Medical Writer Jobs

Job Title: Senior Medical Editor Company: Medimedia Location: Yardley, PA Description: With over 1,600 employees in offices throughout the U.S. and in Canada, MediMedia offers some of the best-known brands in healthcare communications to both industry professionals and consumers. In addition to its leading consumer health content sources, MediMedia is the pre-eminent provider of solutions for pharmaceutical companies along their entire marketing continuum, targeting physicians, payers and patients with our content and applications. MediMedia is a dynamic and rapidly growing company committed to providing the healthcare industry with some of the most extensive communications, educational and marketing services available. Visit our online Corporate Career Center at www.medimedia.com/careers.aspx Yardley, PA - Our Managed Markets Division seeks a Senior Medical Editor to lead the development of scientific and promotional pharmaceutical content for Managed Care audiences. This position involves project management and editing, heavy client interaction, and supervision of freelance writers to produce slide kits, monographs, training tools, and other sales support materials. Responsibilities include developing relationships with biopharmaceutical clients to foster content development; managing freelance writers, and substantial content editing and collaboration with in-house graphic artists. Position requires a self-starter with a proven track record of client satisfaction, strong medical or pharmaceutical editorial experience, a thorough knowledge of the biopharmaceutical industry promotional review process, and a command of the English language. Minimum requirements: ' PharmD or RPh ' 5+ years in pharmaceutical editing in a pharmaceutical, agency, or health plan environment ' Knowledge of Managed Care a strong plus ' Proficient in PowerPoint ' Exceptional communicator Requirements see above

Job Title: Freelance Medical Editor for Trade Journal - Company: Location: phoenix, AZ Description: Growing publishing company is seeking a freelance editor for an existing dermatology publication. Candidate should have the following: - Medical editing experience - Minimum of 4 years editing experience - Bachelor?s degree in English, Journalism or a related field, or in a related technical field - Computer proficiency in basic Microsoft office software applications - Strong language and editing skills - Proficiency with AP style - Proven multitasking capability - Detail-oriented - Understands deadlines and what it takes to meet them - Motivated and responsible Please send resume and any other pertinent information. Location: Phoenix Valley Compensation: TBD This is a contract job. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Job Title: Sr. Manager, Medical Writing Company: Sanofi-Aventis Location: Bridgewater, NJ Description: Sanofi-aventis is facing the future and leading the way as the 3rd largest pharmaceutical company in the world and number 1 in Europe. Backed by a world-class R&D organization, sanofi-aventis is developing leading positions in seven therapeutic areas: cardiovascular disease, thrombosis, oncology, diabetes, central nervous system, internal medicine, and vaccines. Embrace this opportunity to join a diverse and talented group of individuals championed to take on innovation and change in our rapidly expanding organization. Position Summary: This position is responsible for successful oversight, development, implementation, and completion of protocol and clinical study report writing in time and quality. Responsible for oversight of timely completion of submission of study data to comply with reporting requirements (e.g. clinicaltrials.gov, etc.). This position has direct reports (contract staff). Responsible for management of contractor resources and allocation of project work through interactions with internal customers (MD, CTM, etc.). Responsible for providing and ensuring an adequate level of technical competence and training for the activities that staff are delivering. Role & Responsibilities: Manages a team of medical writers responsible for the writing and publishing of Clinical Study Reports (CSRs) and Abbreviated CSRs (ACSRs) for US Medical Affairs (USMA) managed Phase IIIb and IV studies. These activities may also provide writing support to the MD and Statistician in the production of Key Results Memos. Responsible for the coordination and prioritization of activities in order to ensure documents are accurately written and approved in a timely manner. Ensures best practices for document generation, management, review and publishing are in place within industry and specific company practices and tools. Medical Writer activities include: Gather all necessary data; set timelines and project management schedules. Get agreement to timelines by