Associate Medical Writer

Position Summary: 

 

The Associate Medical Writer will aid and support to the Clinical Services team on aspects of writing, revising, and annotating promotional medical content. This role will also assist with identifying supporting documentation, organizing references, checking accuracy of cited information, and evaluating literature for appropriate references. The Associate Medical Writer may also be responsible for development of writing projects under direct supervision. 

 

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to: (This is NOT meant to be an exhaustive task list)

 

Support the development of high quality, medically accurate derivative content in print or digital format for a limited range of medical communication resources

Deliver requested projects per established time lines

Assist with literature review to support promotional claims in a variety of promotional medical education and marketing resources

Annotate resources and provide appropriate references for Clinical Services team

Search, organize, and prepare references and referencing materials for projects to prepare for medical, regulatory, and legal submissions

Ensure professional, proactive, and collaborative communication with internal stakeholders

Ensure a constant high quality of work in line with science, good publication practice, and company rules and policies

Participate in all internal team meetings, including project kick-off meetings, weekly status meetings, client meetings, and internal brainstorm/review meetings

Develop working knowledge of AMA-style and brand guidelines

Promote and adhere to Precision Value and Health’s workplace values known as PRECISION Principles (Client Service, Purpose, Accountability, Mutual Respect and Collaboration) 

Required Education:

 

BA/BS in life sciences

BA/BS in English combined with 1 year of experience in a pharmaceutical agency, medical communications company or healthcare advertising. 

Required Experience:

 

0 – 1 year of experience in the medical communication, pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry. 

Required Skills:

 

Knowledge of American Medical Association (AMA) style

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat

Familiarity with scientific search engines including PubMed and Google Scholar 

Required Competencies:

 

Strong written and verbal communication

Analytical ability

Ability to prioritize deadline-sensitive projects and juggle competing client priorities

Team- and detail-oriented 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Expertise in gathering, evaluating, and summarizing healthcare business and scientific literature and insights data for a variety of managed care audiences

Working knowledge of managed markets, healthcare, and the healthcare delivery system; health reform legislation; and/or managed care experience (HMO, MCO, PBM, etc.)

 

 

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.

Reasonable estimate of the current range

 

$55,000 – $72,000 USD