Contractor Principal Medical Writer

Abbvie is hiring a remote Contractor Principal Medical Writer. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting USA based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.

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Abbvie

Job Title

Principal Medical Writer

Posted

Career Level

Contractor

Career Level

Experienced

Locations Accepted

USA

Job Details

Responsibilities

Serves as medical writing lead on more complex writing assignments. Works closely with in-function and cross-functional team(s) on document strategies. Implements all activities related to the preparation of writing projects.

Serves as a subject matter expert within department for assigned therapeutic/product areas.

Converts relevant data and information into a form that meets writing project requirements. Explains data in manner consistent with the target audience(s) and requirements for the project. Coordinates the review, approval, and other appropriate functions involved in the production of writing. Arranges and conducts review meetings with the team. Ensures required documentation is obtained.

Responsible for effective communication among project team members and contributors to assigned project. Communicates deliverables needed, writing process, and timelines. Holds team members and contributors accountable to agreed-upon project dates. Negotiates with functional areas on project outcomes and deliverables to meet conflicting demands (time, deliverables, etc.). Must identify and resolve conflicts (including document content issues), remove barriers, generate innovative ways to ensure teams achieve project goals.

Understands, assimilates, and interprets sources of info with appropriate guidance/direction from project teams and/or authors. Interprets and explains data generated from a variety of sources, including internal/external studies, research documentation, charts, graphs, and tables. Verifies that results are consistent with protocols. Confirms completeness of information to be presented. Challenges conclusions when necessary. Independently resolves document content issues and questions.

Understands/complies with appropriate conventions, proper grammar usage, and correct format requirements, as needed for each writing project.

Performs literature searches as needed for drafting document content. Interprets literature information and makes recommendations for application to writing projects.

Works with journal/congress throughout the writing process, addresses questions/feedback, as appropriate, and works with team to draft responses as necessary.

Maintains expert knowledge of US and international regulations, requirements and guidance associated with preparation of writing projects. Advises teams regarding compliance with guidelines or regulations. Learns and applies knowledge of therapeutic area and product to scientific publishing projects.

Serves as a department representative on project teams. Acts as Subject Matter Expert regarding computer-based technologies utilized by the respective departments. Coaches, mentors, and assists more junior medical writers. Provides guidance to non-AbbVie medical writers and external vendors/agencies. Recommends, leads, and implements tactical process improvements, both within the department and division-wide.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science required, with significant relevant writing experience, or Bachelor's degree in English or communications, with significant relevant science experience. Masters or PhD in science discipline preferred with relevant writing experience.

American Medical Writing Association (AMWA) certification or other is preferred, with a specialty in Editing/Writing or Pharmaceutical.

4 years relevant industry experience in medical writing in the healthcare industry or academia required or in a related area such as quality, regulatory, publications, clinical research, or product support/R&D.

2 years relevant industry experience preferred.

4 years experience in experimental design and clinical/preclinical data interpretation preferred.

FAQs

What is the last date for applying to the job?

The deadline to apply for Contractor Principal Medical Writer at Abbvie is 17th of November 2024 . We consider jobs older than one month to have expired.

Which countries are accepted for this remote job?

This job accepts [ USA ] applicants. .

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