This is a 6-Month Contract. When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. Introduction to role: Are you ready to lead the charge in crafting high-quality clinical regulatory documents that drive the clinical development portfolio at Alexion? As an Associate Director of Medical Writing, you'll spearhead medical writing activities across disease areas or clinical programs, ensuring timely and precise documentation. With limited supervision, you'll be at the forefront of transforming complex scientific data into clear, impactful narratives. Accountabilities: Author and manage the completion of clinical documents including clinical study protocols and amendments, clinical study reports, Investigator's Brochures and updates, and clinical Common Technical Document components (e.g., Module 2 summaries). Contribute to the development of briefing packages, responses to health authority inquiries, pediatric investigational plans, and other IND/CTA or global regulatory submission documents. Support clinical project teams by authoring and managing high-quality medical writing deliverables in terms of scientific content, organization, clarity, accuracy, format, consistency, and adherence to regulatory and internal guidelines, styles, and processes. Represent medical writing cross-functionally, negotiating timelines as necessary. Support development and implementation of strategy for writing and completion of high-quality clinical documents. Participate with other medical writing team members to develop and implement process and standards and take responsibility for execution in cross-functional teams. Maintain adherence to standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements in partnership with statistical, clinical, regulatory, quality, and drug safety colleagues. Develop effective collaborations with other functional lines within Alexion, and externally with regulatory, industry, professional, and academic organizations. Review, edit, and ensure quality of documents or sections of documents prepared by other writers (internal or contractors) or functional area representatives as required and ensure adherence to standards. Mentor less experienced medical writing team members (internal and external), ensuring quality and efficiency in the production of clinical regulatory documents. Essential Skills/Experience: Clinical regulatory medical writing experience, including global clinical studies and regulatory submissions. Will consider less medical writing experience combined with other relevant pharmaceutical industry experience. Demonstrated capability to write clinical study documents (e.g., clinical study protocols, clinical study reports, Investigator's Brochures, and Module 2 summaries). Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills; advanced user of MS Office suite. Thorough knowledge of global regulatory requirements and ICH/GCP guidelines. Skilled at project management, with emphasis on time management, organization, and negotiation. Committed to achieving results; sets high standards for oneself and others. Desirable Skills/Experience: PhD or MS degree in life sciences or advanced degree in a relevant scientific/clinical/regulatory field. Experience with global clinical studies and regulatory submissions. Ability to establish excellent internal and external relationships, including alliance partners and vendors. Supportive teammate who shines in a collaborative environment. Well-developed sense of ethics, responsibility, and respect for others. Agile learner with ability to work both collaboratively and independently, seeking advice as required. High level of flexibility and ability to innovate and adapt to changing conditions. At Alexion, you will find a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and a diverse environment where your contributions are valued. You will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of rare disease research and make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. Ready to lead and inspire? Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career at Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease. #LI-Hybrid ⠀ Annual base salary for this position ranges from 128,488.00 to 168,640.50. AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs. In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances. In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program. We are using AI as part of the recruitment process. This advertisement relates to a current vacancy. For over three decades, patients and their caregivers have been at the center of everything we do. Every day, we are inspired to follow the science and think differently to create better outcomes for them and their families. Our mission is driven by understanding who they are as unique individuals, not solely defined by their diseases. We’re a leading rare disease company with a diversified projects. Our pioneering legacy in rare diseases is rooted in being the first to translate the complex biology of the complement system into transformative medicines over the past three decades. Today, we continue to push the boundaries of science and deepen our understanding of rare diseases with patient-centricity at the core. This knowledge allows us to innovate and evolve into new areas where needs are unmet and provide an opportunity to help people fully live their best lives.