USMA and ensure they are met. Ensures documents are ready for GRESDA storage. Ensure all the CSR documents are written meet all the sanofi-aventis approved style and format standards. Ensure technical input or written text for specific sections are obtained from the appropriate functions, eg, pharmacovigilance, biostatistics. Maintain version control to minimize review errors. Ensure all CSRs receive proper sign-off and approval as described in the sanofi-aventis SOPs. Complete a thorough and accurate cross referencing for all CSR sections and collect the appendices. Convene scientific review teams as necessary to expedite CSR reviews and approvals. Lead discussions to find resolutions of any conflicting comments. Meet with individual members of teams as needed to complete CSR, eg, biostatisticians, clinical operations, medical director. Knowledgeable of the current regulatory and industry guidances and sanofi-aventis SOPs for writing CSRs including proper formatting, filing, references, and US and Global review processes. The document must be registration quality and filed in GRESDA. Coordinate the review processes for the approval teams for each USMA managed study. Responsible for the CSR to reflect the data as interpreted by the Medical Director for scientific and factual validity and quality. Ensure all CSRs are filed accurately and in the correct format. Provide support to the USMA Medical Directors in writing proposed study protocols. Draft protocols based on the study concept teams input and directions. Ensure the protocol meets all guidances and regulations for protocol documents. Develop protocols that reflect the concept teams needs and potential publications outputs. Responsible for generating and maintaining a quality system ensuring that all US SOPs and guidances relating to CSRs and the medical writing processes are adhered to and current and define the best industry practices for these activities. Maintain an up to date reference of all regulations, SOPs, and guidances that affect medical writing, especially for CSRs and Protocols. Initiate new SOPs or updates when necessary and secure appropriate approvals. Ensure quality controls are in place in order to ensure the adherence to defined processes and standards and ensure corrective actions are initiated in case of deviation to these standards and processes. Produce Regulatory filings for area of assignments. Job Requirements Education: Advanced degree in a primary science such as MS, PharmD, PhD, MD. Experience: Five or more years hands on experience with medical writing responsibilities in the pharmaceutical industry, academic research or publication vendor. Proven management skills including providing mentoring, medical writing and technical expertise and direction to medical writing personnel. Professional Skills: Must be able to demonstrate management competence, analytical inter-personal, planning, problem-solving and project management skills. Team player able to motivate, organize, manage, and provide direction to teams and individuals. Excellent networking and communicating skills with multifunctional internal partners. Ability to work effectively within a matrix organization. Strong commitment to ethics and patient safety. Permanently driving for the highest level of quality. Drive for results. Ability to make difficult decisions. Demonstrated excellent scientific writing and editing experience. Ability to manage vendors/consultants as a resource and maximizing their services. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to build successful relationships with global and US medical and marketing managers. Understand the processes in producing medical research (Phase IIIa through IV) documents. Proven scientific analytical skills. Understands bio-statistical data / reports. Some knowledge of Medical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Drug Development and Commercialization, Health economics outcomes, Biostatistics, Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Operations. Excellent skills using MS Word, PowerPoint, and Document Management systems. Works well in both cross functional teams and independently to produce expected outcomes. Demonstrated effective time-management skills; consistently meets established timelines with quality output. Strong and consistent attention to writing style details. Successful managerial experience in a similar capacity. Strong appreciation of and implementation of sanofi-aventis Values. Language: English Sanofi-aventis is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity to foster positive, innovative thinking that will benefit people worldwide. Sanofi-aventis is also committed to employing qualified individuals with disabilities and, where warranted, will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants, as well as its employees.

