Medical Writer

ROLE SUMMARY

Summarize the primary purpose & key accountabilities of the role, including geographical scope (i.e. Global vs. Country/Region).

Summary should be concise and include strategic information that would attract candidates to the role. It may be helpful to complete this section after you have finished the other sections of the document.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Jr. Associate, Medical Communications and Content Solutions, within the Global Medical Communications and Content Solutions (MCCS) team in the Global & US Medical Communications and Content (MCC) Organization is responsible for , developing global medical content including abstracts, manuscripts, congress posters/presentations, graphical abstracts, systematic literature reviews, plain language summaries, slide decks, medical education resources, social media, infographics, video, multi-media and other types of external-facing medical content under supervision.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

In order of importance, indicate the primary responsibilities critical to the performance of the role. It is recommended not to list actual tasks but focus on 5-8 essential responsibilities that highlight accountability and level of judgment required.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Jr. Associate will develop with support and supervision, relevant medical affairs content, including abstracts, manuscripts, congress posters/presentations, graphical abstracts, systematic literature reviews, plain language summaries, slide decks, medical education resources, social media, infographics, video, multi-media and other types of external-facing medical content.
• Responsibilities may include researching, organizing, compiling, interpreting, and quality check of various types of technical and/or medical content.
• Provide solutions to stakeholders in alignment with manager for all projects and collaborate with other teams to drive these solutions (Graphics, Compliance agency, Statistics teams, etc.).
• Ensure execution of all projects within expected timelines while adhering to all quality and compliance requirements for medical content.
• Ensure training on relevant tools and processes, including new generative AI technology platforms, that ensure efficient and compliant execution of all medical affairs content.
• Track the progress of projects and resolve any issues/problems with guidance from manager.
• Identify and train to become an expert on one new tool/skill for content creation representing the latest trends in the industry.

QUALIFICATIONS

Indicate basic and preferred qualifications:

- Basic Qualifications are job related, consistent with business requirements and necessary for the performance of an essential function of this role including: education/licenses/certifications, location, relevant experience, technical and/or other job-related skills. Basic qualifications determine minimum requirements that applicants must possess to be qualified for the role; anyone who does not meet basic qualifications for the role will not be interviewed or eligible for hire.

- Preferred Qualifications are job-related qualifications that may be indicated in addition to basic qualifications; they are not absolutely required for performance of the job but are desired and further describe the education/skills/experience sought for the position. Preferred qualifications enhance a candidates ability to perform the job.

Basic Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree, (eg, MS, MRes, MPharm, PhD, PharmD, MBBS/MD)
• 2+ year’s experience in pharmaceutical medicine, including medical affairs, medical compliance.
• Proven ability to take ownership of individual work and align with more experienced colleagues on scope, timelines, quality expectations, etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills to quickly build rapport and credibility with colleagues and key external stakeholders cross culturally/regionally.
• Experience in medical content writing /writing in academic settings/ communications experience within an agency, CRO, Pharma / Biotech Company.
• Effective English verbal and written communication with flexibility to be clear, consistent, compliant, and appropriate for a variety of settings
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and understand the applications of technology to medical content development
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in assigned therapeutic areas
• Experience in medical content creation
• Multimedia and omnichannel experience
• Rapid adoption of new digital content, technology, and resources
• Global / international work or educational experience Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile