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As Associate Director, Medical Writer, you will lead or make key contributions to clinical and regulatory documents within our organization. You will be responsible for medical writing strategy and ...

For the expansion of our team, argenx is looking for an Associate Director of Medical Writing to contribute to the development of complex clinical, nonclinical, and safety documents for regulatory ...

For the expansion of our team, argenx is looking for an Associate Director of Medical Writing to contribute to the development of complex clinical, nonclinical, and safety documents for regulatory ...

The Associate Director, Medical Writing provides strategic and operational leadership for medical writing activities across one or more clinical development programs. This role combines hands-on ...

As Associate Director, Medical Writer, you will lead or make key contributions to clinical and regulatory documents within our organization. You will be responsible for medical writing strategy and ...

The Associate Director, Medical Writing is responsible for oversight and authoring (if needed) of regulatory submissions (Common Technical Documents [CTD]), as well as other regulatory, clinical, and ...

The Associate Director, Medical Writing provides strategic and operational leadership for medical writing activities across one or more clinical development programs. This role combines hands-on ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate medical writer in the United States is $38.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.20 and $48.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Associate Medical Writer is responsible for creating scientific documents, such as clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, and manuscripts for publication. They work closely with medical professionals, researchers, and regulatory teams to ensure accuracy and compliance with guidelines. Their role often involves interpreting complex scientific data and presenting it in a clear, concise manner for different audiences. Associate Medical Writers are typically early in their medical writing careers and receive guidance from more senior writers as they develop their skills.

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To thrive as an Associate Medical Writer, you need a solid background in life sciences, strong writing abilities, and attention to detail, often supported by a relevant degree such as biology, pharmacy, or medicine. Familiarity with referencing tools (e.g., EndNote), medical literature databases (e.g., PubMed), and proficiency in Microsoft Office are typically required. Excellent communication, time management, and the ability to interpret complex scientific data set standout candidates apart. These skills ensure that scientific information is accurately and clearly communicated to varied audiences, supporting effective healthcare and regulatory decision-making.

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In their first year, Associate Medical Writers often find it challenging to quickly adapt to diverse writing styles and strict formatting guidelines required by different clients or regulatory bodies. Balancing tight deadlines while ensuring scientific accuracy and compliance can also be demanding, especially when juggling multiple projects. Additionally, learning to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including clinicians, researchers, and senior writers—requires strong communication and organizational skills. However, with mentorship and constructive feedback, these challenges become valuable learning opportunities for professional growth.

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AspectAssociate Medical WriterMedical Writer
Required credentialsBachelor's degree, often in life sciences or related fieldBachelor's or higher degree, often with some experience
Work environmentEntry-level, training-focused, often in pharmaceutical or biotech companiesMore independent, involved in complex document creation for regulatory or scientific purposes
Employer usagePharmaceutical, biotech, medical communications agenciesPharmaceutical companies, CROs, medical communication firms

The main difference between an Associate Medical Writer and a Medical Writer lies in experience and responsibility. Associate Medical Writers are typically entry-level, focusing on learning and supporting document preparation, while Medical Writers handle more complex projects independently. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and are common in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

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Medical Writer I, II or III

Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America

Jersey City, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago


Job description

Company Description

Entrepreneurial
Spirit, Rooted in Tradition
. At Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Development America (MTDA), we can tout a storied reputation more than 300 years in the making. Our parent company, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC), is a research-driven pharmaceutical company with global reach - and one of Japan's
oldest and most respected companies.
Relatively new to the U.S. market, the innovative compounds of the Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Group have already enjoyed commercial success under the brand labels of our U.S. partners. In this next phase of development, we plan to bring exciting new compounds to market under our own MT Pharma America label. We're currently building a new commercial organization and expanding our other functions to support this strategy.

As a key member of our Clinical Development Team, the Medical Writer will provide regulatory documents support to the clinical teams, ensuring successful preparation of high quality, submission-ready documents and effective implementation of the clinical writing process. Incumbent will provide expertise in the medical writing for multiple compounds and/or projects within the therapeutic area(s). Typical duties would include substantive editing and review, researching and obtaining published reports on studies in a variety of different indications, writing executive summaries, and coordinating the publication of key preclinical and clinical scientific data through peer-reviewed journals and forums.

Job Description
  • Researches, writes and edits pre-clinical and clinical reports, summarizing data from pre-clinical
    and clinical studies.

  • Prepares clinical reports, summary documents, investigator's brochures, package inserts, protocols and protocol amendments, and other documents that may be submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) for publication and/or presentation.

  • Works collaboratively, contributing to cross-functional teams and projects.

  • Develops and drives detailed project timelines according to team-specified deadlines.

  • Assists in the development of formats and guidelines for clinical documentation.

  • May prepare scientific manuscripts, abstracts and posters.

  • May also support clinical research associates and medical doctors in clinical protocol
    development.

  • Proactively keeps abreast of professional information, trends and technology through conferences,
    networking and other information sources and brings forward innovative ideas for consideration.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • BA/BS required; preferably in a related scientific discipline.
  • Advanced scientific degree (MS, Pharm D, PhD) is preferred.

  • 2-8 years of well-documented, proven medical writing experience in a pharmaceutical or clinical/contract research organization including preparation of full and abbreviated clinical study reports, clinical study protocols, integrated summary documentation (ISS/ISE), and other IND/NDA-required regulatory documentation (e.g., pharmacokinetic and toxicology summaries and investigator brochures).

  • Ability to conceptually organize and analyze data, interpret and synthesize complex clinical and non-clinical statistical reports to derive key outcomes and messages coupled with an ability to translate scientific and technical issues for diverse audiences.

  • Expertise in clinical research documentation, related regulations and guidelines (FDA, EMEA, ICH) and GCP. Ability to quickly develop an understanding of company SOPs.

  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team, in a collaborative and supportive role, yet taking the lead on key projects as needed.

  • Strong project management skills; ability to multitask while driving towards critical deadlines on all
    projects.

  • Superior attention to detail. Ability to find and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, consistency, clarity and accuracy.

  • Excellent written/oral communication skills. Good interpersonal skills; able to establish rapport with all functional leaders, experts and colleagues.

  • Superior computer skills. Experienced with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), MS Project and database applications. Preferably familiar with current electronic authoring, document management and electronic regulatory submissions.

  • Willingness to travel, though travel is likely infrequent.


Additional Information

Our Value Proposition:

Enjoy the fast-moving, entrepreneurial spirit more typically found in a small biotech, complemented by the benefits of a global pharmaceutical/chemical conglomerate. At this time, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America offers our employees unparalleled opportunities for career success coupled with a supportive level of employee benefits:

Medical/Dental Life Insurance | Supplemental Life Insurance/Dependent Life Insurance |Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance | Business Travel Accident Insurance | Short-Term Disability | Long-Term Disability | Flexible Spending Accounts | Employee's Savings Plan (401K Plan) | Competitive Paid Time Off