[Hiring] Associate Director, Medical Writing @Boehringer Ingelheim

Role Description

Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative Associate Director to join our Medical Writing department. The Associate Director of Medical Writing devises and executes document strategy and timelines in clinical development programs when assuming the role of Asset Medical Writing Lead with the ultimate goal of creating value for patients in need.

In this role, you will:

• Independently write and manage key global clinical documents in global, cross-functional project- and study teams.
• Pass on experience and in-depth knowledge when training, mentoring, and overseeing internal and external medical writers.
• Contribute to cross-functional process improvements, working groups, and SOP development.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD) from an accredited institution is preferred with at least four (4) years of relevant experience in regulatory medical writing/scientific communications in the healthcare industry.
• In addition, a Master’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of six (6) years or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in scientific communications and/or regulatory medical writing will be considered.
• Experience as project medical writer.
• Demonstrated expertise in regulatory writing, including protocols, clinical trial reports of early clinical phases, investigator’s brochures, and other clinical documents on study- and project-level.

Requirements

• Understanding of international writing standards and conventions.
• Business impact of timelines for key clinical documents.
• Medical concepts, statistics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics.
• Clinical development process and relevant global and local regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of requirements for regional and local marketing approvals.
• Ability to independently and effectively communicate complex clinical information in writing for the target audiences.
• Comprehend and interpret clinical data.
• Manage projects effectively across regions and in matrix environments, including time management and oversight of external providers.
• Manage parallel tasks and variable workload.
• Communicate effectively in international cross-functional teams.
• Manage conflicting interests.
• Contribute to process improvements.
• Proficiency in word processing and presentation software.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills.
• Scientific and analytical thinking.
• Strong interpersonal and social skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Diplomacy.
• Cultural sensitivity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings opportunities.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Disability and life insurance benefits.
• Other company-sponsored benefits.

Company Description

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies’ success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim’s high regard for our employees.