Medical - Clinical Writing Team Lead

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a global, integrated healthcare services and products company connecting patients, providers, payers, pharmacists and manufacturers for integrated care coordination and better patient management. Backed by nearly 100 years of experience, with more than 40,000 employees in nearly 60 countries, Cardinal Health ranks among the top 20 on the Fortune 500.

We boast tremendous opportunities to grow and apply technical skills to meet organizational needs, empowering talented team members who mentor and uplift others, led by leaders with a focus on employee development and well-being, dedicated training programs, and a collaborative atmosphere.  

We currently have a career opening for a Medical - Clinical Writing Team Lead

What Regulatory Sciences contributes to Cardinal Health

For over four decades, our industry-trained regulatory consultants have provided expertise and guidance to help pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies get their products to market.  Our regulatory and product development strategies are designed to reduce the risk of failure and increase financial returns on your research investments.  We provide efficient scientific and regulatory consulting services throughout the full product lifecycle to help ensure the continued success of your product post-approval.

The medical writers at Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions summarize data into concise and accurate reports in formats that comply with regulatory agency requirements and client expectations.  We author all types of regulatory and non‑regulatory documents, including eCTD summary documents, clinical study reports, patient narratives, clinical study protocols, manuscripts, Investigator Brochures, and briefing books, among others.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a Subject Matter Expert, guides strategic decisions, and oversees multiple writers.

• Write, review, and/or edit clinical regulatory documents such as CTD Module 2 summaries and Clinical Overviews, Clinical study reports (CSRs), and other regulatory documents, as needed (e.g., Responses to Health Authority questions, Briefing Books, 120-day Safety updates, Pediatric Investigational Plans, or Investigator Brochures.

• Contribute scientifically and strategically to submission teams at the project and/or study team level to facilitate efficient development of high-quality clinical documents for regulatory filing (e.g., provide content expertise and guidance on regulatory requirements).

• Translate and summarize complex biostatistical concepts and preclinical/clinical data into clear, accurate scientific reports.

• Work seamlessly with cross-functional stakeholders, including Clinical Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology, Biometry, Drug Safety, Clinical Operations, CMC, and Regulatory Affairs.

• Participate in document planning meetings, timeline development, and content strategy discussions.

• Oversee document timelines, ensuring projects are delivered on time and on-budget.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MS required).

• Advanced regulatory/medical writing experience in the pharmaceutical industry across several therapeutics areas.

• Well-developed and proven medical writing skills.

• Knowledge of regulatory document requirements and guidelines specific to ICH, FDA, and the EMA

• The ability to develop and mentor more junior medical writers.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• The ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines.

• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.

• Advanced level of English proficiency required for this role.

• Proficiency in document management tools (e.g., Veeva, MS Office)

Anticipated salary range: $123,400 - $158,670

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 6/30/26 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.