed by the laws of the State of Massachusetts.