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Full time

Job Description

Drawn together from various backgrounds including the pharmaceutical industry, research, marketing, medical and regulatory writing, sales, publishing, digital media and design, we have the experience and all-round ability to conceive and deliver the best quality medical communications programs.

The Medical Writer (“MW”) is responsible for the dissemination of medical and scientific data with a fair and accurate balance into appropriate medical documentation such as slide kits, manuscripts, and posters. The MW works to ensure that all content is accurate and correctly referenced. The MW provides editorial support and medical direction for project related materials. The MW works with client services and other scientific service team members to meet client expectations.

Scientific Content

• Responsible for the writing component of assigned projects
• Maintain and follow current editorial and style guidelines
• Attend planning meetings with internal team members to determine specifications and timelines for individual projects
• Conduct literature searches of relevant material
• Assist in the research and scientific content development for proposals

Editorial

• Edit and alter custom communications in AMA style to agreed specifications and to budgeted timelines to meet client requirements
• Review and interpret scientific / technical documents and process information into concise and medically accurate scientific communications
• Coordinate editing and revisions to clients expectations and for style
• Review scientific writings and data to ensure medically accurate information to client specifications

Core Experience and Skills

• Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacology, medicine or writing preferred
• Minimum of 1-3 years experience in medical writing
• Current knowledge of medical writing and AMA guidelines
• Excellent written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment, work to and within deadlines and to juggle multiple projects
• Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Windows software including, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with reference manager software

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