Director, Clinical Medical Writing

Vaxcyte is seeking a Director, Clinical Medical Writing to drive and shape the medical writing processes, procedures, strategies, and document generation and maintenance. This position will lead medical writing activities and will manage contract writers and document QC experts, as well as workflows for document development in Veeva Vault. Key accountabilities include generating documents such as protocol, investigator brochure, informed consent form, pharmacy manual, manuscripts, clinical study reports, etc.), providing guidance on scientific and technical requirements for regulatory documents, contributing towards a style guide for Vaxcyte, and following best practices for authoring of key clinical regulatory documents to meet global regulatory standards. The Director, Clinical Medical Writing will develop new SOPs and templates and contribute towards existing SOPs to support the writing of clinical documents for clinical development activities.

To be successful, the incumbent will be a strong collaborator and communicator, possessing outstanding clinical writing skills and an attitude that fits our culture in a high growth, fast-paced environment.

• Provide expertise and leadership in the development of regulatory and clinical documents, including the processes and templates that will ensure sustainable and high-quality deliverables.
• Lead clinical study documentation including but not limited to clinical protocols, investigator brochures, informed consents, various study plans, and clinical study reports.
• Lead cross-functional team discussions to support the development of the above noted clinical trial documents for IND submissions and execution of clinical trials.
• Provide strategy and support in the best practices of medical writing for the development organization.
• Ensure data quality by performing listing reviews per established plans/processes.
• Participate in the selection and oversight of vendors contracted for medical writing services.
• Manage document generation to finalization timelines and budget; proactively participate in budget setting, forecasting, and other aspects of financial management of the trial (vendor accruals).
• Support SOP and process development and improvement.
• Partner across Clinical Operations to embed quality and GCP compliance within day-to-day activities.
• Represent Clinical Medical Writing on cross-functional clinical, regulatory, and submission teams and actively participate in BLA/NDA submission planning and documentation.
• Champion an inclusive mindset and approach, and foster collaboration and consistency across studies and programs.
• Proactively identify risks and develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Will have management responsibilities.

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. or PharmD) preferred, combined with 12+ years of medical writing experience in the clinical research or biotechnology industry. Other combinations of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Preferred clinical writing experience in clinical vaccine development, with Phase I-III and Phase IV post-marketing experience.
• Experience as lead writer for key documents included in major US and/or international regulatory submissions required.
• Experience managing writing activities for a major US or international regulatory submission (project or people management preferred).
• Proven ability to develop and implement medical writing processes and standards.
• Strong computer skills, project management skills, and a high attention to detail.
• Experience with Zoom and Veeva Vault, preferred.
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral).
• Strong organizational abilities and experience in a multitasking environment.
• Clear understanding of clinical development, including the phases, processes, and techniques used within a clinical development environment from protocol design through regulatory submission.
• Expert-level skills w/ Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; and competent with other Microsoft Office 365 apps, and Veeva Vault. Familiarity with emerging AI-based medical writing tools preferred.

Reports to:  Sr. Vice President, Clinical Development

Location: San Carlos, CA or Remote Based

Work Arrangement (may be adjusted based on business needs, job responsibilities, or changes to company policy): Hybrid (minimum of 2-3 days per week onsite)/Remote

Compensation: The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component.

Salary Range: $221,000 – $258,000 (SF Bay Area). Salary ranges for non-California locations may vary.