Job Title: Medical Writing Specialist Company: MedFocus Location: Montville, NJ Description: MEDICAL WRITING SPECIALIST COMPANY INFO: MedFocus offers clinical research contract outsourcing and staffing specifically to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. We specialize in the nationwide recruitment of clinical trials personnel. Our client is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care, nutrition and high-tech materials and is seeking to add a Medical Writing Specialist to their team in Montville , NJ. RESPONSIBILITIES: - The Medical Writing Specialist is responsible for the tracking, quality control and timely completion of the document components for complex medical writing projects, including Clinical Study Reports (CSRs), protocols, and other regulatory documents. - Working together with key interface partners (e.g. Study Management, Statistics and Programming) to facilitate the completion of clinical study reports and their appendices. Using project management skills to track, review and ensure timely completion of high quality regulatory documents. - Checking that study file components (e.g., Investigator CVs, protocol and amendments, sample case report form) needed for CSRs are checked into the electronic archive on a timely basis and meet all global standards and regulatory requirements. - Acting as a resource on all format and style related issues to ensure consistency within submission related documents prepared by Medical Writing or external partners. Maintaining departmental and project-specific style guides to reflect new agreements and changes due to SOPs and regulatory guidelines. - Assisting scientific medical writers in the review of protocols and case report forms to ensure that methods are clearly presented, data categories are clear, and terminology is consistent. - Performing real-time edits to clinical documents during comment review and resolution meetings. - Proofreading, reformatting and editing document text, as required, to ensure that all documents for a writing project meet all formatting and publishing requirements prior to final QC, compilation, and electronic publishing. - Managing the review and approval of documents in the document management system using standard procedures. QUALIFICATIONS: - Excellence in written and oral communication skills in English. - Excellent interpersonal skills. - Familiarity with clinical research, statistics, and regulatory submission requirements preferred. EDUCATION: - Bachelor's or Associates degree with strong electronic documentation and word processing skills. MedFocus offers competitive wage and benefits packages; Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, long term disability, Holiday and Vacation Time, life insurance and 401K may be applicable.

Job Title: Sr. Medical Editor for i3 Statprobe - any i3 location-300425 Company: UnitedHealth Group Location: Ann Arbor, MI Description: Job Category:Pharmaceutical Research Reference Code:300425 Position Type:Full-time Sr. Medical Editor for i3 Statprobe - any i3 location-300425 Descriptioni3 Statprobe focuses exclusively on providing the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries with comprehensive, integrated data service solutions that include data capture, summary, analysis, and reporting for clinical trials across all phases of research. The company demonstrates leadership and innovation by leveraging world-class process design and six-sigma quality, affording clients the ability to maximize efficiencies and exceed customer expectations. As a UnitedHealth Group company, i3 Statprobe is part of a worldwide health care service organization that uses innovation, integrity and commitment to prepare for the future - and you can prepare for yours with us. It's a rare combination for success that only a career with i3 Statprobe can provide. We are currently seeking a home or office based Sr. Medical Editor. The Sr. Medical Editor is responsible for providing editing, fact checking and quality control (QC) support for various medical and scientific documents produced for an i3 Statprobe client, to ensure accuracy, clarity, and stylistic integrity. Documents to review include but are not limited to response documents (standard, custom, and expedited) and product formulary documents (dossiers, executive summaries, product summaries) and others. Responsibilities · Copyedit and proofread medical information and regulatory documents (eg, clinical study reports) and / or publications (e.g., journal manuscripts, abstracts, slide kits). · Edit all copy for clarity, accuracy, logic, and style · Ensure compliance with in-house or client practices as well as regulatory guidelines and/or journal specifications · Verify factual information (data and text) as appropriate to the project · Ensure accuracy of in-text references to figures, tables, and other display elements to maintain appropriate medical messaging · Verify all reference citations and generate reference lists in the required style · When appropriate, check documents according to QC and/or Editing checklists · See documents through to completion, including the "publishing" step in the case of regulatory documents · Build relationships with staff and external freelancers · Provide support to Medical Writers as needed to help ensure the success of joint projects · Advise authors on ways to improve their writing, when needed · Communicate status of projects and provide feedback/recommendations to the team · Maintain editorial style on each projectQualifications· Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, science or healthcare-related field required with 1-2 years of medical writing/editing experience preferred · Proven skill in editing and proofing medical text in all production stages · Satisfactory completion of a sample edit or editing test · Strong reading and writing skills · Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills · Ability to work both as a member of a team and independently · Ability to uphold i3 or client style standards in a collegial manner · Well-versed in AMA style, ACCME standards and other styles as needed · Proven editing skills, encompassing attention to detail, accuracy, readability, and awareness of target audience · Ability to retain accuracy and high quality of work under constant pressure of tight deadlines and heavy workload · The ability to accurately track and follow multiple versions of the same document during its revisions for placement in Documentum or other document management system, for client review, or delivery of final draft · Expertise in MS Word (including track changes), Power Point, and internet search techniques · Knowledge of Reference Manager or other citation software a plus · Effective project and time management skills · Working knowledge of medical terminology Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer: M/F/D/V UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Job Title: Sr. Medical Editor for i3 Statprobe - any i3 location Company: UnitedHealth Group Location: Austin, TX Description: UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health. i3 Statprobe focuses exclusively on providing the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries with comprehensive, integrated data service solutions that include data capture, summary, analysis, and reporting for clinical trials across all phases of research. The company demonstrates leadership and innovation by leveraging world-class process design and six-sigma quality, affording clients the ability to maximize efficiencies and exceed customer expectations.   