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Associate Director Medical and Regulatory Writing

Employer
Labcorp
Location
London, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive
Start date
14 Jul 2021
Closing date
3 Aug 2021

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Discipline
Medical Communications, Medical Writing
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Experienced (non-manager)

Job Details


The Associate Director Medical and Regulatory Writing will manage direct and indirect reports. The position will oversee resource planning and project assignments. Oversee medical writing processes and projects to ensure production of high quality deliverables. Provides medical writing leadership and advice to clients and internal Covance by Labcorp project teams. Support client and business development activities. Provide review and feedback on documents prepared by the department.

  • Participate in staff assignment discussions and make recommendations as appropriate
  • Monitor staff to ensure internal and external deadlines are met
  • Ensure staff are adequately trained and can perform the duties assigned
  • Identify development needs for staff and department including development and delivery of training
  • Manage performance reviews of direct reports
  • Provide input into salary reviews for direct reports and nominate for promotion when ready
  • Demonstrate ability to manage complex and difficult situations independently
  • Identify and resolve problems related to the production of deliverables
  • Ensure the processes used in the production of deliverables are followed and documented as appropriate
  • Provide review and feedback on deliverables prepared by medical writing staff
  • Prepare and/or review global SOPs, as necessary
  • Constantly look for ways to improve the efficiency and quality of work processes
  • Establish and maintain strategic client relationships.
  • Build and maintain good relationships across functional units in Covance
  • Support corporate business development and marketing activities including proposal input, client presentations and professional seminars
  • Maintain awareness of new developments in Medical Writing and in the global regulatory environment which may be applied to the management and reporting of clinical trial data.
  • Provide input into budgetary requirements, perform ongoing financial review of projects, ensure that all issues are highlighted and resolved as quickly as possible and that all non-contract tasks are identified, tracked and included in change order forms.
  • Assist management in assessing department needs and developing new procedures and services.
  • Support the Executive Director Medical Writing on short- and long-term strategies to improve processes in Medical Writing.

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Education/Qualifications:
Minimum of first degree in life sciences (or equivalent); advanced degree (e.g., PhD or Masters) preferred
Experience:
  • Typically minimum of 12 years related experience.
  • Good people management skills and supervisory skills, preferably gained from a minimum of 5years line management or supervisory experience.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Word
  • Excellent organizational and time management ability
  • Excellent knowledge of ICH guidelines applicable to medical writing and other regulatory guidances
  • Excellent understanding of medical/scientific terminology, data analysis and interpretation
  • Good appreciation of the business requirements of a contract research organization


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Company

At Labcorp, we believe in the power of science to change lives. We are a leading global life sciences company that delivers answers for crucial health questions —because we know that knowledge has the potential to make life better for all. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations that not only empower patients and providers but help medical, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies transform ideas into innovations. Here, you can join our more than 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to make a real impact on people’s lives. Join us in our pursuit of answers.

 

 

 

 

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Location
Maidenhead Office Park
Westacott Way
Littlewick Green
Maidenhead
SL6 3QH
United Kingdom

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