Scientific Editor 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: Senior Manager - Medical Writing Company: WritingCrossing Location: Bridgewater, NJ Description: Senior Manager - Medical WritingResponsibilities: 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. Also provide writing support to the MD and Statistician in the production of Key Results Memos. 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. 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.Requirements: An Advanced degree in a primary science such as MS, PharmD, PhD, MD is required. 5+ years of 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. Demonstrated excellent scientific writing and editing experience. 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. Strong and consistent attention to writing style details. Strong appreciation of and implementation of sanofi-aventis Values.For further information, please visit us online at http://www.writingcrossing.com Please send your resume to WritingCrossing at Register to View Apply Now There will be charge of $29.95 per month (or a lower monthly rate based on agreement length) after your 7 day FREE Trial to use our service.

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: Associate Medical Editor Company: New Horizons Recruiting LLC Location: Hackensack, NJ Description: Associate Medical EditorASSOCIATE MEDICAL EDITOR Northern New Jersey – Commutable from Manhattan Our client is a full-service advertising agency with a 10-year history of exceptional interactive, digital expertise. Their innovative approach is matched only by their strong scientific knowledge base & strategic planning capabilities. They combine these attributes to build exciting & multi-dimensional branding campaigns. Due to their continued growth, they are seeking to bring a talented individual on board as Associate Medical Editor. You will assist in the development of all forms of interactive & traditional media for pharmaceutical clients. Depending on your level of experience, your expertise will be sought to perform medical editing (& some writing) & to assist in research of current clinical topics. To be considered, you must have: 2+ years editorial experience critically editing for key messages, solid science & excellent readability in a medical communication, pharmaceutical, medical publishing or pharmaceutical agency environment (CME experience a plus) Knowledge of AMA style Exceptional team skills Excellent compensation package & room for growth available for qualified candidates. Interested parties are encouraged to contact: Marilyn Sundburg Register to View Phone: Register to View Key words: medical editing, medical editor, scientific editor, healthcare editor, healthcare education, accreditation, pharmaceutical advertising, medical education, medical affairs, medical communications, healthcare advertising, healthcare communications, interactive media, digital media, pharmaceutical communications, professional communications ai on

Job Title: Senior Manager - Medical Writing Company: WritingCrossing Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Description: Senior Manager - Medical WritingResponsibilities: Work closely with authors to develop manuscripts and review articles for peer-reviewed journals as well as abstracts, posters, and slide presentations for scientific congresses. In addition to providing strategic input to product publication teams and scientific congress planning teams, Scientific Affairs writers liaise with medical leads, biostatisticians, safety experts, and health economists as well as external opinion leaders, investigators, and journal editors. Additional projects may include preparing/editing documents to respond to CMS or other governmental bodies (FDA advisory committees) or internal documents requiring robust scientific summaries. Scientific Affairs writers may oversee the work of freelancers, vendors, and internal writing colleagues. Additional duties include writing, rewriting, performing QC checks, or editing materials for product dossiers for payors. Conduct literature searches, review pertinent literature, evaluate its applicability, and prepare summaries or abstracts, as required. May attend North American Medical team, Publication Team and project meetings. May attend scientific congresses and write scripts for daily voicemails and post-meeting summaries.Requirements: A Bachelor's degree with 5 years of medical writing experience or Master's degree, PharmD, or PhD in the life sciences, or a medical field of practice is required. An Advanced Scientific/Technical reading, writing, and editing skills. A Scientific or medical background and advanced analytical skills. 3 years of experience with project management is preferred. Experience with reference citation programs, databases (Seibel, Oracle), and document management systems. Experience managing multiple writing projects including projects outsourced to contractors is highly preferred. Knowledge of general office programs (Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint) and advanced scientific analysis skills. Ability to analyze medical data and to interpret and communicate its significance to a variety of audiences.For further information, please visit us online at http://www.writingcrossing.com Please send your resume to WritingCrossing at Register to View Apply Now There will be charge of $29.95 per month (or a lower monthly rate based on agreement length) after your 7 day FREE Trial to use our service.

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: 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: Technical Writer/Trainer Company: Jeppesen Location: Englewood, CO Description:  A leader in aviation and aviation training products is looking for the best to journey with us into the future of navigation! For more than 70 years, Jeppesen, a Boeing subsidiary, has made it possible for pilots and their passengers to safely and efficiently reach their destinations. We are the world’s leading provider of aeronautical data, and are combining our company’s enduring spirit of innovation with a legacy of leadership in aviation to deliver 21st century navigation and optimization solutions. We have now expanded into the Marine and Rail industries, and are rapidly growing on a global scale!  At Jeppesen, we believe in a balance between personal growth and professional development.  We hire the best to grow our company’s future. Visit our website to learn more about Jeppesen’s pioneering spirit, and to apply for our open positions.  SummaryProvides key support to our Global Navigation Services division, which is the core of Jeppesen´s data services, charting and product production.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ·         Performs training needs analysis and develops training manuals, aids, workbooks, user and instructor documentation with minimal assistance and re-work. ·         Displays subject matter expertise in majority of training delivery and development for assigned areas of responsibility. ·         Develops, maintains and delivers basic through advanced technical training materials related to hardware and software applications and applications training, department work flows, quality systems, and other areas. ·         Provides knowledge, feedback, and development assistance to other Writers. ·         Reviews existing user and technical documentation for revision purposes. ·         Coordinates activities and resources for the facilitation of training courses. ·         Uses evaluation tools and internal work flow to track training progress. ·         Documents milestones and reports progress to management. ·         Recommends improvements to departmental business systems and user documentation for usability and compliance with established standards, and modifies, as needed. ·         Assists in creating project plans, and schedules. ·         Provides input to department budget, as requested.  Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communications, or Instructional Design, with an emphasis on technical writing, adult learning, aviation or an aviation-related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of two (2) years technical writing experience; previous instructional design experience highly desired. Minimum of four (4) years of adult education experience, to include previous technical writing experience. Established background in the application of Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS), Xyleme preferred. Experience authoring in markup languages, e.g. XML, HTML. Proven background in database management (user perspective). Well-developed technical research skills. Extensive experience with Navigational Data applications required. Computer savvy, to include MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Strong written and oral skills, to include stand-up training/presentation abilities. Customer oriented, with a service delivery focus. Pilot certification with instrument rating highly desired.                        Jeppesen offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive selection of benefit options, including 401(k) with company match.   All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background verification.APPLY NOW***In order to apply for this position, please follow the below link to the Jeppesen website: http://careers.jeppesen.com/JobDescription.asp?JobNumber=592190&lang=en Jeppesen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.