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Manager/Associate Director, Medical Writing - Regulatory

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
6-8+ years
$95,000 – $175,700,
Morrisville, North Carolina, United States
10 Feb. 16, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Manager / Associate Director, Medical Writing – Regulatory Affairs

Location: Morrisville, North Carolina, United States
Job ID: 25105480-OTHLOC-1500-2DAK-2DR
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Clinical Research / Regulatory Affairs / Medical Writing

Role Overview

A leading global biopharmaceutical solutions organization is seeking an experienced Manager / Associate Director, Medical Writing – Regulatory to lead regulatory medical writing operations within clinical development programs. This role combines strategic oversight, people leadership, and hands-on regulatory document expertise to ensure high-quality submissions aligned with global regulatory standards.

The successful candidate will manage medical writing staff, oversee regulatory deliverables, support business development initiatives, and ensure compliance with sponsor objectives and international health authority requirements including FDA and EMA guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & People Management

  • Provide task-specific supervision and leadership to medical writing professionals.

  • Support hiring, interviewing, onboarding, performance management, compensation recommendations, and professional development planning.

  • Conduct performance reviews and mentor team members to strengthen regulatory writing capabilities.

Regulatory Medical Writing Oversight

  • Lead the planning, authoring, review, and assembly of regulatory documents including clinical study reports (CSRs), protocols, investigator brochures (IBs), statistical analysis plans (SAPs), and submission modules.

  • Perform senior-level review of medical writing deliverables to ensure accuracy, scientific integrity, and regulatory compliance.

  • Ensure adherence to ICH guidelines, sponsor standards, and global regulatory requirements.

  • Maintain and develop SOPs, templates, and document development strategies.

Project & Operational Management

  • Oversee timelines, budgets, and resource planning for full-service clinical development projects and standalone medical writing initiatives.

  • Track departmental metrics and contribute to performance analytics and forecasting activities.

  • Support revenue planning, invoicing processes, and financial tracking.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical operations, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs teams.

Business Development & Client Engagement

  • Contribute to proposal development, cost estimation, and bid defense presentations.

  • Participate in customer meetings and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Present quarterly business updates and strategic insights to leadership.

Travel Requirement: Up to 25% as needed.


Experience Required

  • Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MS, or equivalent) in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or related scientific discipline preferred.

  • Minimum 6–8+ years of medical writing experience within clinical research, CRO, or pharmaceutical environments.

  • Demonstrated experience in regulatory document authoring for global submissions (FDA, EMA, and other international health authorities).

  • Prior team leadership or management experience in medical writing required for Manager/Associate Director level.

  • Strong knowledge of ICH guidelines, GCP standards, and regulatory submission frameworks (eCTD).

  • Experience in budget oversight, forecasting, and project management within clinical development programs.

Core Competencies

  • Regulatory Medical Writing & Submission Strategy

  • Clinical Study Report (CSR) Development

  • ICH, GCP & Global Regulatory Compliance

  • Cross-Functional Clinical Collaboration

  • Team Leadership & Performance Management

  • Budgeting, Forecasting & Resource Planning

  • Proposal Development & Bid Defense Support

  • Quality Assurance & Document Governance

Compensation

Annual base salary range: $95,000 – $175,700, depending on experience, qualifications, and competency alignment.

Comprehensive benefits may include Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan eligibility, performance-based bonuses, flexible paid time off (PTO), and additional benefits in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and complies with all applicable employment and disability legislation. Qualified candidates with equivalent education and experience will be considered.

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