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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote writing in California is $42.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.89 and $58.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in Remote Writing, you need excellent written communication skills, strong grammar and editing abilities, and typically a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), search engine optimization (SEO) tools, and word processing software is often required. Self-motivation, time management, and adaptability are key soft skills for excelling in independent, deadline-driven remote work environments. These skills are crucial for producing high-quality content, meeting deadlines, and effectively managing projects without direct supervision.

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As a remote writer, your day often involves researching topics, creating original content, proofreading and editing, and communicating with editors or clients through email or collaboration platforms. Time management is essential, as you may juggle multiple assignments or work for several clients or publications simultaneously. While most work is done independently, regular virtual check-ins and feedback sessions help align project goals and maintain quality. Staying organized and proactive in communication ensures you meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities in a remote team environment. This setup offers flexibility, but also requires a strong sense of responsibility and initiative.

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A remote writing job involves creating written content for clients or employers while working from a location outside of a traditional office, such as your home or a co-working space. These jobs can include blogging, technical writing, copywriting, content creation, or editing. Remote writers often collaborate with teams using online communication tools and may work as freelancers or full-time employees. The flexibility of remote writing allows for a better work-life balance and the opportunity to work with clients globally.

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Infographic showing various Remote Writing job openings in California as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 2% In-person, and 98% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,850 per year, or $42.7 per hour.
Director, Regulatory & Medical Writing (Remote Eligible)

Director, Regulatory & Medical Writing (Remote Eligible)

IDEAYA Biosciences

South San Francisco, CA • On-site, Remote

$211K - $258K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Neurodegenerative diseases are one of the largest medical challenges of our time. Denali Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies for neurodegenerative diseases through our deep commitment to degeneration biology and principles of translational medicine. Denali is founded on the collaboration of leading scientists, industry experts, and investors who share the vision that scientific discovery energetically applied to translational medicine is the key to delivering effective therapies to patients.

We invite you to consider an opportunity with Denali to help achieve our goal of delivering meaningful therapeutics to patients.

The Director, Regulatory & Medical Writing is responsible for strategically managing medical writing resources to support Denali's development programs and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality regulatory documents and publications. This role provides leadership and oversight of regulatory document development processes and continuously improving those processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and consistency across programs. The individual in this role also communicates effectively and persuasively cross-functionally; and serves as a key partner to various functions within Development at Denali in support of Denali's product development and company goals.

Key Accountabilities/Core Job Responsibilities:

  • Develops and executes on a resource plan (using both internal and external resources) to support medical writing and editing efforts for all Denali-developed regulatory documents

  • Manages and continuously improves Denali's regulatory document development process

  • Supports Development authors to ensure efficient development of high-quality regulatory documents while meeting agreed-to document development timelines.

  • Manages Smartsheet environment and templated timelines for regulatory documents including reports and dashboards

  • Establishes and maintains cross-functional relationships in support of program goals; persuades and influences both internal and external stakeholders.

  • Identifies the need for and leads non-program initiatives and activities.

  • Supports development and maintenance of regulatory document templates and style guide(s).

  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the regulations and guidelines related to regulatory document structure and content as well as GxP quality standards.

  • Participates in relevant industry groups

Qualifications/Skills:

  • BS or BA in science/technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • 10+ years of relevant work experience required, including 7+ years of medical writing

  • Strong working knowledge of regulatory document development standards and best practices.

  • Advanced skills in the use of MS Word and Smartsheet; experience working in SharePoint and Veeva RIM.

  • Excellent communication skills and effective in a collaborative team environment.

  • Ability to work independently and to be innovative in tackling operational challenges.

Salary Range: $211,000.00 to $258,667.00 .Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Denali offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k, healthcare coverage, ESPP and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://www.denalitherapeutics.com/careers

This compensation and benefits information is based on Denali's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.This compensation and benefits information is based on Denali's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.

Denali is committed to its core company value of unity by creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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