Medical Writer

BGBx

6d•$70,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

The Medical Writer is the Medical content lead on their account(s) and is responsible for day-to-day development of medical content. The Medical Writer is responsible for delivering high quality, scientifically rigorous content that is in line with brand strategy and objectives, while adhering to timelines and internal processes. The Medical Writer must be able to fulfill the responsibilities and demonstrate the competencies outlined below under the direct supervision of their manager or designated senior team member.

Requirements

An MD, PharmD, PhD, or MS degree in a relevant scientific discipline is required
At least one years’ worth of experience in medical communications or related industry

Nice To Haves

Interested in applying their scientific training to drug development strategy and scientific knowledge exchange
Enjoy working on a range of projects, including traditional “left-brained” projects (complex scientific analysis) and traditional “right-brained” projects (creative, innovative communications)
Detail-oriented and team-focused, with excellent interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

Conducts required research in a timely and proficient manner, utilizing the appropriate resources
Develops scientifically accurate, strategically aligned, grammatically correct, and impactful content, from initiation through completion, with input from manager
Accurately and efficiently annotates content per brand style guide and AMA rules
Assumes accountability for accuracy of work
Understands the product/scientific/therapeutic and competitive space and proactively provides recommendations regarding planned projects to internal team
Understands the internal BGB processes and adheres to timelines and procedures, as agreed to by the cross-functional team
Actively engages in discussions with clients in a team setting
Builds skills/is comfortable speaking to content during client calls
Builds rapport with clients over time through demonstration of subject matter knowledge
May, at times, act as client-facing medical lead, with support from manager
Partners with manager and Account team to provide the client with a united, organized, professional, pleasant experience on teleconferences and in person
Local (tri-state) client engagement travel as needed/required
Understands the role of Medical within the agency and works to set appropriate expectations and operating norms within the team
Shares best practices and strategic insights within team to maximize efficiencies
Leads by example to demonstrate efficiency, team productivity, and superior scientific quality for all deliverables