Medical Writer, Japan

The Senior Medical Writer is responsible for planning, preparing, and managing medical writing projects as well as creating and reviewing documents in some instances.

Reporting to the Head of Clinical Development Japan, the Senior Medical Writer is responsible for the creation and maintenance of document/presentation templates, and the assembly and quality control review of medical writing projects related to clinical development as well as regulatory submissions.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Responsible for planning and preparing high quality medical writing deliverables that support the clinical development and regulatory requirements for Japan:

• Develops medical writing project timelines in collaboration with relevant functions and global counterparts
  
• Responsible for ensuring the appropriate plan, process and tools are in place for content editing, formatting, quality checking, and publishing

• Participates in the development, implementation and communication of Best
  
• Practices, SOPs, templates, work instructions, style guides, content guides, and relevant systems/tools to ensure efficient preparation of high quality medical writing deliverables
  
• Proactively determines the needed changes to existing or creation of new guideline, standards, templates, and relevant systems/tools
  
• Cultivates an understanding of modern medical writing processes and solutions through survey of relevant literature, attendance at meetings and use of external networks
  
• Provides expert medical writing support to other functions as appropriate
  

• Responsible for building and maintaining collaborative relationships with medical writing partner(s) (CRO, vendor, alliance partner, etc) to ensure an effective, efficient, productive and professional working relationship
  
• Negotiate with partners to determine roles, responsibilities, processes and mutual expectations
  
• Negotiate with partners to determine the timeline that will be used for document delivery
  

• An undergraduate degree in pharmacy, biological sciences or related disciplines is essential, post-graduate qualifications desired
  
• Prior experience of working in the role of medical writer within the CRO/Pharma/Biotech industry
  
• A minimum of 5 years Clinical experience in the role of medical writer
  
• At least one experience as a lead writer for J-CTD
  
• Experience in developing clinical study reports in English is preferable
  
• A solid understanding of the Clinical Development Process, including the documents that are required at each stage of development
  
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills (clear and logical) in both English and Japanese
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and time management skills
  
• Expert MS Office skills with a special focus on word processing , tables and graphics, spreadsheet presentations and templates
  
• An excellent understanding of all aspects of ICH and J-GCP
  
• An ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate data accurately and concisely Ability to work independently and as a team member
  
• Ability to work to deadlines while maintaining focus on details and quality
  
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively; demonstrated negotiating skills and resourcefulness