Senior Medical Writer

Synchrony Group•West Chester, PA

16h

About The Position

The Senior Medical Writer: 1) writes original content for publications activities, and other materials for healthcare professional (HCP) and internal client audiences; 2) demonstrates a command of relevant therapeutic areas and expertise with assigned products; 3) analyzes, interprets, and applies clinical data to produce high-quality scientific communications; 4) follows all internal processes and procedures with regard to workflow, development of deliverables, and adherence to industry best practices and guidelines.

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
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 (eg, manuscripts, posters, physician/patient materials)
Expertise in multiple therapeutic areas
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a command of assigned therapeutic areas and expertise with assigned products
Write original content for publication/communication activities (primary and review manuscripts, abstracts, posters), slide presentations, meeting summaries, and other materials for HCP and internal audiences
Prepare materials according to internal writing guidelines and other applicable guidelines (eg, client-specific style guidelines, compliance best practices, journal style guidelines)
Follow all internal processes and procedures with regard to workflow, development of deliverables, and adherence to industry best practices, including GPP3
Demonstrate 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 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 writers’ work as necessary
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