Expert Scientific Writer
Job Description
Summary
Creation of high-quality complex scientific content, such as publications and foundational core content elements, in line with priorities and scientific narrative defined in SCP. Ownership of content from brief to publication or presentation, for first-time right delivery.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Research and write original content for publications activities (primary and review manuscripts, abstracts, posters), slide presentations and other materials. Demonstrate a command of assigned therapeutic areas and expertise with assigned products.
- Prepare meeting materials for satellite symposia (agenda, slide content, speaker briefings etc.), and reports from advisory boards and other internal or external meetings. Develop content that is scientifically accurate, evidence-based, grammatically accurate, referenced using appropriate sources, and consistent with quality standards for author review, customer review as appropriate, and scientific peer review.
- Perform internal scientific reviews to ensure quality in line with the scope and scientific messages. Mentor internal team members and help onboard new joiners.
- As needed, perform quality control (QC) checking / proof reading of the above-mentioned documents to meet stakeholder expectations. Clearly communicate medical scientific concepts in a condensed, audience-appropriate way.
- Follow all internal processes and procedures regarding workflow, development of deliverables, and adherence to industry best practices, including GPP. Demonstrate the flexibility/adaptability necessary to function on different therapeutic teams as needed and to work on projects across multiple brands at any given time.
- Provide input and aid in troubleshooting/problem-solving. Participate in strategic and tactical publications planning and related research.
- Maintains records for all assigned projects including archiving in line with global SOPs. Performs additional tasks as assigned.
Essential Requirement:
- Minimum Science degree or equivalent or MSc, PhD, PharmD, or MD.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in medical communications and medical writing.
- Good understanding of industry work processes for publications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Excellent written and oral English
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