Xinjiang Syd. W.

About Xinjiang Syd. W.

Regulatory Writing & Scientific Communications Leader | Expert in Neuroscience, Oncology, Immunology & AI-Enabled Content Strategies-I am a seasoned medical writer and scientific communicator with over a decade of experience across regulatory writing, publication planning, and cross-functional leadership in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. My therapeutic expertise spans neuroscience, immunology, oncology, autoimmune diseases, and metabolic disorders-I also lead innovative initiatives to integrate generative AI into medical writing workflows and structured content management, accelerating content delivery while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards-My passion lies in harnessing scientific insight, emerging technology, and collaborative strategy to drive impactful, patient-centered communications that support drug development and global health outcomes.Highlights of Qualifications-AI-Driven Innovation: Spearheaded multiple initiatives leveraging GenAI for medical writing and structured content management, optimizing efficiency and compliance in regulatory documentation processes-Leadership: Former head of a cross-functional writing and publications team supporting a pipeline of 20+ assets across oncology, metabolic, autoimmune, and ophthalmic diseases at a leading biotech-Therapeutic Area Expertise: Deep regulatory and clinical experience in neuroscience and immunology, with additional background in oncology, diabetes, gout, and psychology-Regulatory Writing Expertise: Author of protocols, CSRs, IBs, clinical summaries, CTD documents, briefing books, and regulatory responses. Successfully led or contributed to major submissions-Publication Management: Proven record in developing and executing publication strategies with first-author/co-author credits in high-impact journals (e.g, The Lancet Rheumatology, Kidney International, Arthritis & Rheumatology)-Cross-Functional Collaboration: Extensive experience working within global, matrixed R&D teams. Recognized for clear communication, cross-team facilitation, and mentoring of junior writers and project leads.

Experience

1. Associate Director, Global Medical Writing

   Biogen

   Jan 2021 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

   Program lead of 5 investigational drugs at early or late stage development in the TAs of Alzheimer\'s disease, Parkinson disease, essential tremor and ataxia.

Education

• Justus Liebig University Giessen

  Doctorate Degree, Toxicology

• University of Pennsylvania

  Other, Cancer biology

• TongJi Medical College of HUST

  Bachelor’s Degree, Medicine

• University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

  Other, Regulatory writing

Skills

• Cancer Research
• Ama Style
• Ind
• Toxicology
• Oncology
• Cell Biology
• Ctd
• Medical Writing
• Pharmacology
• Cancer
• Fda
• Lifesciences
• Mouse Models
• Csrs
• Ich Guidelines
• Stem Cells
• Nda
• Medical Editing
• Cell