Medical Writer

Role Overview:

The Medical Writer will leverage scientific/clinical expertise and exceptional medical writing skills to support development of Medscape Medical Affairs programs delivered at the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Medical Writing

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Create high-quality scientific, medical, and/or clinical content for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers

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Develop PowerPoint presentations, text-based copy, and other project-related deliverables for multimedia programs across digital, live virtual, and/or in-person formats

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Ensure content alignment with program goals and client expectations

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Engage with thought leaders and medical experts in the specified therapeutic area to support content development

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Maintain up-to-date knowledge of key clinical issues within the therapeutic areas of interest; remain current with relevant literature; clinical practice guidelines; approved therapeutic drugs, regimens, and devices; and therapeutic pipelines

Medical Education Expertise

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Create medical education content that is clinically appropriate, instructionally-sound, and adherent to industry regulations

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Support application of adult learning theory, instructional design principles, and best practices for health care provider education for specified projects

Cross-Functional Collaboration

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Meet regularly with team members to review work quality, client satisfaction, productivity metrics, and progress toward project-related objectives

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Demonstrate accountability against defined performance standards for working with internal teams and clients

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Complete projects within established timelines and to specifications

Skills & Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

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Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in developing digital, live virtual, in-person, and hybrid medical education programs for healthcare providers

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At least 3 to 5 years’ experience as a medical writer/content developer at a medical education/communications AGENCY

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Preference given to individuals with prior Medical Affairs experience

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Preference given to individuals with established expertise in hematology/oncology, neurology, or immunology

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Highly proficient in written English and verbal communication skills; additional languages a plus

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Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite - particularly PowerPoint - with excellent editorial skills (writing and editing)

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An advanced degree in a medical or science-related specialty (MD, PharmD, RN, NP, PA, PhD) is preferred; minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree (life sciences, public health, or clinical sciences) or similar with several years’ relevant work experience required

Essential Skills & Attributes:

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Excellent computer skills that include working remotely on shared networks and cloud-based systems (e.g., SharePoint, Google Drive, Workfront, and others)

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Proficiency with web-based data and document sharing sites and authoring tools (Box, Read Cube, EndNote, Tableau) a plus

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Comfortable in a highly deadline-driven environment; able to pivot quickly between tasks and adapt to rapidly shifting priorities

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Self-motivated and capable of working independently

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Possessing strong problem-solving and time-management skills; capable of addressing unforeseen issues to ensure that project goals and timelines are consistently met

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High degree of professionalism and comfortable building collaborative work relationships with both internal and external stake holders

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Excellent organizational skills, with a track record of meeting deadlines

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Willingness to travel; estimated up to 15% (during peak times) for program delivery and training opportunitie s

Salary range : $90,000 - $95,000 Depending on Experience.

Bonus Eligible: This position is also eligible for a discretionary company bonus, based upon business results.

Benefits: Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the company sponsored benefit programs, including the following within the first 12 months of employment:

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
• Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)

Eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on job classification, schedule (e.g., full-time vs. part-time), work location and length of employment.