Medical Communications Postdoctoral Fellowship

Citrus Health Group, Inc • Chicago, IL

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Communications Postdoctoral Fellowship is a one-year program where participants will develop an understanding of the medical communications industry, and the types of services provided by an agency to its pharmaceutical and biotech client teams. During this program, fellows will have the ability to gain core competency experience by developing various types of scientific communications while working cross-functionally with internal partners [Account, Creative, and Medical Strategy] along with external client stakeholders. As such, this is an ideal opportunity for individuals with minimal or no prior medical communications experience. By the end of the program, fellows will have a clear understanding of the key competencies and responsibilities of the Medical Writing role, and well as the Scientific Director role. Additionally, fellows will gain familiarity with industry guidelines and will learn Good Publication Practices, and have the ability to apply those to key learnings while developing highly visible projects.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree (PharmD, MD, PhD or DVM).
• Physically located in Eastern or Central time zones (preferable).
• Able to work standard operating hours 9am - 5pm (approximately), Monday thru Friday.
• Ongoing eligibility to work for any employer in the US; Citrus is unable to provide work sponsorships at this time. Residents of Canada are able to apply.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Effective attention to detail and accuracy and ability to confirm writing to prescribed style format.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and accountability.
• Ability to think analytically and to effectively plan, prioritize, and execute.
• Expert verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Minimal or no prior medical communications experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of the medical communications industry and agency services.
• Gain core competency experience by developing various types of scientific communications.
• Work cross-functionally with internal partners (Account, Creative, and Medical Strategy) and external client stakeholders.
• Gain a clear understanding of the key competencies and responsibilities of the Medical Writing and Scientific Director roles.
• Gain familiarity with industry guidelines and learn Good Publication Practices.
• Apply learnings to develop highly visible projects.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401k matching
• Technology stipends

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree