Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc. Members of the Penumbra team agree that this is where their work has meaning -- we are transforming the treatment of some of the world's most devastating conditions. Penumbra is where everyone's ideas matter, and where learning and growth are constant. No. 5 on the Greater Bay Area Manufacturers List, San Francisco Business Times, 2020 100 Fastest-Growing Companies, Fortune, 2019 Review our community guidelines for LinkedIn here: https://bit.ly/2Jmbw83.

General Summary

Serving as a key link among essential functions, the Scientific Communications Medical Writer ensures the clear, precise, and accessible communication of critical information. By interpreting clinical study results and collaborating with healthcare professionals (e.g., study investigators, physicians, and KOLs) and cross-functional teams within clinical research, regulatory affairs, research and development, and marketing, the medical writer will prepare journal manuscripts and conference materials (e.g., abstracts and presentations) to support product development and marketing efforts. Additionally, the medical writer may contribute to tracking medical writing documents, developing templates, and providing training for new staff members.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

•Prepare high-quality abstracts and presentations for submission and presentation at conferences.

•Engage in scientific writing and/or edit manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals to achieve publication goals.

•Ensure scientific communication deliverables are completed in a timely manner.

•Evaluate data and translate information into succinct, scientific summaries.

•Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, marketing, and creative teams to ensure data dissemination goals and deadlines are met.

•Work with clinical study management and statistics teams to create timelines for completing data dissemination plans related to clinical studies.

•Develop and maintain strong relationships with academic institutions, physicians, KOLs, hospitals, and scientific societies/associations to facilitate scientific communication efforts.

•Contribute to the preparation of clinical data for analysis and scientific writing.

•Conduct literature searches for relevant disease states and maintain the clinical literature library.

•Attend relevant medical and scientific conferences to synthesize and disseminate summaries.

•Lead cross-functional project reviews and serve as a subject matter expert on clinical study teams to create timelines for completing medical writing documents.

•Serve as a core team member on clinical study teams, leading cross-functional project reviews.

•Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures. *

•Understand relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company. *

•Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures. *

•Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

*Indicates an essential function of the role

Position Qualifications

Required education and experience:

•Advanced degree (Master’s, PhD, or MD) with 2+ years of experience as a medical writer in the medical device, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry; or 5+ years of experience as a medical writer in clinical/scientific research, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional qualifications:

•Recent experience as a medical writer for cardiovascular clinical trials within the medical device, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry is highly desired.

•The ideal candidate will demonstrate an assiduous approach in their work and throughout their portfolio, ensuring a high level of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail in all tasks.

•A natural team player, equally comfortable working on their own, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize assignments while handling multiple projects simultaneously.

•Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of tools is required.

•Familiarity with laws, regulations, standards, and guidance governing the conduct of clinical studies a plus.

Working Conditions

•General office environment.

•Willingness and ability to work on site.

•May have business travel from 5% - 10%.

•Requires some lifting and moving of up to 15 pounds.

•Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.

•Must be able to move between buildings and floors within the office and access file cabinets or other supplies, as needed.

•Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day.

Annual Base Salary Range $120,000 to $160,000

We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

What We Offer

•A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.

•The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.

•A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra's Privacy Notice for California Residents.

For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.

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