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Kite Pharma

OR · On-site

$115.26K - $149.16K/yr

The Senior Associate, Regulatory Writing will be responsible for writing and/or editing clinical ... Serve as medical writing contributor or lead for clinical trial-related regulatory documents

IQVIA

Associate Director, Medical Writing

Durham, NC

The Associate Director is a key leadership position responsible for determining and driving the medical writing strategy for one or more therapeutic areas within Clinical Development. As a strategic ...

IQVIA

Associate Director, Medical Writing

Durham, NC

The Associate Director is a key leadership position responsible for determining and driving the medical writing strategy for one or more therapeutic areas within Clinical Development. As a strategic ...

Argenx

Associate Director, Medical Writing

$164K - $225.50K/yr

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 ...

Argenx

Associate Director, Medical Writing

OR · Remote

$164K - $225.50K/yr

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 ...

Alkermes

Associate Director, Medical Writing

Waltham, MA · On-site

$175K - $190K/yr

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 ...

Genmab A/S

$160.08K - $240.12K/yr

The Associate Director, Medical Writing is responsible for contributing to the medical writing portfolio within the clinical and regulatory areas. This includes authoring briefing documents, clinical ...

Alkermes

Associate Director, Medical Writing

Waltham, MA · Hybrid

$175K - $190K/yr

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 ...

Vrtx

Associate Director Medical Writing (Hybrid)

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$157.60K - $236.40K/yr

The Associate Director, Medical Writing Science manages the overall operations of a team or major project and implements this through effective leadership. This role provides guidance and leadership ...

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How much do medical writing associate jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical writing associate in the United States is $58,439.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,500.00 and $69,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Medical Writing Associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Medical Writing Associate, you need a solid background in life sciences or pharmacy, strong writing skills, and familiarity with medical terminology, often supported by a relevant degree. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, reference management software, and knowledge of regulatory submission systems are commonly required. Attention to detail, organization, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly are standout soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective communication of scientific data in regulatory and clinical documents.

What are some typical challenges faced by Medical Writing Associates when working on regulatory submission documents?

Medical Writing Associates often encounter challenges such as managing tight deadlines, interpreting complex scientific data, and ensuring compliance with strict regulatory guidelines. Collaboration with cross-functional teams—including clinical researchers, statisticians, and regulatory affairs professionals—is essential to clarify data and maintain consistency throughout documents. Attention to detail and the ability to adapt to evolving industry standards are crucial for producing high-quality submissions that meet both regulatory requirements and client expectations.

What is a Medical Writing Associate?

A Medical Writing Associate is a professional who creates, edits, and reviews scientific documents related to medicine, healthcare, and clinical research. They are often responsible for preparing regulatory documents, clinical study reports, manuscripts, and other materials that communicate complex medical information clearly and accurately. Medical Writing Associates work closely with researchers, clinicians, and regulatory teams to ensure that documents comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements. This role is essential in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare industries to support drug development and ensure clear communication of scientific data.

What does an associate medical writer do?

An associate medical writer is responsible for creating clear, accurate scientific documents such as clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, and manuscripts under the supervision of senior writers. They review medical data, ensure compliance with industry guidelines, and often use tools like reference management software to support their writing tasks.

What is the difference between Medical Writing Associate vs Medical Writer?

AspectMedical Writing AssociateMedical Writer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in life sciences or related field; some roles may require certificationAdvanced degree (Master's or PhD) often preferred; strong writing and scientific background
Work EnvironmentPharmaceutical or biotech companies, CROs, or medical communication agenciesPharmaceutical companies, medical communication firms, or freelance
Employer & Industry UsageEntry to mid-level role supporting medical writing tasksSenior or specialized medical writing tasks, including regulatory documents

The Medical Writing Associate typically supports medical writing projects with a focus on assisting senior writers, while Medical Writers handle more complex, regulatory, or publication writing tasks. Both roles are essential in the medical communication industry, with the associate position often serving as a stepping stone to a full Medical Writer role.

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Sr Medical Writing Associate

Sr Medical Writing Associate

Kite Pharma

On-site

$115.26K - $149.16K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

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Job description

We're here for one reason and one reason only - to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We've made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet.

Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.


Job Description

The Senior Associate, Regulatory Writing will be responsible for writing and/or editing clinical documents for INDs, BLAs, MAAs, and associated regulatory submissions.This is an individual contributor role.

Roles and Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

  • Serve as medical writing contributor or lead for clinical trial-related regulatory documents
  • Write/edit/review content of clinical trial-associated documents for new and ongoing programs
  • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure production of high-quality written documents
  • Perform literature searches as needed and summarize data for incorporation into documents
  • Adhere to company Style Guide, templates, and SOPs for document development
  • Commit to company timelines for all assigned documents

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in life sciences preferred
  • BA/BS and 6+ years of relevant experience (less with advanced degree)
  • Strong scientific background in cellular immunology or related field, or oncology, is a plus
  • Experience with generating text from data or literature
  • Experience with clinical trial-related report documents is a plus
  • Demonstrated advanced writing skills with strong command of English language and grammar
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite, EndNote, and MS Word templates
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Efficient, organized, and able to handle short timelines in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Ability to identify issues, ask questions, and propose solutions


The salary range for this position is: $115,260.00 - $149,160.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.


Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system's ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA. For more information on Kite, please visit www.kitepharma.com. Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kitepharma.

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Kite Pharma is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability,genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contactApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.


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Kite Pharma will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.

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