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Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company transforming the lives of people living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. At Rhythm, you will join a passionate team advancing precision medicines that address the root cause of these rare diseases. We see the courage patients and caregivers show as they begin their advocacy journey and search for the answers they need. Their courage drives us to challenge conventions, ask bold questions, and pursue meaningful answers. Every day, we strive for excellence by adapting, learning, and working together with the tenacity to overcome barriers.
Opportunity Overview
Rhythm is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Associate Director of Medical Writing (MW) to independently author and oversee clinical, regulatory, medical, and safety documents across the development lifecycle. Reporting to the Head of Medical Writing, this role will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to advance Rhythm’s mission of delivering precision medicines to patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. The ideal candidate brings strong scientific judgment, regulatory writing expertise, and the flexibility to thrive in a fast-moving, evolving organization.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Drive document execution for complex global programs by defining development steps, timelines, resources, review processes, data needs, and cross-functional communications to deliver key documents on time, including protocols, clinical study reports, investigator brochures, regulatory submissions, and response documents
- Lead medical writing activities for assigned studies and programs, serving as the primary liaison among vendors and cross-functional teams
- Ensure accuracy and consistency across clinical, medical, regulatory, and pharmacovigilance documents by providing expert review of study- and program-level materials, including regulatory submissions, annual reports and updates, DSURs, PBRERs, posters, and manuscripts
- Support global clinical trial transparency activities from study registration through results posting, including clinicaltrials.gov, EudraCT, and CTIS
- Strengthen the MW function by developing processes, standards, and capabilities that support consistent, high-quality document delivery
- Define document development strategies and resource plans for medical writing activities
- Contribute to clinical development planning by bringing strategic medical writing perspective, creative ideas, and practical solutions that strengthen program execution, regulatory readiness, and cross-functional decision-making
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred and minimum 8 years of relevant medical writing experience
- Direct experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry with an advanced understanding of requirements for clinical trials and drug development, regulatory submissions, pharmacovigilance reporting and medical communications
- Superior writing, editing, project management and data interpretation skills with demonstrated ability to communicate complex clinical and scientific information clearly and consistently to diverse audiences
- Experience overseeing and coordinating the work of multiple medical writers and vendor resources across multidisciplinary teams
- Highly skilled in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, as well as Adobe, electronic document and reference management systems, with demonstrated aptitude for quickly learning and adopting new technologies, including AI-enabled tools
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
- Comfortable operating in a rapidly changing environment, where priorities evolve and competing demands require sound judgment, flexibility, and the initiative to take ownership, drive issues to resolution, and move work forward even when the path is not fully defined
- Passion and curiosity for advancing research and innovation that can help patients and caregivers with rare, unmet medical needs
This role is based out of our corporate office in Boston, Massachusetts. Rhythm operates in a hybrid-work model. Candidates applying must be willing and able to be in the Boston office in coordination with their department and business needs. This role may involve some travel.
The expected salary range for this position is $160,000 - $240,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, level, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance. This role may be eligible for benefits and other compensation such as restricted stock units.
More about Rhythm
We are a dynamic and growing global team spanning more than a dozen countries. At Rhythm we are dedicated to transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases by rapidly advancing care and precision medicines that address the root cause. Our team is passionate about expanding access to reach more patients and developing novel therapies for other rare neuroendocrine diseases, including congenital hyperinsulinism.
At Rhythm our core values are:
- We are committed to advancing scientific understanding to improve patients’ lives
- We are inspired to tackle tough challenges and have the courage to ask bold questions
- We are eager to learn and adapt
- We believe collaboration and ownership are foundational for our success
- We value the unique contribution each individual brings to furthering our mission
Rhythm is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service, or any other class protected by state or federal law.
Headquartered in Boston, Rhythm is proud to have been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts.
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Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company transforming the lives of people living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. At Rhythm, you will join a passionate team advancing precision medicines that address the root cause of these rare diseases. We see the courage patients and caregivers show as they begin their advocacy journey and search for the answers they need. Their courage drives us to challenge conventions, ask bold questions, and pursue meaningful answers. Every day, we strive for excellence by adapting, learning, and working together with the tenacity to overcome barriers.
