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Director Medical Writing jobs are open across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and contract research organizations, from senior writer to executive director level, with specializations in regulatory submissions, clinical study reports, and publication strategy. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Who We Are:
Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)
About the Role:
Under general guidance, provides administrative support to executive officers. Assumes responsibility for a definable portion of projects, administrative work and/or process primarily supporting an assigned executive officers, and as needed, other executive officers of the company. Requires thorough knowledge of company operations, policies and procedures. Handles details of a highly confidential and critical nature. Collects and prepares information for use in discussions/meetings of executive staff and outside individuals. May prepare presentation materials for board of director meetings. Makes high-level contacts of a sensitive nature inside and outside the company._
Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
- Provides complex, diverse and confidential administrative duties for assigned executive officer or as needed for other executive officers or the department to ensure smooth running of the department
- Makes administrative decisions, handles correspondence, makes appointments and serves as a liaison internally to the team and externally to visitors, as required. Screens executives’ visitors, phone calls, emails, or physical mail
- Maintains calendars, schedules meetings, sends Outlook calendar appointments, reserves conference rooms, and coordinates logistics for meetings, including audio/visual needs, agendas, presentations, and food and beverage catering. Arranges key meetings with advisory boards, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). Takes, transcribes, and distributes notes or minutes
- Handles business, company, and personnel details of a highly confidential and sensitive nature
- Collects and prepares information for use in discussions and meetings with staff and outside individuals as well as department team
- Coordinates, creates, edits and assembles slides for presentations and assists with collecting and effectively presenting executive-level information
- Arranges company, department and group meetings (e.g., weekly Leadership Team meetings, staff meetings, periodic off-sites) ensuring all necessary information is available for discussion; helps track department level projects, activities and results
- Coordinates domestic and/or travel arrangements
- Compiles expense receipts, and completes and submits reports for expense reimbursements and credit card charge processing/validation to the accounting department
- Orders and coordinates lunches for team meetings. Anticipates needs of executives and proactively plans, implements, and executes daily tasks
- May support field-based teams, where communications are often via email and phone
- Performs all other related job duties as assigned or requested by executives of the company
Requirements:
- High School Diploma / Associates degree AND 4+ years administrative experience supporting C executives in a biotech/life science, pharmaceutical or related industry required. Requires experience with calendar management, project meeting and event planning and execution, preparation of executive level presentations, travel and expense report administration. Or equivalent experience, training, and/or certification. OR
- Requires a professional certification or equivalent experience in working with senior-level executives within and outside the company, customers, vendors, visitors and other dignitaries AND
- Developing specialized skills through job-related training and on-the-job experience
- Applies relevant skills and substantial understanding in a range of processes, procedures and systems to carry out assignments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to perform various tasks simultaneously, while maintaining a professional and composed demeanor.
- Highly proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and an expert in PowerPoint
- Adaptability to changing needs and situations
- Ability to exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
- Ability to learn technical, scientific and medical information as needed
- Ability to make sound decisions and to work independently, in addition to being a proactive problem solver
- Must be able to perform under pressure in a high paced environment where accuracy is essential
- Must be able to work with all levels within the company in support of interdepartmental teams
- Ability to demonstrate a professional demeanor
- Ability to exercise discretion and judgment regarding highly confidential internal and external communications and materials
- Extreme attention to detail/accuracy and ability to work independently on a broad variety of projects
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities
- Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve problems in a timely manner
- Ability to research, analyze, summarize, and report information in an effective manner
- In depth knowledge of company operations required
#LI-RS1
Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.
We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.
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The hourly rate we reasonably expect to pay is $40.40-$55.14. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 20% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.Who We Are:
Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)
About the Role:
Under general guidance, provides administrative support to executive officers. Assumes responsibility for a definable portion of projects, administrative work and/or process primarily supporting an assigned executive officers, and as needed, other executive officers of the company. Requires thorough knowledge of company operations, policies and procedures. Handles details of a highly confidential and critical nature. Collects and prepares information for use in discussions/meetings of executive staff and outside individuals. May prepare presentation materials for board of director meetings. Makes high-level contacts of a sensitive nature inside and outside the company._
Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
- Provides complex, diverse and confidential administrative duties for assigned executive officer or as needed for other executive officers or the department to ensure smooth running of the department
- Makes administrative decisions, handles correspondence, makes appointments and serves as a liaison internally to the team and externally to visitors, as required. Screens executives’ visitors, phone calls, emails, or physical mail
- Maintains calendars, schedules meetings, sends Outlook calendar appointments, reserves conference rooms, and coordinates logistics for meetings, including audio/visual needs, agendas, presentations, and food and beverage catering. Arranges key meetings with advisory boards, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). Takes, transcribes, and distributes notes or minutes
- Handles business, company, and personnel details of a highly confidential and sensitive nature
- Collects and prepares information for use in discussions and meetings with staff and outside individuals as well as department team
- Coordinates, creates, edits and assembles slides for presentations and assists with collecting and effectively presenting executive-level information
- Arranges company, department and group meetings (e.g., weekly Leadership Team meetings, staff meetings, periodic off-sites) ensuring all necessary information is available for discussion; helps track department level projects, activities and results
- Coordinates domestic and/or travel arrangements
- Compiles expense receipts, and completes and submits reports for expense reimbursements and credit card charge processing/validation to the accounting department
- Orders and coordinates lunches for team meetings. Anticipates needs of executives and proactively plans, implements, and executes daily tasks
- May support field-based teams, where communications are often via email and phone
- Performs all other related job duties as assigned or requested by executives of the company
Requirements:
- High School Diploma / Associates degree AND 4+ years administrative experience supporting C executives in a biotech/life science, pharmaceutical or related industry required. Requires experience with calendar management, project meeting and event planning and execution, preparation of executive level presentations, travel and expense report administration. Or equivalent experience, training, and/or certification. OR
- Requires a professional certification or equivalent experience in working with senior-level executives within and outside the company, customers, vendors, visitors and other dignitaries AND
- Developing specialized skills through job-related training and on-the-job experience
- Applies relevant skills and substantial understanding in a range of processes, procedures and systems to carry out assignments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to perform various tasks simultaneously, while maintaining a professional and composed demeanor.
