Japan Medical Writing - Multiple Teams

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Job Function:

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Medical Writing

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Job Description:

Position Summary:

• Able to write and coordinate basic and complex documents independently within and across therapeutic areas (TAs).

• Leads in a team environment and matrix.

• Able to function independently as a lead writer on any compound. May consult with more senior colleagues on complex situations.

• Leads discussions in or leads process working groups.

• May lead and actively participate in setting functional tactics/strategy.

• Initiates or provides input into TA-level strategy (eg, submission team, global program team, clinical team).

• Able to oversee the work of external contractors.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Writes or coordinates all types of clinical and regulatory documents, taking a proactive or lead role in terms of content and scientific strategy.

• Leads or sets objectives for others on team projects and tasks, eg, leading process working groups or Communities of Practice.

• Guides or trains cross-functional team members on processes, best practices; coaches or mentors more junior writers.

• Able to function as a lead writer on any compound (or submissions, indications, or disease areas): is primary point of contact for medical writing activities for the cross-functional team (eg, clinical), with support as needed from more senior colleagues on complex situations with cross-functional teams.

• Leads cross-functional (eg, with clinical team) document planning and review meetings. Interacts with cross-functional colleagues on document content and champions MW processes and best practices. Responsible for establishing document timelines and strategies in accordance with internal processes, with some mentorship from functional management and clinical team, as needed.

• Proactively provides recommendations for departmental process improvements.

• Completes all time reporting, training, and metrics database updates as required in relevant company systems.

• Coaches or mentors more junior staff on document planning, processes, content, and provide peer review as needed.

• May interact with senior cross-functional colleagues to strengthen coordination between departments.

• May represent medical writing in industry standards working groups.

Principal Relationships:

• Internal: Medical Writing leadership team, manager, other writers, cross-functional contacts (eg, clinical, regulatory, or biostatistical functions) involved in preparation and planning of clinical documents. Employees from other departments such as Human Resources, Finance, Information

Technologies, Procurement, and Partnerships.

• External: May oversee day-to-day project-related work of contractors or external service providers as needed. May collaborate with external partner company staff on codeveloped compounds.

• Supervision (direct): Direct reports (if applicable), and others as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A university/college degree in a scientific discipline is required. An advanced degree (eg, Masters, PhD, MD) is preferred.

• At least 8 years of relevant pharmaceutical/scientific experience is required.

• At least 6 years of relevant clinical/regulatory medical writing experience is required.

• 0-2 years of people management experience if a people manager.

Other:

• Recognizes how to best interpret, summarize, and present statistical and medical information to ensure quality and accuracy of content in complex document types independently.

• Resolves majority of problems independently. May consult with senior colleagues on higher complexity situations.

• May interact with senior cross-functional colleagues often requiring coordination across multiple functions and groups to resolve issues.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to lead in a team environment.

• Expert time management for self, direct reports (if applicable), and teams.

• Strong leadership skills, both in project and process management as well as in time management (influencing, negotiating, assertiveness, taking initiative).

• Demonstrates learning agility.

• Builds and maintains solid and productive relationships with cross-functional team members.

• Solid knowledge and application of regulatory guidance documents such as ICH requirements.

＜For Internal Applicants＞

• Based on your experience and interview evaluation, the position title and level may vary.
• If you are Japan employee, please read “Internal Application Guideline” in Ask GS. Especially if you are less than 18 months in your current role, you are required to obtain application approval from your current manager as well as your respective BUHR. If you are Japan’s employee, you are not able to apply for multiple positions at once.
• For Employee Referral Program (ERP), please read and understand the details of the “Internal Referral Overview” on the Ask GS and you have made a compliant referral.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Business Writing, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials Operations, Coaching, Collaboration, Copy Editing, Data Synthesis, Industry Analysis, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Process Improvements, Proofreading, Quality Validation, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility