Senior Medical Writer

Job Description

The Senior Medical Writer: 1) writes original content for publications activities, and other materials for healthcare professional (HCP) and internal client audiences; 2) demonstrates a command of relevant therapeutic areas and expertise with assigned products; 3) analyzes, interprets, and applies clinical data to produce high-quality scientific communications; 4) follows all internal processes and procedures with regard to workflow, development of deliverables, and adherence to industry best practices and guidelines.

• Demonstrate a command of assigned therapeutic areas and expertise with assigned products
• Write original content for publication/communication activities (primary and review manuscripts, abstracts, posters), slide presentations, meeting summaries, and other materials for HCP and internal audiences
• Prepare materials according to internal writing guidelines and other applicable guidelines (eg, client-specific style guidelines, compliance best practices, journal style guidelines)
• Follow all internal processes and procedures with regard to workflow, development of deliverables, and adherence to industry best practices, including GPP3
• Demonstrate the flexibility/adaptability necessary to function on different therapeutic teams as needed
• Interpret and apply clinical data
• Maintain a proactive approach on initiatives for existing and prospective clients
• Work in conjunction with team members to manage workload and develop and adhere to logical and attainable timelines for project completion
• Attend team meetings to provide input and aid in troubleshooting/problem-solving
• Efficiently and accurately collate and incorporate author/client comments
• Participate in author/client teleconferences and answer content-related questions
• Lead author teleconferences as necessary
• Review/revise medical writers and freelance writers’ work as necessary
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and strategic publications planning meetings to aid in strategy/goals
• Attend advisory boards, roundtables, etc, to record and synthesize meeting into a formal report
• Assist in development of new business presentations by researching, analyzing, and synthesizing pharmacologic attributes, existing clinical data, and market research into strategic application for capabilities
• Attend and participate in new business presentations as appropriate

Internal and External Relationships

• Foster and develop collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to produce quality work within established timelines and to ensure innovative and collaborative solutions to client needs
• Exhibit professional manner and be a positive force for enhancing the team culture, constructive working relationships, consensus building, and internal communications
• Work as part of a team to ensure that it is meeting company goals and objectives, and adhering to corporate values
• Represent the organization in an appropriate manner
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders
• Keep management apprised of key departmental concerns and issues

Key Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail and high degree of scientific and medical accuracy
• Ability to identify key issues and to creatively and strategically overcome challenges or obstacles
• High level of integrity, ethics, confidentiality, and accountability
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills with an ability to multitask
• Well-developed professional communication skills, including written and interpersonal
• Flexibility and adaptability to change; ability to work effectively under time constraints
• Ability to interact effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Established track record of high-quality medical communications outputs (eg, manuscripts, posters, physician/patient materials)
• Expertise in multiple therapeutic areas
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Qualifications

Requirements

• PhD, PharmD, or MD
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in medical communications
• Substantial professional medical writing experience in a wide variety of communication formats
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects

Working Conditions

• Ability to travel as client needs require (e.g., client meetings, congress meetings, sales meetings)
• Ability to attend and conduct virtual or in-person presentations
• Ability to commit to extra and/or nontraditional hours as client needs require

Additional Information

Synchrony places high value on the well-being of its employees; therefore, Synchrony team members are eligible for a comprehensive array of benefits, including competitive salaries, generous paid time off, excellent health insurance, family leave, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EOE. Synchrony is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.