Medical Writing Manager Jobs in California
Medical Writing Manager jobs in California are concentrated in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, and Los Angeles, where the state's dense biopharma and medical device sectors generate consistent demand at the senior and director-adjacent level. Employers with a lasting California presence, including Genentech, AstraZeneca, and Gilead Sciences, regularly seek managers who can lead regulatory submissions, clinical study reports, and publication planning across therapeutic areas such as oncology, immunology, and rare disease. Demand in California is among the most active in the country for experienced medical writers ready to step into a leadership role. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Description:
Senior Business Development Director – Regulatory & Medical Writing
The Senior Business Development Director - Regulatory & Medical Writing is responsible for driving growth of Veristat’s Regulatory Science and Medical Writing services across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences clients. This role focuses on developing new business opportunities and expanding existing accounts by positioning high-value, consultative solutions including regulatory strategy, submission support, regulatory operations, and scientific/medical writing.
The individual will lead strategic sales efforts, identify client needs across the product development lifecycle, and partner cross-functionally to deliver tailored solutions that support regulatory approvals and clinical development success.
The Senior Business Development Director serves as the primary liaison between the client and Veristat for all sales-related activities, enhancing the Company’s visibility, credibility, and market presence within regulatory and scientific services.
Internally, this role collaborates closely with Regulatory, Medical Writing, Clinical, Project Management, and Finance teams to ensure alignment of client needs with service delivery and to drive long-term strategic partnerships.
Make an Impact at Veristat!
Join a global team with more than 30 years of expertise accelerating life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.
- 105+ approved therapies for marketing applications prepared by Veristat
- 480+ oncology projects in the past 5 years
- 350+ rare disease projects delivered in the past 5 years
- Flexible, inclusive culture — 70% remote workforce, 66% women-led teams
Learn more about our core values here !
What we offer
- The estimated hiring range for this role is $160- $200k for base plus applicable competitive commission plan. This hiring range is specific to the US and will vary for other regions based upon local market data. Final salary is ultimately decided upon taking into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to: skills and experience, licensure and certifications, education, specific location and dynamic market data.
- Benefits vary by location and may include:
- Remote working
- Flexible time off
- Paid holidays
- Medical insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plans
What we look for
- Bachelor’s Degree in a business, science, or related field.
- Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience selling services in a CRO / pharmaceutical / biotechnology / life sciences industry, with expert knowledge of the clinical research process and requirements.
- Demonstrated experience selling regulatory affairs, regulatory consulting, or medical writing services strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of the drug development lifecycle and global regulatory pathways (FDA, EMA, and other regulatory agencies).
- Proven success in selling complex, consultative service offerings to pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills to prepare and deliver high-quality capabilities and sales presentations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with proposal development, contract negotiation and closing a contract.
- Ability to learn quickly and assimilate the detail of project requirements. Ability to be flexible and easily multitask.
- Strong computer skills, including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Prior Salesforce experience strongly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting or selling services related to IND, NDA, BLA, or MAA submissions
- Familiarity with regulatory operations, publishing, and eCTD submissions
- Experience with medical writing deliverables, including clinical study reports (CSRs), protocols, investigator brochures (IBs), and CTD modules
- Established network within Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Development organizations
Automated Decision Making: All applicants are reviewed by a member of the Veristat Talent Acquisition team; Veristat does not utilize an automated decision-making process.
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Veristat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Description:
Senior Business Development Director – Regulatory & Medical Writing
The Senior Business Development Director - Regulatory & Medical Writing is responsible for driving growth of Veristat’s Regulatory Science and Medical Writing services across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences clients. This role focuses on developing new business opportunities and expanding existing accounts by positioning high-value, consultative solutions including regulatory strategy, submission support, regulatory operations, and scientific/medical writing.
The individual will lead strategic sales efforts, identify client needs across the product development lifecycle, and partner cross-functionally to deliver tailored solutions that support regulatory approvals and clinical development success.
The Senior Business Development Director serves as the primary liaison between the client and Veristat for all sales-related activities, enhancing the Company’s visibility, credibility, and market presence within regulatory and scientific services.
Internally, this role collaborates closely with Regulatory, Medical Writing, Clinical, Project Management, and Finance teams to ensure alignment of client needs with service delivery and to drive long-term strategic partnerships.
