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Director, Regulatory & Medical Writing (Remote Eligible)

Denali Therapeutics
South San Francisco, CA Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2026
Neurodegenerative diseases are one of the largest medical challenges of our time. Denali Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies for neurodegenerative diseases through our deep commitment to degeneration biology and principles of translational medicine. Denali is founded on the collaboration of leading scientists, industry experts, and investors who share the vision that scientific discovery energetically applied to translational medicine is the key to delivering effective therapies to patients.

We invite you to consider an opportunity with Denali to help achieve our goal of delivering meaningful therapeutics to patients.

The Director, Regulatory & Medical Writing is responsible for strategically managing medical writing resources to support Denali's development programs and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality regulatory documents and publications. This role provides leadership and oversight of regulatory document development processes and continuously improving those processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and consistency across programs. The individual in this role also communicates effectively and persuasively cross-functionally; and serves as a key partner to various functions within Development at Denali in support of Denali's product development and company goals.

Key Accountabilities/Core Job Responsibilities

  • Develops and executes on a resource plan (using both internal and external resources) to support medical writing and editing efforts for all Denali-developed regulatory documents
  • Manages and continuously improves Denali’s regulatory document development process
  • Supports Development authors to ensure efficient development of high-quality regulatory documents while meeting agreed-to document development timelines.
  • Manages Smartsheet environment and templated timelines for regulatory documents including reports and dashboards
  • Establishes and maintains cross-functional relationships in support of program goals; persuades and influences both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Identifies the need for and leads non-program initiatives and activities.
  • Supports development and maintenance of regulatory document templates and style guide(s).
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the regulations and guidelines related to regulatory document structure and content as well as GxP quality standards.
  • Participates in relevant industry groups

Qualifications/Skills

  • BS or BA in science/technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 10 years of relevant work experience required, including 7 years of medical writing
  • Strong working knowledge of regulatory document development standards and best practices.
  • Advanced skills in the use of MS Word and Smartsheet; experience working in SharePoint and Veeva RIM.
  • Excellent communication skills and effective in a collaborative team environment.
  • Ability to work independently and to be innovative in tackling operational challenges.

Salary Range: $211,000.00 to $258,667.00 . Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Denali offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k, healthcare coverage, ESPP and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://www.denalitherapeutics.com/careers

This compensation and benefits information is based on Denali’s good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.This compensation and benefits information is based on Denali’s good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.

Denali is committed to its core company value of unity by creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Salary : $211,000 - $258,667

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