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Sector:  Pharmaceutical and Medical Device
Job Type:  Full Time
State:  Pennsylvania (PA)
City:  Exton
Post Code:  Feb 17, 2012
Job Description:  ViroPharma Incorporated is an international biotechnology company with headquarters in Exton, Pennsylvania committed to developing and commercializing innovative products that address unmet medical needs.

We are comprised of a community of People united by their commitment to improve the health of patients suffering from serious diseases. Over the past 16 years we have built and cultivated a value-based culture of excellence, both in our United States and in European operations.

We are currently seeking People with the following expertise:

PRINCIPAL MEDICAL WRITER

Principal Objective(s):
The Principal Medical Writer researches, writes, and edits complex clinical documents for submission to regulatory agencies and for publication and/or presentation to meet the objectives of Clinical Research and Development (CRAD).

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Preparation of all sections of phase 3 clinical study reports, integrated summaries of safety and efficacy, and other high level clinical summary and overview documents for submission to regulatory agencies.
- Preparation of investigator brochures, annual reports, and other clinical sections of an IND.
- Preparation of clinical protocols (phase 1-3) as part of the CRAD team.
- Ensure that all documents are authored using appropriate ViroPharma Style Guides, templates, and departmental SOPs.
- Review draft case report forms as part of protocol development to ensure all appropriate data are captured.
- Review statistical analysis plans.
- Function as lead writer for a project.
- Attend project team meetings, and provide medical writing expertise and guidance to team.
- Task manage / mentor the activities of less experienced personnel.

Requirements

Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of medical writing experience in the Pharmaceutical/biotechnology sector
- Small pharma/CRO experience is a plus.

Skills
- Ability to generate documents to a high standard and high quality with minimal assistance.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing.
- Understanding of biostatistical methods and statistical analyses of clinical data.
- Proven ability to review, organize, interpret, and summarize clinical data.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the drug-development process and associated guidelines (included FDA and ICH).
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills, and the ability to multi-task writing projects for timely completion.
- Advanced use of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Documentum (or other Document Management System), electronic templates, and other graphing programs.
- Must be customer oriented and flexible.
- Must be able to work independently and in a team environment, and work well with others in high-pressure situations.

Education
- BA or BS in life sciences (including BSN)

Should you have the experience and skills noted above and have an interest in applying please click the link below to apply:

https://www.infinityhr.com/extranet/recruiting.aspx?id=07E44746-E5D9-4388-8DA6-F6B692BF1EBD&src=BioSpace&rqid=D0E50FD2-2314-4E74-92FF-DB717E162AD2

Portfolio of Benefits
In addition to a rewarding casual work environment emphasizing teamwork, commitment and communication, ViroPharma provides competitive salaries, medical/dental benefits, medical & dependant care spending account, ST/LT disability, education assistance, a 401(k) plan, stock options, Employee Stock Purchase Plan plus a unique opportunity for professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer
ViroPharma is an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity throughout its organization.

02/18/2012
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