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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
- Create high-quality scientific, medical, and/or clinical content for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers
- Develop PowerPoint presentations, text-based copy, and other project-related deliverables for multimedia programs across digital, live virtual, and/or in-person formats
- Ensure content alignment with program goals and client expectations
- Engage with thought leaders and medical experts in the specified therapeutic area to support content development
- 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
- Create medical education content that is clinically appropriate, instructionally-sound, and adherent to industry regulations
- Support application of adult learning theory, instructional design principles, and best practices for healthcare provider education for specified projects
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Meet regularly with team members to review work quality, client satisfaction, productivity metrics, and progress toward project-related objectives
- Demonstrate accountability against defined performance standards for working with internal teams and clients
- Complete projects within established timelines and to specifications
Skills & Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in developing digital, live virtual, in-person, and hybrid medical education programs for healthcare providers
- At least 3 to 5 years’ experience as a medical writer/content developer at a medical education/communications AGENCY
- Preference given to individuals with prior Medical Affairs experience
- Preference given to individuals with established expertise in hematology/oncology, neurology, or immunology
- Highly proficient in written English and verbal communication skills; additional languages a plus
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite - particularly PowerPoint - with excellent editorial skills (writing and editing)
- 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
- Excellent computer skills that include working remotely on shared networks and cloud-based systems (e.g., SharePoint, Google Drive, Workfront, and others)
- Proficiency with web-based data and document sharing sites and authoring tools (Box, Read Cube, EndNote, Tableau) a plus
- Comfortable in a highly deadline-driven environment; able to pivot quickly between tasks and adapt to rapidly shifting priorities
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently
- Possessing strong problem-solving and time-management skills; capable of addressing unforeseen issues to ensure that project goals and timelines are consistently met
- High degree of professionalism and comfortable building collaborative work relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent organizational skills, with a track record of meeting deadlines
- Willingness to travel; estimated up to 15% (during peak times) for program delivery and training opportunities
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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.
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