Senior Strategic Medical Writer - Remote

Role Summary

The Senior Strategic Medical Writer is responsible for leading and writing clinical and regulatory documents for drug and/or device development in support of company objectives.

• Prepares clinical and regulatory documents needed for the development of Abb Vie drugs and/or devices.
• Functions with a moderate degree of autonomy on draft materials, but relies on review by subject matter experts and more senior writers for verification. Develops knowledge and understanding of submission strategies.
• Coordinates the review, approval, and quality control of other functions involved in the production of clinical and regulatory projects. Arranges and conducts review meetings with the team.
• Produces and maintains clinical and regulatory documents focusing on quality and compliance and ensures delivery within project timelines. Develops understanding of project management concepts and accepts greater responsibility for driving submission objectives.
• Develops knowledge of US and international regulations, requirements, and guidelines pertaining to the preparation of regulatory documentation. Understands and uses guidance associated with preparation of regulatory documentation.
• Participates in execution of tactical process improvements.
• Identifies and proposes solutions to resolve issues and questions arising during the writing process, including resolution or escalation as appropriate.
• Works closely with leadership and R&D Quality Assurance to address inquiries and draft responses, supporting an inspection‑ready approach.

• Bachelor's Degree or higher required; scientific discipline preferred.
• A minimum of 4+ years of bio‑pharmaceutical industry experience in global pharma, biotech, life science, or healthcare authority delivering medicines/therapies to a broad market across various therapeutic areas.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, with a comprehensive knowledge of medical and scientific terminology across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Proficient in assimilating and analyzing complex data.
• Experience writing and editing clinical and regulatory documents following guidelines and regulations, such as ICH guidelines, GCP, and other regulatory requirements. Familiarity with industry standards like CONSORT and PRISMA guidelines. EU and US device writing experience is a plus.
• Understanding of drug development, clinical research, study designs, biostatistics, pharmacology, regulatory requirements, and medical terminology across functional teams and multiple contributors.
• Excellent writing skills. Effectively communicates complex scientific and medical information to various stakeholders.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate with cross‑functional teams. Strong organizational, time management, and problem‑solving skills.

• Physical demands:
  Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8‑hour day) is required.