Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Requisition Number: 12285
Function: Research & Scientific
Job Title: Medical Writer
Job Responsibilities
Come be a part of the company that’s Making Medicine Smarter™ for millions of Americans.
Scientific Solutions Writer
A Scientific Solutions Writer is responsible for managing assigned projects for their given account, under the supervision of an experienced team member.
The Scientific Solutions Writer role includes but is not limited to the following:
• Have a working knowledge of account product/indication(s) including:
– Authors, congresses, journal publishers in designated therapy area
– Current overview of therapy area(s) and competitor products
• Develop/write publication plan outputs and communications including:
– Liaise with authors, clients, congresses, and journal publishers
– Determine appropriate target audiences
– Provide congress and journal recommendations based on the clinical trial data/program and market assessment
– Appropriate incorporation of key medical objectives and key clinical findings
– Write/manage publication plan outputs, e.g. abstracts, posters, manuscripts (primary and secondary), presentations, slide kits, and other publications and communications initiatives to a consistently high standard
– Datavision™ : coordinate circulation and project reviews, and regularly input scientific updates
• Ensure and maintain high standards of quality control and adhere to account team processes including:
– Follow in-house/account team procedure to ensure scientific and editorial quality control checks are undertaken on draft copy written by yourself prior to its provision to the client
– Understand and adhere to other internal, plus external/client account team processes and procedures
– Have a working knowledge of (and keep current with revised/updated guidelines) ICMJE Guidelines, Good Publication Practice 2 Guidelines, and Consort Statement and Guidelines, and ensure their application across assigned projects
– Have an understanding of clients’ publication policy and ensure appropriate implementation
Medco is a leading healthcare company serving more than 60 million people. We’re looking for individuals who are ready to challenge conventional wisdom in the spirit of positively impacting people’s lives. Join the company that Fortune magazine ranked No. 1 in “Most Admired Companies” in the pharmacy category and No. 5 globally in Innovation. Then, use your intelligence, creativity, integrity, and hard work to help us enhance our products and services. We offer a highly competitive base salary and an outstanding benefits program, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, 401(k) with Company match, life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, and an employee stock purchase plan.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities:
The Scientific Solutions Writer will successfully implement all day-to-day aspects of assigned projects. In so doing, the following are prerequisites:
Project Management
– Client contact for all scientific/medical aspects of assigned projects
– Development and timely delivery of all assigned projects
– Effective use of Datavision™ consistent with account team requirements for all assigned projects
– Provision of project status information as and when required
– Working flexibly as part of an account team
Scientific Writing
– Good medical writing ability with high scientific accuracy
– Ability to evaluate/critique data/information
– Appropriate use of communication points
– Develop content and modify writing style for different medical audiences and publication/project output types
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V
Relocation Approved?: No
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia/Eastern Pa.
Travel Required: Up to 10%
Education Required: Bachelor
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