Full-Time Senior Medical Writer

Senior Medical Writer

Job Duties

• Demonstrate a command of assigned therapeutic areas and expertise with assigned products
• Write original content for publication/communication activities (e.g., primary and review manuscripts, abstracts, posters, strategic communication plans, publication plans), slide presentations (e.g., advisory boards, Medical Affairs training), meeting summaries, and other materials for HCP and internal audiences (e.g., videos, websites, and other multimedia initiatives)
• Prepare materials according to internal writing guidelines and other applicable guidelines (e.g., client-specific style guidelines, compliance best practices, journal style guidelines)
• Work closely with Creative Services personnel on creative elements of content (e.g., medical illustrations, charts/graphs, video)
• Follow all internal processes and procedures with regard to workflow, development of deliverables, and adherence to industry best practices (e.g., GPP2022)
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently, taking ownership of deliverables, and the flexibility/adaptability necessary to function on different therapeutic teams as needed
• Interpret and apply clinical data
• Maintain a proactive approach on initiatives for existing and prospective clients
• Work in conjunction with team members, including Editorial Services, Account Services, Creative Services, and Project Management as necessary, to manage workload and develop and adhere to logical and attainable timelines for project completion
• Attend team meetings to provide input and aid in troubleshooting/problem-solving
• Efficiently and accurately collate and incorporate author/client comments
• Participate in author/client teleconferences and answer content-related questions
• Lead author teleconferences as necessary
• Review/revise medical writers and freelance contract writers’ work as necessary; provide guidance, support, and feedback to freelance contract writers as needed during the content development process
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and strategic publications planning meetings to aid in strategy/goals
• Attend advisory boards, roundtables, etc., to record and synthesize meeting into a formal report
• Assist in development of new business presentations by researching, analyzing, and synthesizing pharmacologic attributes, existing clinical data, and market research into strategic application for capabilities
• Attend and participate in new business presentations as appropriate
• Foster and develop collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to produce quality work within established timelines and to ensure innovative and collaborative solutions to client needs
• Exhibit professional manner and be a positive force for enhancing the team culture, constructive working relationships, consensus building, and internal communications
• Work as part of a team to ensure that it is meeting company goals and objectives, and adhering to corporate values
• Represent the organization in an appropriate manner
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders
• Keep management apprised of key departmental concerns and issues

Key Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail and high degree of scientific and medical accuracy
• Ability to manage outcomes to win-win resolution
• Ability to identify key issues and to creatively and strategically overcome challenges or obstacles
• High level of integrity, ethics, confidentiality, and accountability
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills with an ability to multitask
• Well-developed professional communication skills, including written and interpersonal
• Flexibility and adaptability to change; ability to work effectively under time constraints
• Ability to interact effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Established track record of high-quality medical communications outputs (e.g., manuscripts, posters, physician/patient materials, slide presentations, multimedia)
• Expertise in multiple therapeutic areas
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Requirements

• PhD, PharmD, or MD
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in medical communications
• Substantial professional medical writing experience in a wide variety of communication formats
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects

Working Conditions

• Ability to travel as client needs require (e.g., client meetings, congress meetings, sales meetings)
• Ability to attend and conduct virtual or in-person presentations
• Ability to commit to extra and/or nontraditional hours as client needs require

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