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Medical Writer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacology or medicine
  • Previous medical writing experience within a medical communications agency or pharmaceutical environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, work to and within deadlines and to juggle multiple projects

Responsibilities

  • Review and interpret data from preclinical and clinical research articles to create scientific written materials
  • Interact with leading international pharmaceutical clients and prominent scientists on therapeutic and scientific issues
  • Conduct literature searches to ensure accurate medical information delivery for assigned projects
  • Synthesize clinical trial data for appropriate physician and consumer audiences

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Communication
  • Social Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork

About the company

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ApotheCom, an Inizio Company

  • PR & Communications
  • 201–500
ApotheCom is a Global Medical Communications Powerhouse with offices in London, Leeds, Yardley, New York, San Francisco, San Diego, Boston, Lebanon, Auckland, Tokyo and Johannesburg. Our mission is to be an effective and proactive broker of collaborative and sustained engagement for the healthcare community, to drive meaningful change and positive outcomes. ApotheCom is uniquely able to create and deploy teams across many geographies, pulling on specialized skills and specific market expertise. The team comprises 130 PhDs and PharmDs and more than 250 content developers who understand how to tell the scientific, clinical, and value stories to reach specific audiences. The global team structure supports dedicated practice areas in Scientific Communications and Publications, Medical Education and Access Pathways and Outcomes in addition to therapeutic areas of excellence across chronic diseases, oncology, vaccines and infectious diseases, cell and genes therapies and specialized medicine. The matrix structure has been created to fuel innovation and flexibility, with increased specialization and focus on multi-functional team working. At our core, we bring data agility, integrated evidence planning, scientific and value storytelling, convergence of technology and insight-driven problem-solving. Our single, global team structure with dedicated practice areas and defined therapeutic expertise has been specifically designed to remove every barrier to being able to provide the best expertise in the right place and at the right time for our clients. ApotheCom is part of Inizio Medical. Inizio is a strategic partner for health and life sciences with a full suite of medical, marketing, advisory and engagement services.

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Job description

ApotheCom, an Inizio Medical company, is an exciting leader in the field of medical communications. Drawn together from several backgrounds including the pharmaceutical industry, research, marketing, medical and regulatory writing, sales, publishing, digital media and design, we have the experience and all-round ability to conceive and deliver the best quality medical communications programs.

About the role

As a Medical Writer, you will use your scientific expertise to develop and deliver innovative medical communications projects.

Here's what you'll be doing:

  • The role will involve reviewing and interpreting data from preclinical and clinical research articles as the basis of creating scientific written materials in keeping with project briefs.
  • Working with leading international pharmaceutical clients, you will have the opportunity to interact with some of the world’s leading scientists and physicians on critical therapeutic and scientific issues.
  • Remain current with medical developments and conducts literature searches to ensure delivery of accurate medical information for assigned projects.
  • Participate in client meetings / teleconferences and attend scientific meetings as required.
  • Synthesize clinical trial data and translates relevance for the appropriate physician and consumer audiences according to client requirements for assigned projects.

About you:

  • Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacology or medicine
  • Previous medical writing experience within a medical communications agency or pharmaceutical environment. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, work to and within deadlines and to juggle multiple projects
  • Strong financial, administrative and organization skills, including ability to multi-task
  • Keen attention to detail, ability to prioritize responsibilities and work in a team-oriented environment as well as independently
  • Advanced computer skills, knowledge of Internet searches and Microsoft Windows software including Word, Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) and PowerPoint.
  • Travel as needed, including weekends

Benefits:

  • Health coverage
  • Retirement plan
  • PTO

This position is open to candidates who are looking for a fully remote or hybrid opportunity based in the United States.

 In addition to a competitive package, we are known for our friendly and informal working environment. We also offer excellent opportunities for career and personal development, and a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(K), vacation, holiday, and sick time.

ApotheCom proudly offers an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to driving a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging where everyone is able to bring each facet of themselves to work each day. At ApotheCom, we believe there is strength in diversity and inclusivity, and that strength is a driver of our success.

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. We consider compensation more than just a base salary – that’s why we also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.Compensation$1—$1 USD

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

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