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We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Associate Director, Global Regulatory Medical Writing, plays a pivotal role in shaping Teva’s future by leveraging cutting-edge technology to lead the development of clinical regulatory documents for drug development and product registration. This position offers an exciting opportunity for those passionate about advancing healthcare through innovative digital solutions, enabling the integration of advanced tools and platforms to streamline medical writing processes. By ensuring the highest quality and compliance, and harnessing technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy, the Associate Director directly influences the success of Teva’s research initiatives—driving progress in bringing new therapies to patients and setting new industry standards.
HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR DAY
- Lead the development, writing, and critical review of clinical regulatory documents across all document types, ensuring high quality, consistency, and compliance with global regulatory requirements.
- Provide functional leadership and oversight to medical writers, offering guidance, review, and mentoring to support delivery excellence and professional development.
- Serve as a recognized internal subject matter expert in regulatory medical writing and clinical drug development, advising cross-functional stakeholders on strategy, content, and standards.
- Apply deep therapeutic area knowledge and strong understanding of statistical concepts to interpret clinical data and translate it into clear, accurate regulatory narratives.
- Drive best practices, quality standards, and continuous improvement within the medical writing function, supporting efficient and compliant document development.
- Act as a trusted partner to clinical, regulatory, and project teams to enable timely, high-quality submissions and successful regulatory outcomes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.
Education and Experience
- Master's degree with a minimum of 8 years OR PhD/PharmD with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience required.
Skills
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and precisely.
- Demonstrated ability to formulate regulatory medical writing strategies under guided supervision, applying a strong “big-picture” perspective to recommend effective approaches.
- Proven capability to tackle complex and ambiguous problems, exercising sound judgment and decision-making in challenging situations.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, driving alignment toward shared understanding and actionable outcomes.
- Effective negotiation and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to conceptualize, lead, and advance initiatives within the medical writing function.
- Knowledge of global guidelines and regulations relevant for Regulatory Medical Writing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with technical and digital advancements in regulatory medical writing, supporting more efficient and standardized document development.
- Experience in vendor oversight.
HOW WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU
At Teva, better health starts from within, and that includes you. From day one, you’ll be supported with benefits designed to help you thrive in and out of work. This includes generous annual leave, reward plans, flexible working schedules (dependent on role), access to tailored health support, and meaningful ways to give back to the community. When it comes to your career, you’ll be encouraged to explore, evolve, and shape your path. Twist, our one-stop shop for career development platform, gives you access to a wide range of possibilities, from learning programs and short-term projects to opportunities for internal growth. Here, you’ll be part of a culture that empowers you to reach your goals and prioritize your wellbeing every step of the way.
We offer a competitive benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
- Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time, and holiday.
- Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
- Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible, Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.
The total compensation may also include restricted stock units and discretionary awards, depending on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
LOCATION
Location: West Chester, United States, Pennsylvania, 00000
Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience. Request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to AskHR@tevapharm.com with the nature of your request and your contact information. Only inquiries concerning a request for a reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Important notice to Employment Agencies - Please Read Carefully
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA does not accept unsolicited assistance from agencies for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
INTRODUCTION
We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Associate Director, Global Regulatory Medical Writing, plays a pivotal role in shaping Teva’s future by leveraging cutting-edge technology to lead the development of clinical regulatory documents for drug development and product registration. This position offers an exciting opportunity for those passionate about advancing healthcare through innovative digital solutions, enabling the integration of advanced tools and platforms to streamline medical writing processes. By ensuring the highest quality and compliance, and harnessing technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy, the Associate Director directly influences the success of Teva’s research initiatives—driving progress in bringing new therapies to patients and setting new industry standards.
HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR DAY
- Lead the development, writing, and critical review of clinical regulatory documents across all document types, ensuring high quality, consistency, and compliance with global regulatory requirements.
- Provide functional leadership and oversight to medical writers, offering guidance, review, and mentoring to support delivery excellence and professional development.
- Serve as a recognized internal subject matter expert in regulatory medical writing and clinical drug development, advising cross-functional stakeholders on strategy, content, and standards.
- Apply deep therapeutic area knowledge and strong understanding of statistical concepts to interpret clinical data and translate it into clear, accurate regulatory narratives.
- Drive best practices, quality standards, and continuous improvement within the medical writing function, supporting efficient and compliant document development.
