Senior Medical Writer/Scientific Writer
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- Researches assigned projects comprehensively (conducts literature searches using tools such as MEDLINE, Ovid, R&D Insight, obtains reprints of articles, reads background material, including books, journal articles, study reports, etc.)
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Writes in a clear and concise manner, incorporating the following basic writing elements:
- Good grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and spelling
- Use of appropriate scientific terminology
- Good sentence flow; sentences are organized in a coherent and ordered manner
- Information is presented in a logical, organized, scientific manner
- Writing is scientific, not conversational, and appropriate for the target audience
- Ensures referencing is appropriate and correct
- Chooses appropriate, timely references
- Chooses the appropriate data from source
- Cites data appropriately and accurately in text
- Uses primary references preferentially; understands appropriate use of secondary references
- Incorporates messages in a scientifically appropriate manner
- Demonstrates good attention to detail
- Writes specific projects as assigned within the budgetary constraints of the proposal and project plan.
- Asks relevant client queries that are appropriate in tone and quality
- Establishes and maintains good relationships and direct communications with clients and authors on project-specific tasks
- Responsible for assisting and working with creative and editorial support staff to provide necessary background and technical information required to complete tasks and for review and approval of work
- Responsible for attendance, as required, at project meetings and for providing status reports at these meetings regarding projects in progress
- Attends off-site meetings with client as required
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of scientific data, statistical methods and commonly encountered study designs
- Demonstrates proficiency in software required for scientific writing and presentations, including SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Adobe Acrobat, etc.
- Responsible for familiarization with AMA and Company styles of writing
- Accurately and completely incorporates client, comments as appropriate
- Uses version control appropriately
- Incorporates all changes, and resolves conflicting instructions/revisions
- Responsible for fact checking (including references) and spell checking all manuscripts and project materials before submission to senior staff
- Accurately highlights appropriate parts of references and submits copies of all highlighted references with all projects
- Advanced degree in a life science (PharmD, MD, PhD)
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience and/or training
- Solid knowledge of the managed markets, payer, market access and/or pharmacoeconomics space
- Experience with clinical and scientific information
- A self-starter with exceptional writing and research skills, a good command of AMA style, superb time-management skills, and a solid knowledge of communications styles
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