
Senior Medical Writer
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Job Description
Job overview:
The Senior Medical Writer at Compass Pathways is responsible for developing various clinical regulatory documents related to our investigational product, our proprietary psilocybin therapy. This person leads document preparation, ensures adherence to regulatory and company standards, coordinates outsourced writing services, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to support the regulatory sciences function.
Location: Hybrid in our New York City office or remote on the east coast in the United States.
Reports to: Associate Director, Medical Writing.
Roles and responsibilities
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Leads preparation of clinical regulatory documents, including CSRs, protocols, IB and clinical summaries (Module 2.7.x and ISE/ISS)
- Ensures Compass clinical documents are clear, accurate, and written in accordance with the relevant guidance and best practice
- Oversees and co-ordinates outsourced medical writing services as required.
- Provides subject matter expertise as a member of the regulatory sciences team
- Accountable for compliance with ethical and scientific standards, regulatory requirements, and the Compass Quality Management System; ensuring participant safety, data integrity and accuracy throughout the trial process
Candidate profile:
- Minimally a Bachelor's degree in the life or health sciences; MSc or PhD preferred
- Considerable experience in regulatory medical writing within the pharmaceutical/medical industry/CRO
- Experience in leading the development of clinical documents as part of a multi‑functional team, including CSRs, IBs, clinical summaries, ISS/ISE)
- Broad working knowledge of the clinical drug development process with experience of integrating information into clinical regulatory documents
- Knowledge of relevant ICH guidance relating to clinical regulatory documentation
- Excellent written English with aptitude for clear and concise writing.
- Excellent attention to detail and editorial skills
- Flexibility in adapting to changing circumstances or new information
- Alignment to our company culture and values
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