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Senior Medical Writer Role at MediMedia Managed Markets:
 
In this role, you will be responsible for the production of marketing and training materials for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.  The Senior Medical Writer (SMW) is responsible for developing projects and content which includes slide presentations, manuscripts, executive summaries, outlines, abstracts and scientific posters across several therapeutic areas. The SMW works closely with other Editorial and Client Services team members to meet client expectations, budgets and timelines.
 
 
Who Are We?
MediMedia Managed Markets (MMMM) is a rapidly growing, full service marketing agency recognized for its long history and innovative approach to establishing market access solutions for biopharmaceutical and device products.  We’re seeking strategic and creative thinkers who are interested in accepting a new challenge.  At MMMM, you’ll be encouraged to develop professionally by extending your range of skills and knowledge. We offer you an atmosphere where you can take pride in your work, reach your personal goals and share in our collective success.
 
ICON plc is a fast-growing global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, known for its innovative approach. Presently located in over 40 countries with over 80 offices worldwide, ICON has over 11,000 employees globally and is among the top 5 Clinical Research Organizations.
 
Through the recent acquisition of MediMedia Managed Markets and CHC Group, ICON has strengthened its expertise in scientific communications and market access. ICON’s core commercialization and outcomes capabilities coupled with the strategic consultancy services of MMMM and CHC Group, has created the industry’s most integrated product development, clinical communication and market access solution. This means more growth and career opportunities for our current and future employees!
 
 
What’s In It For You?
We provide our Medical Writers with a strong benefits package that includes a comprehensive health plan, retirement plans, competitive pay, vacation, and an annual incentive plan to reward performance.
 
We have a friendly environment where you can be fully engaged, motivated and rewarded. We allow you to shine because it enables us to achieve our goals. Our employees are our best asset and we encourage upward mobility by enabling them to realize their potential within a performance culture that is demanding and exciting.
 
 
Responsibilities:
  • 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.)
  • 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
  
To Succeed You Will Need:
  • 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   
 
We invite you to learn more about MediMedia Managed Markets at www.medimedia.com
and to review additional opportunities at www.iconplc.com/careers.
 
 
What’s Next?
Following your application you will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters and if successful we will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.

 
MediMedia Managed Markets, LLC, an ICON plc Company is an equal opportunity employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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