Associate Director, Global Medical Writing - Job ID: 1983
Ascendis Pharma
August 06, 2026
Remote friendly (United States)
United States
$170,000 - $185,000 USD yearly
Medical Affairs
Associate Director, Global Medical Writing
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, revise, and edit scientific publications, including manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals as well as abstracts, posters, and oral presentations for medical conferences.
- Collaborate with the Publication Planning team to coordinate kick-off calls with investigators and establish publication development timelines.
- Work with internal stakeholders to ensure publications are clear, accurate, and aligned with strategic goals.
- Participate in meetings with clinical trial investigators and key opinion leaders to review/revise drafts and manage the editing and revision process to ensure timely publication completion.
- Stay current on target therapy area developments; perform literature searches; interpret literature and other sources (with appropriate guidance) for publication drafting.
- Remain current on industry and company publication requirements and best practices.
- Understand and follow company publication policies/procedures and act as a subject matter expert regarding internal processes and publication guidelines.
Requirements
- MS/PhD/PharmD or 8+ years of experience writing scientific publications; CMPP or similar credential a plus.
- Understanding of US and international publication regulations/guidance (e.g., ICMJE, Good Publication Practice).
- Ability to draft from data outputs and clinical documents (e.g., protocols, CSRs).
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail; ability to assimilate and translate scientific content for appropriate audiences.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match; medical/dental/vision plans; Life and AD&D; short- and long-term disability; Pet and Legal Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Professional Development; HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts; various incentive plans; Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity; Mental Health resources; paid parental leave.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, revise, and edit scientific publications, including manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals as well as abstracts, posters, and oral presentations for medical conferences.
- Collaborate with the Publication Planning team to coordinate kick-off calls with investigators and establish publication development timelines.
- Work with internal stakeholders to ensure publications are clear, accurate, and aligned with strategic goals.
- Participate in meetings with clinical trial investigators and key opinion leaders to review/revise drafts and manage the editing and revision process to ensure timely publication completion.
- Stay current on target therapy area developments; perform literature searches; interpret literature and other sources (with appropriate guidance) for publication drafting.
- Remain current on industry and company publication requirements and best practices.
- Understand and follow company publication policies/procedures and act as a subject matter expert regarding internal processes and publication guidelines.
Requirements
- MS/PhD/PharmD or 8+ years of experience writing scientific publications; CMPP or similar credential a plus.
- Understanding of US and international publication regulations/guidance (e.g., ICMJE, Good Publication Practice).
- Ability to draft from data outputs and clinical documents (e.g., protocols, CSRs).
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail; ability to assimilate and translate scientific content for appropriate audiences.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match; medical/dental/vision plans; Life and AD&D; short- and long-term disability; Pet and Legal Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Professional Development; HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts; various incentive plans; Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity; Mental Health resources; paid parental leave.