Senior Medical Writer - Clinical Evaluation Reporting (CER)

Abbott • Maple Grove, MN

6d • $78,000 - $156,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is a global healthcare leader dedicated to helping people live more fully at all stages of life. Our diverse portfolio includes leading businesses in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines, serving people in over 160 countries. This on-site opportunity is for a Senior Medical Writer on our Regulatory Clinical Evaluation team, providing technical and strategic writing expertise throughout the product development and lifecycle process. The role involves authoring Clinical Evaluation Reporting documents for Neuromodulation, CAHF, and Vascular products. Experience in clinical study management and design, medical or scientific writing, quality engineering/risk management, and strong communication skills are essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Medical Technology or equivalent technical degree OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in a related area such as R&D, Technical Product Development, or Quality in a healthcare industry.
• Must possess comprehensive written and verbal communication, interpersonal, presentation, analytical, project management skills and the ability to prioritize and handle a large volume of projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Writing, editing and managing engineering and technical documentation utilized in the development of new products and improvement of existing products.
• Developing spreadsheets or databases for the capture, assembly, and graphical presentation of metrics.
• Non-product application validation - Process establishment including metrics definition, statistical analysis and analytical techniques.
• Experience in complaint handling, operation or service of diagnostic instrumentation, or medical technology.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in science, biomedical engineering, medicine, nursing or similar health related discipline
• Experience in experimental design, data interpretation, and summarizing clinical data.
• Knowledge of division products and or Quality systems and measures
• 3+ years of medical writing experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry or 7+ years general technical writing; CER writing experience
• Relevant experience in a related area such as Clinical Research, Product Development or Quality or in a healthcare industry.
• Writing, editing and managing clinical and technical documentation utilized in the development of new products and improvement of existing products.
• Experience may include writing experience in a medical, pharmaceutical, medical device, clinical research, medical or research industry, or combination of these skills.
• Understanding of medical technology
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to manage complex tasks and manage time effectively
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Experience in complaint handling, operation or service of diagnostic instrumentation or medical technology.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model.

Responsibilities

• Writes and contributes to Clinical Evaluation reporting deliverables including Clinical Evaluation Plans/Reports, PMS and PMCF Plans/Reports, SSCPs, Regulatory Responses and other related documentation.
• Evaluates and summarizes clinical evidence including data from sources such as clinical investigations, literature, post-market surveillance, risk, and post market clinical evaluations. Analyzes results in preparation for product applications and submissions.
• Collaborates with team members and stakeholders in planning for and supporting CER related projects and processes.
• Supports additional clinical, regulatory, quality and engineering related deliverable as assigned.
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with Sales and Marketing, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Library Services, Product Performance Group (PPG), Quality Engineering, Clinical Affairs, Clinical Science, Risk Management and Medical Affairs in completing clinical evaluation project related deliverables.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of assigned products. Identifies appropriate sources of relevant data, interprets, evaluates and incorporates information from various sources including literature, clinical data, and medical references.
• Reviews IFUs, patient guides, Risk Management files, Clinical Evaluation Protocols, Clinical Evaluation Reports and Plans (CER/CEP), physician training materials, ensuring alignment of risk information. Involved in responses to complex queries such as those issued by notified bodies and stakeholders.
• Authors and contributes to necessary documents for regulatory submissions and communications, risk reviews and other processes such as regulatory inquiries.
• Ensures quality in all deliverables and documentation with attention to detail, consistency and integrity of data. Responsible for compliance with applicable corporate and divisional policies and procedures. Ensures compliance to applicable regulations and guidance’s (ISO13485, ISO14155, ISO14791, MEDDEV 2.7.1, MDR, and EU and FDA guidance documents) and applicable Abbott SOPs and DOPs.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior