[Hiring] Director, Medical Writing @Precision Medicine Group

Role Description

The Director, Medical Writing is responsible for leading content development for multiple projects and providing input on strategy while working cross-functionally and with a high level of independence. The Medical Director is responsible for ensuring high quality regarding content, organization, clarity, accuracy, format, consistency, and adherence to regulatory and internal guidelines, styles, and processes.

• Independently develop strategic, high-quality, and medically accurate content for a wide range of medical communications resources for a medium-sized book of business (generally 3 – 4 assigned accounts but varies based on size) which span multiple therapeutic areas.
• Collaborate with internal team members to create compelling content that meets client objectives.
• Review project briefs and timelines, assign staff, and attend all kick-off meetings.
• Review content for scientific accuracy and appropriateness to the project.
• Ensure best practices for content development are followed and advise on strategic or client considerations.
• Liaise directly with client on strategy and content-related subject matter including medical, legal, regulatory review meetings.
• Discuss medical content with external stakeholders including medical professionals, key opinion leaders, and managed care customers as required.
• Plan and allocate resources based on business needs in conjunction with other internal stakeholders.
• Supervise 2 – 4 medical writers and/or scientific associates directly.
• Establish and track individual personal development plans for each team member and provide timely feedback.
• Assist in development of new business proposals including target product profiles (TPPs) and/or competitive analyses.
• Attend and present at business pitch meetings as needed.
• Promote and adhere to Precision Value and Health’s workplace values known as PRECISION Principles (Client Service, Purpose, Accountability, Mutual Respect and Collaboration).

Qualifications

• BA/BS in life sciences.
• BA/BS in English combined with experience in a pharmaceutical agency, medical communications company or healthcare advertising.

Requirements

• 5 – 7 years of experience in the medical communication, pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry.
• Command of American Medical Association (AMA) style.
• Strong proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong proficiency with scientific search engines including PubMed and Google Scholar.

Preferred Education

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD or PhD).

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.).
• Ability to develop engaging promotional content.
• Managed care experience.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings benefits.
• Life insurance and disability benefits.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off for sick leave and vacation.