- Highly proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and an expert in PowerPoint
- Adaptability to changing needs and situations
- Ability to exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
- Ability to learn technical, scientific and medical information as needed
- Ability to make sound decisions and to work independently, in addition to being a proactive problem solver
- Must be able to perform under pressure in a high paced environment where accuracy is essential
- Must be able to work with all levels within the company in support of interdepartmental teams
- Ability to demonstrate a professional demeanor
- Ability to exercise discretion and judgment regarding highly confidential internal and external communications and materials
- Extreme attention to detail/accuracy and ability to work independently on a broad variety of projects
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities
- Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve problems in a timely manner
- Ability to research, analyze, summarize, and report information in an effective manner
- In depth knowledge of company operations required
#LI-RS1
Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.
We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.
_
The hourly rate we reasonably expect to pay is $40.40-$55.14. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 20% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.Director Medical Writing Jobs by Experience Level
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- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director medical writing jobs.
- Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or a related field
- Seven or more years of regulatory medical writing experience in pharma or biotech
- Demonstrated experience leading NDA, BLA, or IND submission packages
- Proficiency in ICH guidelines, eCTD formatting, and regulatory submission standards
- Experience managing and developing a team of medical writers
- Strong background in clinical study reports and integrated clinical and statistical summaries
Tips for Your Director Medical Writing Job Search
Tailor your resume to regulatory depth
Hiring managers for director medical writing roles expect to see specific submission types you've led, such as NDAs, BLAs, or CTDs. List the therapeutic areas and regulatory agencies your documents were submitted to, not just job duties.
Showcase cross-functional leadership examples
Director-level roles require managing writers, medical reviewers, and clinical teams simultaneously. Your resume and cover letter should describe team size, the scope of deliverables you oversaw, and how you resolved timeline or scientific disputes.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists 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 expertise
Oncology, rare disease, and CNS roles often require deep prior exposure in those areas. Prioritize listings where your therapeutic background aligns closely rather than applying broadly, since hiring committees value domain-specific regulatory writing history.
Prepare a writing sample portfolio in advance
Many director-level interviews include a portfolio review or writing exercise. Have redacted or publicly available examples of executive summaries, integrated summaries, or publication-ready manuscripts ready to share before your first screening call.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Director medical writing roles vary widely in whether you're managing a team, an agency relationship, or both. Clarify reporting structure, headcount responsibility, and budget authority during final interviews so the offer reflects the actual role.
Director Medical Writing Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director medical writings?
The companies hiring the most director medical writings right now include Taylor Strategy Partners, Precision Medicine, and AstraZeneca, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, California, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations consistently account for the majority of director-level postings.
How many director medical writing jobs are remote?
About 89% of director medical writing openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the documentation-heavy nature of the role. Regulatory strategy and publication planning positions tend to be the most remote-friendly sub-areas, while roles requiring close collaboration with clinical operations teams are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a director medical writing?
You typically start with an advanced degree in a life sciences field and move into medical writing at a pharmaceutical company, biotech, or CRO. From there, you progress through senior writer and principal or lead writer roles, building expertise in regulatory submissions and cross-functional project leadership. Demonstrating that you can manage writers, own submission timelines, and communicate with medical and regulatory affairs teams is what moves you into director-level consideration.
Can you get a director medical writing job without direct regulatory experience?
It's uncommon but possible if you have deep clinical, scientific, or publication writing experience combined with demonstrated leadership. Some companies will consider candidates who've led large documentation or scientific communication projects outside of a traditional regulatory track, particularly if they hold an advanced clinical degree and can show they've managed complex, multi-stakeholder deliverables at scale.
What does the director medical writing interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a hiring manager interview focused on your regulatory submission history and leadership approach. Later rounds usually involve a panel with medical affairs, clinical development, or regulatory affairs stakeholders. Many companies include a written exercise or portfolio review. Final interviews often address how you've managed competing submission deadlines and mentored junior writers.
Where can I find and apply to director medical writing jobs?
You can find and apply to director medical writing jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your therapeutic area background, submission experience, and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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