Medical Writer

Fingerpaint Medical

11d

About The Position

Fingerpaint Medical, part of Fingerpaint Group, helps pharmaceutical and biotech companies communicate complex scientific data effectively. They create targeted educational programs and strategic communications to support product adoption and drive commercial success. The Medical Writer will be responsible for developing scientific and medical content in various formats, interpreting data, presenting medical information to clients and healthcare professionals (HCPs), and collaborating with internal teams. This role offers a career path to Senior Medical Writer, Associate Medical Director, Medical Director, and Senior Medical Director.

Requirements

PhD, MD, PharmD, or advanced nursing degree
Developing PPT presentations about clinical or scientific topics
Analyzing clinical trial data
Summarizing scientific literature about a specific disease state or other topic
Other medical writing experience
Presenting scientific overviews or independent research to peers or at conferences
Excellent writing abilities (clear, concise, creative)
Diligent problem-solving skills
Ability to consistently apply critical thinking
Expertise with creating content in PowerPoint
Excellent communication skills
Ability to understand and consistently apply marketing strategies when developing content for promotional medical education
Ability to apply constructive feedback into individual projects and more globally in the course of professional development
Ability to handle multiple timelines
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and reference management software (e.g., Endnote, Reference Manager)

Nice To Haves

Publication of scientific manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals
Prior experience developing content at a promotional medical communications agency (can include internship or freelance experience)

Responsibilities

Serve as a therapeutic category expert while working in cross-functional teams
Participate in internal meetings, attend and participate in external client/HCP meetings, take meeting notes, and apply feedback/decisions to post-meeting deliverables
Create accurate scientific/medical writing for a variety of medical communication and promotional projects
Translate scientific concepts into promotional content in collaboration with copy writers, creative directors, and medical directors
Research (eg, literature and competitor searches)
Stay up-to-date on scientific developments and their medical implications
Understand the clinical utility of therapeutic choices within disease states
Ensure quality standards of promotional medical writing
Support new business initiatives
Represent the agency with the highest standards in all endeavors
Regular engagement with pharmaceutical clients and HCPs, with support from colleagues at Fingerpaint Medical