Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Requisition Number: 12288
Function: Research & Scientific
Job Title: Senior Medical Writer
Job Responsibilities
Come be a part of the company that’s Making Medicine Smarter™ for millions of Americans
UBC Envision Group Scientific Solutions Senior Writer
A Scientific Solutions Senior Writer is responsible for managing scientific projects or programs of activities for their given account
The Scientific Solutions Senior Writer role includes but is not limited to the following:
• Input into strategic planning of specific account activities including:
– Participate in the development or the updating/augmenting of strategic publications plans for account/program, as required
– Participate in the development (at client request) key medical objectives and identify key clinical findings, as required
• Maintain a broad awareness of account product/indication(s), in addition to an in-depth knowledge and focus on a specific element of an account product portfolio within the particular therapeutic area(s) including:
– Interact with individual study champions and key members of the client team
– Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of authors, congresses, journal publishers, etc in designated therapy area(s)
– Maintain up-to-date knowledge 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
– Effective 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:
– Ensure necessary scientific and editorial quality control checks are undertaken on draft copy written by yourself prior to its provision to client
– Ensure adherence to internal and external/client account team processes and procedures
– Have a comprehensive 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 full appreciation of clients’ publication policy and ensure appropriate implementation across assigned projects
• Support business development including:
– Assist in the development of the scientific section of RFI and RFP responses
– Assist in the development of the scientific section of client pitch presentations
– Attend, in a scientific capacity, pitch presentations
Additional Responsibilities Undertaken by Some Senior Writers
• Mentor an entry-level (or new to Envision) writer in the following:
– Research and write publication plan outputs, e.g. abstracts, posters, manuscripts (primary and secondary), presentations, slide kits, and other publications and communications initiatives
– Appropriate use of Datavision™ for project records, reviews, approvals, etc
– Target audiences, medical objectives, key clinical findings, competitors, market, etc for their product account
– Internal and external/client account team processes and procedures
• Line management responsibilities for assigned entry-level writer, including approving timesheets/vacation via FocalPoint, and with the help of the Scientific Solutions Team Lead as necessary, undertaking their performance appraisals, plus development and implementation of training plans in line with Company policy
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 Senior Writer will successfully implement all day-to-day aspects of assigned projects and/or programs. In so doing, the following are prerequisites:
Project Management
– Client contact for all scientific/medical aspects of assigned projects and/or programs
– Development and timely delivery of all assigned projects or programs
– Managing and driving forward delivery of project components undertaken by others, e.g. Graphics, Production Editor
– 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
– Attend and participate in face-to-face client/author meetings, as necessary
Scientific Writing
– Excellent medical writing ability with high scientific accuracy
– Competent in evaluating/critiquing data/information
– Effective 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:
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