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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 $130 - $190k base salary 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 $130 - $190k base salary 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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Who's Hiring
- Argenx2
- Exelixis1
- Veristat1
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote 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 Remote 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.
Remote Director Medical Writing Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote director medical writing job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they hire remotely by default and know how to onboard someone they never meet in person. Remote director medical writing employers screen hard for self-direction and clear written communication on top of the core skills, so show evidence you can own work without someone over your shoulder. Apply to the openings above that match your experience.
Which companies hire remote director medical writings?
Remote director medical writing roles are posted by Argenx, Exelixis, and Veristat and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and large companies running distributed teams post the most remote director medical writing roles.
Can you get a remote director medical writing job with no experience?
Yes, but it is harder than an on-site role, because remote work expects you to operate independently from the start. Entry-level remote director medical writing openings do exist, especially at remote-first companies, and a portfolio of real work helps more than a long resume. Applying broadly to the roles that fit improves your odds.
Do you need a degree for remote director medical writing jobs?
Not always. Many employers hire remote director medical writings on demonstrated skills and prior work rather than a specific degree, though some larger companies still prefer one. Showing relevant results matters more than a credential for most remote director medical writing roles.
Which industries hire the most remote director medical writings?
The sectors hiring the most remote director medical writings are Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors run distributed teams and hire director medical writings remotely most consistently.
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