Medical Writer I is responsible for researching, writing, and editing clinical/statistical reports and study protocols: summarizes data from clinical studies for submission to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). May require a bachelor’s/master’s degree and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Medical Writer I has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Additionally, Medical Writer I works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
Medical Writer Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Medical Writer to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Providing good briefings to colleagues and freelancers;
- Mentoring new writers (depending on individual, level of experience and opportunity);
- Liaising with clients, authors and colleagues to progress projects effectively,
- Actively participating in account development meetings to grow repeat business;
- Writing copy – digital materials, webpages etc;
- Setting tone of voice for campaigns;
- Delivering engaging scientific/medical content across a range of platforms, for a mix of clients;
- Working as part of the team to achieve objectives;
- Working across a range of accounts in therapy areas such as oncology, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, vaccines, growth hormones and haemophilia plus others;
- Building and nurturing strong relationships with clients, as to ensure you have a comprehensive understanding of their needs and objectives;
- Maintaining and developing industry knowledge and awareness of current news and changes within the scientific and pharmaceutical community;
- Delivering high quality written work in line with client objectives;
- Meeting deadline and budgets;
- Executing reviews and edits on both your content and that of your team, when necessary;
- Undertake or direct research into therapy areas as needed.
Requirements:
- Organisational skills and the ability to complete multiple tasks and deal with changes in project timings and specifications;
- Ensure line manager and accounts team are continually updated on project process;
- Attending conferences/ advisory board meeting and develop the first draft of report for review;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal;
- Develop an understanding of the various client brands and disease areas;
- A strong scientific background and a passion for medical communications;
- Undertake or direct research into therapy areas as needed;
- Ability to seek out, critically appraise and appropriately cite published information;
- Good project management skills.