Associate Director Principal Medical Writer

Company: Sanofi
Location: Morristown
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Associate Director Principal Medical Writer at Sanofi summary: The Associate Director Principal Medical Writer leads the creation and management of high-quality regulatory-compliant clinical documentation supporting drug development. This role involves implementing innovative digital technologies, managing cross-functional projects, and mentoring junior writers to ensure compliance and efficiency. The position requires deep expertise in clinical development processes, regulatory requirements, and document management systems. Job Title: Principal Medical Writer Associate Director Location: USA, Remote. Proximity to Cambridge/Boston, MA or Morristown, NJ is highly desirable for attending occasional team meetings About the Job Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress. Global Medical writing and Document management serves to generate timely, high quality, cost effective and regulatory compliant documents. Our mission is to synergize and harness evolving technologies pushing the edge of regulatory writing. We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started? Main Responsibilities: Document Development • Create high-quality regulatory-compliant clinical documents supporting product life cycle • Ensure timely delivery while maintaining compliance with standards Innovation • Lead implementation of new digital technologies and AI solutions • Drive process improvements for efficiency gains Regulatory Expertise • Prepare registration dossiers and Health Authority responses • Monitor and implement regulatory documentation requirements Project Management • Lead cross-functional initiatives as Subject Matter Expert • Drive change management within writing teams Communication • Update relevant stakeholders on project progress and needs • Maintain accurate information in planning, tracking, and reporting toolsEnsure consistent communication across ClinDoc functions Coordination • Mentor junior writers and review contract work Quality & Training • Develop training programs and documentation standards • Build effective relationships with stakeholders and partners… About You Core Experience: • Six years as medical writer or equivalent specialist role • Proven track record leading multiple clinical documentation projects • Expert in clinical documentation preparation Clinical Development Knowledge: • Demonstrated expertise in clinical development processes • Strong understanding of clinical study methodology and basic statistics • Knowledge of regulatory environment • Proficient in document management systems and authoring platforms Professional Attributes: • Strong attention to detail and deadline management • Excellent organizational and follow-up abilities • Proven ability to work independently and in global teams Technical skills: • Expertise in electronic document management and Microsoft Office • Proven experience in implementing emerging innovative digital technologies, including content reuse strategies and AI-assisted document authoring solutions. Why Choose Us? • Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team. • Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally. • Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact. • Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave. Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law. GD-SA LI-SA LI-Onsite vhd All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here. Keywords: medical writer, clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, drug development, document management, clinical study methodology, regulatory writing, digital technologies, AI-assisted authoring, project management

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