Technical Writer and Document Specialist

Job Description: The Technical Writer and Document Specialist (TW/DS) will sit within the Cell Therapy Development (CTD) Project and Portfolio Management Office (PMO). Responsible for delivering CMC documentation (dossier and supporting documents) to support the regulatory strategy for a late-stage clinical cell therapy program. This role requires effective collaboration across technical functions to deliver on timelines for submissions. The position interfaces with experts in Process Development, Analytical Development, Cell Therapy Technical Ops, Quality and Regulatory Sciences across CTDO. Will work effectively in cross-functional project teams to accomplish company goals. Co-authors/ authors scientific content for CTD Quality sections aligned with regulatory strategy for clinical and life-cycle CMC regulatory submissions and responses to health authority questions based on high quality technical reports. Plan and facilitate submission kick-off for clinical regulatory submissions. Manage the logistical process and detailed timeline for regulatory submissions. Partner with SMEs across CTDO to identify source documents and align delivery of approved technical documents in accordance with project timelines and aligned with CTD requirements and regulatory strategy. Provide input and scientific oversight for content generation for Module 2.3 and 3. Must possess a thorough understanding of the source documentation requirements needed for regulatory submissions and the correlation to the authoring process. Review and adjudicate comments in collaboration with technical SMEs, facilitate comment resolution, revise draft sections. Ensure content clarity/ consistency in messaging across dossier. Facilitate and manage the data verification process. Assist with dossier creation and system compliance for regulatory submissions Coordinate response authoring, review and data verification to queries from HA for submissions. Track upcoming submissions and ongoing submission progress Maintain submission content tracker for regulatory submissions and work with doc specialist/PM/ Reg CMC to update tracker. Represent Tech Writing and Document management in cross-functional CMC teams as required. Collaborate and coordinate with CMC matrix team leaders to ensure timely submissions. Collaborate with external suppliers as needed for submission content and review. Support and implement continuous process improvement ideas and initiatives. Train others on procedures, systems access and best practices as appropriate. Mentor and train employees on the document management process Work independently under supervision and collaborate with other teams. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Biology or related discipline with a minimum of 2 years' experience (4-7 years for senior level). Familiarity and understanding of regulatory requirements and guidance's pertaining to CMC documentation is preferred; Cell therapy CMC experience required. Familiarity with eCTD structure for regulatory submissions is required; BLA experience is strongly preferred. Outstanding verbal and writing communication skills, strong attention to detail, planning, organizational and negotiating skills, demonstrated ability for timely delivery. Proficiency in commonly used Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint, PPT) is required. Experience with computer-assisted document preparation tools is preferred along with proficiency in compliance ready standards for final publication. Experience in bio tech/pharma e2e product development required. Must be capable of working in a fast-paced changing team environment, prioritizing multiple tasks to meet filing deadlines. Take ownership of the section - formatting, language check, connections to other sections / tables. Works independently under supervision and collaborates with other team members from scientific functions, project management, document management in cell therapy and GPS organization. CMC writing experience Minimum of 2 year of experience in Technical Writing specifically for Regulatory CMC documentation within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry Benefits: Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. 401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer. Synectics