AstraZeneca
Director, Scientific Writing
US - Gaithersburg - MD · Director · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$165k-$211kDetected 2 hours ago
Scientific WritingResearchLeadershipCommunicationAdaptability
About the role
- Introduction to Role: Do you have expertise in and passion for Medical Affairs in Oncology?
- AstraZeneca's vision in Oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm with the bold ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death.
- Help to advance our pipeline by applying expertise and accelerating our pathway to finding a cure.
Responsibilities
- Lead the AI adoption roadmap for scientific writing: evaluate, pilot, and scale AI-assisted drafting, literature synthesis, and quality review tools
- Lead budgets, contractor relationships, and performance of internal and external scientific writers
- Collaborate with Oncology Outcomes Research and Evidence Delivery Team (delivering interventional trials) regarding the planning and development of scientific writing deliverables
- Lead the AI adoption roadmap for scientific writing: evaluate, pilot, and scale AI-assisted drafting, literature synthesis, and quality review tools; establish governance frameworks for responsible use; train and upskill the team; and track measurable impact on quality, speed, and capacity
- With countless opportunities for growth and development alongside leading experts, AstraZeneca is where you can build a diverse career while contributing to meaningful change.
- Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.
Requirements
- At least 7 years experience in scientific writing
- Hands-on proficiency with AI writing tools (e.g. Claude, Copilot, Gemini) and demonstrated ability to critically evaluate outputs for scientific accuracy, regulatory alignment, and compliance with GPP/ICMJE standards
- Knowledge of publication management systems
- Validated experience crafting and scaling AI-enabled workflows (e.g. ptimelylibraries, automated literature review, structured output templates), with measurable impact on timelines, throughput, or quality
- comfort operating in a regulatory environment where AI use must be disclosed, validated, and defensible.
- Advanced degree in a scientific or medical field (eg PharmD, PhD, MD)
- Demonstrated experience in the publications field, or medical communications gained through working in the pharmaceutical industry or a medical communications agency
- Broad understanding of drug development process.
- Hands-on proficiency with AI writing tools (e.g. Claude, Copilot, Gemini) and demonstrated ability to critically evaluate outputs for scientific accuracy, regulatory alignment, and compliance with GPP/ICMJE standards; understanding of where AI can and cannot be applied in regulated medical writing contexts.
- Demonstrated performance, budget, and resource management skills in a global organization
- Be independent, organized, and able to act as a leader in a fast-paced environment
- Ensure strict adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards in all publications
- Flexibility and adaptability to lead long-term activities in a constantly changing internal and external environment
- Therapeutic knowledge in oncology
- Certification as a Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) desired
Skills
- Represent Scientific Writing team as a member of CODE Leadership team
Compensation
- The annual base pay for this position ranges from $164,981 to $210,651.
Benefits
- Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
- Do you have expertise in and passion for Medical Affairs in Oncology?
- Lead the development of protocols, and study reports for global and US Oncology medical affairs clinical interventional studies from Phase II--IV
- But that doesn't mean we're not flexible.
Company info
- At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our mission to bring life-saving medicines to patients worldwide.
- Ready to make a difference?
Equal opportunity
- If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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