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Senior Medical Writer - Vaccine

Remote, USA Salary Range   USD 122,250.00 - 176,583.33
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Every day, 2.5 million Sanofi vaccine doses reach patients worldwide - powered by bold ideas, cutting-edge science, and passionate people like you. Across every stage — from discovery to delivery — Sanofians are shaping the future of vaccines. In global R&D hubs, exceptional offices, and state-of-the-art manufacturing sites, we’re reimagining what’s possible. But science alone isn’t enough — it’s the extraordinary minds behind it that truly make the difference.

Job title:Senior Medical Writer - Vaccine

Location:Swiftwater, PA

About the Job

The Senior Medical Writer is a member of the Clinical Team. He/she is responsible for the production of key documents related to Clinical Department and Global Medical Affairs activities (e.g., concept documents, protocol, CSR, IBs, Informed Consent Forms, expert reports/integrated summaries, CTD Modules 2 and 5, etc.) in line with the Company as well as external standards, e.g., regulatory requirements or guidelines.

The Medical Writing platform is within Clinical Programs. The Medical Writer reports to the Local Head of Medical Writing for mentoring, appraisal and training. He/she may be the representative of his/her function in one or several clinical teams according to the number of projects he/she has to manage. In this case, he/she is accountable to the Clinical Team Leader for all project issues.

The Medical Writer is a member of one or more clinical teams according to the projects he/she has been assigned. His/her role is to be the referent for his/her function within the team. He/she will be responsible for coordinating the writing of major documents to conduct trials of the projects. He/she has to work in close collaboration with other functions/members of the clinical team to achieve the correct writing of documents.

Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you'll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization.

About Sanofi:

We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines thattreat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Is in charge of creating, writing, and coordinating concept documents, protocols, informed consent forms, and clinical study reports according to Sanofi Pasteur document standards, tools, and SOPs
  • Is in charge of creating, coordinating, compiling, and editing investigator brochures, updated licensure and renewal documents (clinical overviews, addendum to clinical overviews, CTD updates) according to Sanofi Pasteur standards, tools, and SOPs.
  • Is in charge of creating, writing, and coordinating CTD clinical summaries and overviews in line with Sanofi Pasteur document standards, coordinating the medical writing CTD activities (interaction with RA and other functions involved), and providing the CTD supportive activities within the medical writing department
  • Participates as a member of the clinical team accountable to the Clinical Team Leader for all project issues (role of referent medical writer)
  • Is involved in the peer-review and QC cross-check of documents produced by the Medical Writing platform and in the review of documents produced by other departments (such as SAP and CRF)
  • Contributes to the development of document templates and relevant SOPs. Represents the platform on committees and working groups within Clinical as requested
  • Provides mentoring support to less experienced colleagues and new Company staff members if needed
  • Provides project management of medical writing deliverables for a trial or project, including negotiating timelines, and identifying and escalating issues to both the clinical team and the local Head of Medical Writing
  • Is in charge of supervising subcontracted medical writing activities if needed.
  • May contribute to the updates of templates, SOPs, and other guides for Medical Writing.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in Life Sciences or related field of study.
  • 3 or + years of clinical and regulatory medical writing experience within a pharmaceutical company or clinical research organization (CRO).
  • Fluent English communication skills, verbal and written.
  • Professional background documenting an excellent understanding of and experience in clinical development including clinical study performance/methodology/ basic statistics and/or the regulatory environment.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal, time management and technical writing skills.
  • Excellent word-processing skills and experience with electronic document templates are required and other relevant applications (eg, Excel, Outlook, EndNote, Read Cube, Please Review).

WhyChoose 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.

• Work at the forefront of AI-driven research, smart manufacturing, and groundbreaking mRNA platforms that are redefining the future of immunology. 

• Help protect half a billion people every year, contributing to one of the largest global vaccination efforts in healthcare. 

• Develop your career with access to mentoring, international mobility programs, and opportunities to grow across four continents. 

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.

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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.

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Watch 'One day at Sanofi' and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives at sanofi.com

Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.

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  • We’re problem-solvers and pioneers. United by the belief that everyone deserves a healthier future. We create best-in-class vaccines that prevent disease and protect lives.

  • Innovation drives us. From AI and mRNA to next-gen science, we push the boundaries to deliver first- and best-in-class vaccines for infectious diseases worldwide.

  • Growth happens here. With bold investments in R&D and world-class facilities, Sanofians across the entire vaccine lifecycle are shaping the future of global health.

  • We do what’s right. Sustainability and DE&I drive our positive global impact—because the diverse communities Sanofians represent are the patients we serve.

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For over a century, we’ve been pioneering breakthroughs that help protect millions from diseases like polio, influenza, RSV, and more. And we’re not stopping there.

Powered by groundbreaking technologies - mRNA platforms, recombinant proteins, and AI-driven insights - we’re pushing the boundaries of science.

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