Scientific & Medical Communications Writer

Pittsburgh, PA
Full Time
Research and Development
Mid Level
Scientific and Medical Communications Writer

About Krystal Bio: At Krystal Biotech, we bring together the brightest and most eager minds to relentlessly pursue the discovery, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of genetic medicines to treat diseases with high unmet medical needs. 

Founded in 2016, Krystal is distinguished in three powerful ways: science and technology using our patented gene therapy platform, innovative manufacturing supported by our commercial scale facilities, and a unique commercialization model that focuses on the patient’s end to end experience.

Krystal received U.S. FDA approval for the first and only redosable gene therapy treatment, VYJUVEK®, for the treatment of Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (DEB). Krystal continues to leverage our proprietary platform to rapidly advance a robust pipeline of investigational genetic medicines in respiratory, oncology, dermatology, and ophthalmology. 

Krystal is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA which is home to our two state-of-the-art CGMP manufacturing facilities with teams around the world and satellite offices in Switzerland, Germany, and Japan. We are a company built and run by people who care, are fearless in the face of a challenge, love the work they do, and practice the highest level of scientific integrity. As we grow, we are seeking team members that embody these values. 

Job Description Summary:

Krystal Biotech, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Scientific and Medical Communications Writer to oversee the development and execution of high-quality scientific writing with the primary goal of communicating complex scientific information in a clear and consistent manner.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Draft, edit, and submit abstracts, posters, slide presentations, and manuscripts targeted for publication in peer-reviewed journals and scientific/medical meetings
  • Prepare, write, edit, and review regulatory documents (clinical study reports, investigator brochures, informed consent forms, protocols, IND applications, etc.)
  • Develop timelines for key writing deliverables, manage authors, and adjudicate comments
  • Interact with multi-disciplinary team members and stakeholders to develop appropriate/key document messaging
  • Review medical information inquiries and assist in writing responses
  • Work with third parties including academic partners, key opinion leaders, and contractors during development of documents
  • Coordinate and integrate data and information from nonclinical and clinical studies (i.e., tables, figures, methods) to support publications and regulatory submissions
  • Review and provide input on data for publications to ensure consistency and alignment with company objectives
  • Summarize and interpret statistical results of nonclinical and clinical studies and present the data in a clear, concise, and scientifically accurate manner to a wide range of audiences
  • Collaborate with multiple functional teams including Medical Affairs, Clinical, Marketing, Product Development, and Market Access to identify available data and translate it into publication opportunities, medical communications, and educational resources
  • Act in line with legal, regulatory, and company standards and codes of practice (such as our client's Code of Conduct, Good Publications Practice, ICMJE recommendations, and any other directives and guidelines)
  • Manage multiple writing projects simultaneously and prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Keep up to date with the latest scientific developments and trends in cell and gene therapy research
  • Other duties as assigned
Requirements and Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ph.D in Biological Sciences or related scientific discipline, or M.D
  • Ability to communicate scientific or medical information in a clear and concise manner
  • Ability to interpret and present clinical data and other complex information
  • In-depth understanding in one or more of the following areas is required: gene therapy, cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, and/or virology
  • High capability of multitasking in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Krystal Biotech, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this Web site or directly to managers. Krystal Biotech, Inc. does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Krystal Biotech, Inc.  will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Krystal Biotech, Inc. 
 
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