- Act as a trusted partner to clinical, regulatory, and project teams to enable timely, high-quality submissions and successful regulatory outcomes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.
Education and Experience
- Master's degree with a minimum of 8 years OR PhD/PharmD with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience required.
Skills
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and precisely.
- Demonstrated ability to formulate regulatory medical writing strategies under guided supervision, applying a strong “big-picture” perspective to recommend effective approaches.
- Proven capability to tackle complex and ambiguous problems, exercising sound judgment and decision-making in challenging situations.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, driving alignment toward shared understanding and actionable outcomes.
- Effective negotiation and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to conceptualize, lead, and advance initiatives within the medical writing function.
- Knowledge of global guidelines and regulations relevant for Regulatory Medical Writing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with technical and digital advancements in regulatory medical writing, supporting more efficient and standardized document development.
- Experience in vendor oversight.
HOW WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU
At Teva, better health starts from within, and that includes you. From day one, you’ll be supported with benefits designed to help you thrive in and out of work. This includes generous annual leave, reward plans, flexible working schedules (dependent on role), access to tailored health support, and meaningful ways to give back to the community. When it comes to your career, you’ll be encouraged to explore, evolve, and shape your path. Twist, our one-stop shop for career development platform, gives you access to a wide range of possibilities, from learning programs and short-term projects to opportunities for internal growth. Here, you’ll be part of a culture that empowers you to reach your goals and prioritize your wellbeing every step of the way.
We offer a competitive benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
- Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time, and holiday.
- Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
- Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible, Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.
The total compensation may also include restricted stock units and discretionary awards, depending on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
LOCATION
Location: West Chester, United States, Pennsylvania, 00000
Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience. Request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to AskHR@tevapharm.com with the nature of your request and your contact information. Only inquiries concerning a request for a reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Important notice to Employment Agencies - Please Read Carefully
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA does not accept unsolicited assistance from agencies for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Associate Director Medical Writing
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Biopharma companies, CROs, and medical communications agencies file PERM most often for this title. Use the DOL's OFLC Wage Search to confirm which employers have previously certified Associate Director Medical Writing positions.
Search green card sponsoring jobs on Migrate Mate
Filter by employers who have sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 petitions for medical writing roles. Migrate Mate surfaces this sponsorship history so you can focus outreach on companies already familiar with the PERM process for your job title.
Understand the PERM prevailing wage for your location
DOL assigns a prevailing wage level to your specific job duties and metro area. Your offered salary must meet that level, so use the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to avoid a PERM denial on wage grounds.
Negotiate a PERM start date into your offer letter
Employers often delay filing until after a probationary period. Ask your hiring manager to commit to a PERM initiation timeline in writing during offer negotiation, since earlier filing significantly reduces your wait for an available priority date.
Plan for EB-3 if your EB-2 case is borderline
If your master's degree is in a tangential field, your employer can file under EB-3 as a professional, which requires only a bachelor's degree. Concurrent I-140 filings under both categories can preserve the earliest possible priority date.
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Find Associate Director Medical Writing JobsAssociate Director Medical Writing Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Associate Director Medical Writing role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories can apply. EB-2 fits if your employer requires an advanced degree and your role involves specialized regulatory or clinical content strategy. EB-3 applies when the minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree in a life sciences field. Some employers file under both simultaneously to maximize flexibility and lock in the earliest priority date.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no cap at the EB-3 level for many nationalities. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to a year before the I-140 petition even begins, compared to H-1B's faster but uncertain process.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Associate Director Medical Writing positions?
Large biopharma companies, contract research organizations, and medical communications agencies are the most frequent filers. You can search for employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history for this specific title on Migrate Mate, which filters jobs by green card sponsorship track record rather than just job description keywords.
What documents should I prepare before a PERM-sponsored job application?
Gather your academic transcripts with a U.S. credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., employment verification letters covering all relevant medical writing experience, and copies of any regulatory submissions you authored. USCIS and DOL both scrutinize the education-to-role match closely for this title, so documentation should be specific to clinical or regulatory writing.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved but before I have a green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days. For Associate Director Medical Writing, a comparable regulatory or clinical writing management role at a new company generally qualifies, but your immigration attorney should confirm the occupational match before you resign.
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