As a UnitedHealth Group company, i3 Statprobe is part of a worldwide health care service organization that uses innovation, integrity and commitment to prepare for the future - and you can prepare for yours with us. It's a rare combination for success that only a career with i3 Statprobe can provide.            We are currently seeking a home or office based Sr. Medical Editor.   The Sr. Medical Editor is responsible for providing editing, fact checking and quality control (QC) support for various medical and scientific documents produced for an i3 Statprobe client, to ensure accuracy, clarity, and stylistic integrity. Documents to review include but are not limited to response documents (standard, custom, and expedited) and product formulary documents (dossiers, executive summaries, product summaries) and others.   Responsibilities          Copyedit and proofread medical information and regulatory documents (eg, clinical study reports) and / or publications (e.g., journal manuscripts, abstracts, slide kits).          Edit all copy for clarity, accuracy, logic, and style          Ensure compliance with in-house or client practices as well as regulatory guidelines and/or journal specifications          Verify factual information (data and text) as appropriate to the project          Ensure accuracy of in-text references to figures, tables, and other display elements to maintain appropriate medical messaging          Verify all reference citations and generate reference lists in the required style          When appropriate, check documents according to QC and/or Editing checklists          See documents through to completion, including the "publishing" step in the case of regulatory documents          Build relationships with staff and external freelancers          Provide support to Medical Writers as needed to help ensure the success of joint projects          Advise authors on ways to improve their writing, when needed          Communicate status of projects and provide feedback/recommendations to the team          Maintain editorial style on each project Job Requirements:          Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, science or healthcare-related field required with 1-2 years of medical writing/editing experience preferred          Proven skill in editing and proofing medical text in all production stages          Satisfactory completion of a sample edit or editing test          Strong reading and writing skills          Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills          Ability to work both as a member of a team and independently          Ability to uphold i3 or client style standards in a collegial manner          Well-versed in AMA style, ACCME standards and other styles as needed          Proven editing skills, encompassing attention to detail, accuracy, readability, and awareness of target audience          Ability to retain accuracy and high quality of work under constant pressure of tight deadlines and heavy workload          The ability to accurately track and follow multiple versions of the same document during its revisions for placement in Documentum or other document management system, for client review, or delivery of final draft          Expertise in MS Word (including track changes), Power Point, and internet search techniques          Knowledge of Reference Manager or other citation software a plus          Effective project and time management skills          Working knowledge of medical terminology   Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer:  M/F/D/V   UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Job Title: MEDICAL DIRECTOR / MEDICAL WRITER Company: New Career Personnel Service Location: Bedminster, NJ Description: MEDICAL EDUCATION COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Medical Directors needed to provide strategic support in developing and implementing projects for both continuing medical education and promotion activities. ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE MEDICAL EDUCATION AGENCY OR CLIENT COMMUNICATIONS WRITING EXPERIENCE. The Medical Director (Medical Writer) will be responsible for counseling clients and developing a medical strategy that is consistent with product marketing goals. You should possess strong leadership, interpersonal, communication and administrative skills. The candidate should be either an MD, life science PhD, or Pharm D. The candidate should also have a minimum of 2 years pharmaceutical company and/or communications agency experience. You should possess a high degree of creativity and flexibility and be able to develop and execute medical marketing strategies and quickly chance the course of action based on feedback from peers and market information. Responsbilities include: Develop medical strategies for US and Worldwide pharmaceutical clients that can be leveraged for marketing campaigns. Assess client publication strategies and develop medical positioning for client's products in the assigned disease area. Review content of journal articles as part of the Brand Team and other communication materials, including promotional pieces. Interact with agency senior management in defining the development strategy and medical/marketing programs for clients. Great opportunity for an innovative thinker with superb organizational ability. Any therapeutic category experience is a plus. Please forward resume for consideration to Cyndi Finnegan, Executive Recruiter - Register to View New Career Personnel Services, Inc., 364 Parsippany Road, Suite 12B, Parsippany, NJ 0705 Register to View New Career Personnel Services is a professional search firm providing quality employees to the professional and consumer pharmaceutical communications industry (domestically and internationally). NCPS has been in operation since 1985.