Make an Impact at Veristat!
Join a global team with more than 30 years of expertise accelerating life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.
- 105+ approved therapies for marketing applications prepared by Veristat
- 480+ oncology projects in the past 5 years
- 350+ rare disease projects delivered in the past 5 years
- Flexible, inclusive culture — 70% remote workforce, 66% women-led teams
Learn more about our core values here !
What we offer
- The estimated hiring range for this role is $160- $200k for base plus applicable competitive commission plan. This hiring range is specific to the US and will vary for other regions based upon local market data. Final salary is ultimately decided upon taking into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to: skills and experience, licensure and certifications, education, specific location and dynamic market data.
- Benefits vary by location and may include:
- Remote working
- Flexible time off
- Paid holidays
- Medical insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plans
What we look for
- Bachelor’s Degree in a business, science, or related field.
- Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience selling services in a CRO / pharmaceutical / biotechnology / life sciences industry, with expert knowledge of the clinical research process and requirements.
- Demonstrated experience selling regulatory affairs, regulatory consulting, or medical writing services strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of the drug development lifecycle and global regulatory pathways (FDA, EMA, and other regulatory agencies).
- Proven success in selling complex, consultative service offerings to pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills to prepare and deliver high-quality capabilities and sales presentations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with proposal development, contract negotiation and closing a contract.
- Ability to learn quickly and assimilate the detail of project requirements. Ability to be flexible and easily multitask.
- Strong computer skills, including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Prior Salesforce experience strongly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting or selling services related to IND, NDA, BLA, or MAA submissions
- Familiarity with regulatory operations, publishing, and eCTD submissions
- Experience with medical writing deliverables, including clinical study reports (CSRs), protocols, investigator brochures (IBs), and CTD modules
- Established network within Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Development organizations
Automated Decision Making: All applicants are reviewed by a member of the Veristat Talent Acquisition team; Veristat does not utilize an automated decision-making process.
#LI-RD1
Veristat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Medical Writing Manager Job Market in California
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- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical writing manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related scientific field
- Five or more years of regulatory or clinical medical writing experience in pharma or biotech
- Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring a team of medical writers
- Proficiency with ICH guidelines, FDA submission standards, and eCTD document structure
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deliverables
- Experience with publication planning or medical affairs writing preferred for many California roles
Medical Writing Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical writing manager in California?
The path typically starts with a degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or a closely related field, followed by several years working as a medical writer in a pharma, biotech, or contract research organization setting. California does not require a state-issued license to work as a medical writing manager, so advancement hinges on building a portfolio of regulatory documents and demonstrating team leadership. Voluntary credentials such as AMWA certification can strengthen a candidacy at California's competitive employers.
Which companies hire medical writing managers in California?
Companies currently hiring medical writing managers in California include Travere Therapeutics, Vaxcyte, and Veristat, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. California's outsized biopharma presence, particularly in the Bay Area and San Diego, means both large pharma companies and mid-size clinical-stage biotechs are consistently active.
Which California cities have the most medical writing manager jobs?
San Diego, California, and Brisbane account for the largest share of medical writing manager openings in California. The Bay Area's concentration of established biotech headquarters drives the bulk of postings, while San Diego's thriving clinical-stage biotech cluster and Los Angeles's growing life sciences corridor bring in the remainder, including roles at medical device companies and contract research organizations based in those metros.
Are there remote medical writing manager jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 60% of medical writing manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting the desk-based, document-driven nature of the work. Regulatory writing, publication planning, and document quality oversight are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely, while roles requiring frequent cross-functional collaboration with clinical or medical affairs teams are more likely to be hybrid.
How can I get hired as a medical writing manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to build foundational writing experience first, targeting associate medical writer or medical writer roles at California contract research organizations such as Parexel, PPD, or ICON, which regularly hire writers without extensive pharma backgrounds and provide structured mentorship. From there, lateral moves from clinical operations, regulatory affairs, or scientific communications positions are common stepping stones. Completing AMWA's medical writing certificate program and assembling a portfolio that includes a sample regulatory summary or publication outline gives California hiring managers something concrete to evaluate.
Where can I find and apply to medical writing manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to medical writing manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and preferences, and apply directly through each listing.
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