Opportunity Overview
Rhythm is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Associate Director of Medical Writing (MW) to independently author and oversee clinical, regulatory, medical, and safety documents across the development lifecycle. Reporting to the Head of Medical Writing, this role will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to advance Rhythm’s mission of delivering precision medicines to patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. The ideal candidate brings strong scientific judgment, regulatory writing expertise, and the flexibility to thrive in a fast-moving, evolving organization.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Drive document execution for complex global programs by defining development steps, timelines, resources, review processes, data needs, and cross-functional communications to deliver key documents on time, including protocols, clinical study reports, investigator brochures, regulatory submissions, and response documents
- Lead medical writing activities for assigned studies and programs, serving as the primary liaison among vendors and cross-functional teams
- Ensure accuracy and consistency across clinical, medical, regulatory, and pharmacovigilance documents by providing expert review of study- and program-level materials, including regulatory submissions, annual reports and updates, DSURs, PBRERs, posters, and manuscripts
- Support global clinical trial transparency activities from study registration through results posting, including clinicaltrials.gov, EudraCT, and CTIS
- Strengthen the MW function by developing processes, standards, and capabilities that support consistent, high-quality document delivery
- Define document development strategies and resource plans for medical writing activities
- Contribute to clinical development planning by bringing strategic medical writing perspective, creative ideas, and practical solutions that strengthen program execution, regulatory readiness, and cross-functional decision-making
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred and minimum 8 years of relevant medical writing experience
- Direct experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry with an advanced understanding of requirements for clinical trials and drug development, regulatory submissions, pharmacovigilance reporting and medical communications
- Superior writing, editing, project management and data interpretation skills with demonstrated ability to communicate complex clinical and scientific information clearly and consistently to diverse audiences
- Experience overseeing and coordinating the work of multiple medical writers and vendor resources across multidisciplinary teams
- Highly skilled in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, as well as Adobe, electronic document and reference management systems, with demonstrated aptitude for quickly learning and adopting new technologies, including AI-enabled tools
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
- Comfortable operating in a rapidly changing environment, where priorities evolve and competing demands require sound judgment, flexibility, and the initiative to take ownership, drive issues to resolution, and move work forward even when the path is not fully defined
- Passion and curiosity for advancing research and innovation that can help patients and caregivers with rare, unmet medical needs
This role is based out of our corporate office in Boston, Massachusetts. Rhythm operates in a hybrid-work model. Candidates applying must be willing and able to be in the Boston office in coordination with their department and business needs. This role may involve some travel.
The expected salary range for this position is $160,000 - $240,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, level, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance. This role may be eligible for benefits and other compensation such as restricted stock units.
More about Rhythm
We are a dynamic and growing global team spanning more than a dozen countries. At Rhythm we are dedicated to transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases by rapidly advancing care and precision medicines that address the root cause. Our team is passionate about expanding access to reach more patients and developing novel therapies for other rare neuroendocrine diseases, including congenital hyperinsulinism.
At Rhythm our core values are:
- We are committed to advancing scientific understanding to improve patients’ lives
- We are inspired to tackle tough challenges and have the courage to ask bold questions
- We are eager to learn and adapt
- We believe collaboration and ownership are foundational for our success
- We value the unique contribution each individual brings to furthering our mission
Rhythm is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service, or any other class protected by state or federal law.
Headquartered in Boston, Rhythm is proud to have been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts.
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- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Technology & Software
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate director medical writing jobs.
- Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related scientific field
- Extensive experience authoring regulatory documents including CTDs, CSRs, and IBs
- Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring medical writers across projects
- Deep knowledge of ICH guidelines, FDA, and EMA submission requirements
- Strong cross-functional collaboration with clinical, regulatory, and biostatistics teams
- Experience with structured authoring tools and document management systems
Tips for Your Associate Director Medical Writing Job Search
Tailor your resume to submission types
Hiring managers at associate director level want to see which document types you own: CTDs, IND/NDA modules, CSRs, IBs. List them explicitly in a competencies section rather than burying them in job descriptions, so reviewers can match your experience to their pipeline.
Show leadership scope not just output
Associate director roles require demonstrated people leadership and cross-functional influence. Quantify team size you managed, writers you mentored, or review cycles you led. Employers distinguish candidates who wrote prolifically from those who led a writing function.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate director medical writing openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by therapeutic area first
Oncology, rare disease, and neuroscience teams often require depth in their TA, not just regulatory writing skill. Prioritize openings where your therapeutic background aligns, and name that alignment in your cover letter with specific molecule or indication experience.
Prepare a writing sample portfolio in advance
Many hiring panels for associate director candidates request a redacted regulatory document or a before-and-after editing sample. Have two or three de-identified examples ready before interviews start so you aren't scrambling to obtain approvals mid-process.
Negotiate scope alongside salary at offer stage
At associate director level, title scope varies widely: some roles own a single modality while others manage a full department. During offer negotiation, clarify direct reports, budget authority, and cross-functional decision rights so you enter the role with aligned expectations.
Associate Director Medical Writing Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate director medical writings?
The companies hiring the most associate director medical writings right now include Travere Therapeutics, Veeva Systems, and Alkermes, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and Tennessee, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Contract research organizations and large biopharma companies tend to maintain the most consistent demand at this level.
How many associate director medical writing jobs are remote?
About 89% of associate director medical writing openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how document-centric this role is. Regulatory writing and clinical submission work is most likely to remain remote, while roles requiring close oversight of on-site writing teams or involvement in early discovery tend to require more in-person presence.
How do you become an associate director medical writing?
You typically progress to associate director medical writing by first building several years of hands-on regulatory writing experience, mastering document types like CSRs, IBs, and CTD modules. From there, you take on team lead or principal writer responsibilities, demonstrate cross-functional project ownership, and develop people management skills by mentoring junior writers through full submission cycles.
Can you get an associate director medical writing role with limited experience?
Stepping directly into an associate director role with limited experience is uncommon because most employers expect candidates to have already led complex submissions and managed writers. A practical path is to move into a principal or lead medical writer position first, build a portfolio of end-to-end regulatory documents, and volunteer for mentoring or process improvement work that demonstrates readiness for director-level responsibility.
What does the associate director medical writing interview process look like?
The interview process for associate director medical writing typically involves an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your regulatory document expertise and leadership philosophy, and then a panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders from clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and biostatistics. Many companies also include a writing or editing exercise using a redacted or mock document, followed by a final discussion with senior leadership about strategic priorities.
Where can I find and apply to associate director medical writing jobs?
You can find and apply to associate director medical writing jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your therapeutic area background and regulatory expertise, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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