Job Title: Medical Writer III Company: System One Scientific Location: Philadelphia, PA Description: System One is presently seeking qualified candidates for a Medical Writing III opportunity with their client, a large pharmaceutical company in the Philadelphia area. The incumbent will largely be responsible for the production of aggregate reports.   Duties and Responsibilities Include: Experience Summary Bridging Reports, and Commented Line Listings Planning, writing, addressing reviewer comments, and assembly of final document. Perform peer reviews of written reports and publications for other PVAR group members. This person will report to Manager or Associate Director, Pharmacovigilance Aggregate Reporting EXPERIENCE WITH PSUR's AND SAFETY WRITING IS REQUIRED   Job Requirements Degree in health or biomedical science Industry writing experience and drug safety experience highly preferred Project management experience. Person should be a strong independent worker but also be a valuable contributor in a team/matrix setting.

Job Title: Medical Proofreader/Pharm Tech Company: Aerotek Location: Poway, CA Description: Our client in Poway is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician to edit/proofread drug information/documentation. Must have a strong grasp of Pharm Tech also Advanced MS Word. Must be analytical and who can contribute to the team. Administrative skills!!!SKILLS:Must be detailed oriented with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships with all levels of employees and in multiple departments. Strong project management, problem resolution and follow-through skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills and proofreading abilities. Proficiency with personal computers, MS Office and advanced Microsoft Word skills. Minimum typing speed of 55+ wpm. IF INTERESTED and QUALIFIED...please contact Whitney Bice, [email address removed], Register to View Required Skills: Two to five years of related experience, pharm tech experience a plus, MS Word (end notes), MS Word (track changesJoin Aerotek Professional Services. Our customized employment solutions and personalized approach give job seekers access to great opportunities with competitive salaries. Aerotek offers comprehensive benefits that can include medical, dental, optical, and optional 401k. Don't put your career in the hands of just anyone; put it in the hands of a specialist. Launch or rejuvenate your career today with Aerotek Professional Services! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.

Job Title: Medical Editor (Medical Communications) Company: Liberty Personnel Services Inc Location: New York, NY Description: My client an excellent Medical Communications company in NYC is actively seeking an experienced Medical Editor/Sr Editor.  This position will be responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of all written communications both internally and with clients.   Position Duties: ·         Edit, proofread and fact check a variety of materials: Advertising and Marketing, Sales & Training, Medical Education materials to name a few.  ·         Review CD-ROMs, audio files, and transcripts for accuracy and consistency·         Proficient in AMA Writing style  ·         Adheres to PhRMA, FDA, OIG and ACCME guidelines ·         Ensuring correct grammar, spelling, usage, and adherence to AMA, agency, and client styles ·         Develop content, such as bios, abstracts and agendas·         Perform online research as necessary·         ?Order references and manage reference database·         Obtain and track permissions·         Streamline process and procedure·         Proficiency in Website research, including Pub Med searches. Candidates must have the following: ·    A minimum of 3 or more years of experience in medical copy editing &/or content editing for a medical education/medical communications/pharmaceutical advertising company. ·    BA or BS Degree required in English, Journalism or related field.·    Experience and understanding of medical terminology.·    Knowledge and experience with AMA Style·    Excellent copy editing and proofreading skills.·    Background in medicine or pharmaceuticals.·    Project management skills.·    Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-oriented environment. ·    Familiarity with CME regulations.·    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.·    Self motivated.·    Excellent Communication skills written and verbal.·    Ability to work in a team environment as well as individually. Please send a word copy of your resume to Register to View for consideration and more details on the company and position.    Alex Showers Liberty Personnel Service Register to View ext 114 Key Words:  (Editor, CME, Project Manager, Medical Communications, Pharmaceutical Advertising, Continuing Medical Education, Copy Editor, AMA, Pharmaceutical, Proof reading)