Job DescriptionDo you enjoy consuming, consolidating, and communicating medical/scientific information Do you enjoy finding new and creative ways to look at, think about, simplify, visualize and communicate information and concepts Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, alongside people with a rich variety of skill sets and perspectives If so, then this could be the perfect career choice for you.This is an exciting opportunity as it seeks to evolve its capabilities and continue to establish a reputation as a truly differentiated, world-class medical science strategy team.The Medical Writer is responsible for creation and oversight of scientific documents in an effective manner, in collaboration with or under the guidance of a Medical Editor.Additional opportunities include original content development, faculty and client support and communications, and collaborating with other content developers. Medical Writer is also responsible for partnering with Associate Medical Directors/Medical Directors to complete editorial projects ensuring their quality, scientific and medical accuracy and integrity. Write content for advertisements, speaker presentations, educational and promotional videos, professional web sitesCritically review content developed by others in the agency, including copywriters, medical writers, and AMDsEnsure copy provided by writers is scientifically accurate, fully supported, correctly cited, and sufficiently annotatedEnsure teams are optimizing the use of data to tell a viable, differentiating storyReview copy written by other writers for accuracy and quality of citationsClearly communicate medical concepts across multiple pieces of business in a condensed, audience-appropriate way to client and internal teamsQuickly and efficiently conduct independent research of scientific literature and competitor drug labels to gain mastery of multiple medical topicsCollaborate with Creative and Account Services to formulate medically sound marketing contentContribute to medically-related client interactions across multiple pieces of businessSupport the work of copywriters by finding appropriate literature, references, and annotationsAssist in the discovery phase of new projects and organization of medical materials, internal documents, and referencesProactively participate in and contribute to discussions at team meetings, kickoffs, statuses, and other job-related meetings as neededManage workflow and ensure adherence to deadlinesDemonstrate willingness to work beyond basic responsibilities to assist project teamsQualificationsCurrently enrolled in a MS, MPH, MD, PharmD or PhD advanced degree programExcellent written and verbal communication skills -it is important that you come with commswriting experience and have writtenfor commercial clients coming from the pharma or health industryStrong analytical and interpretive skillsIn-depth knowledge of clinical trial design, anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and biostatisticsAbility to conduct independent researchAbility to analyze and interpret medical/technical/scientific literatureFamiliar with internet research, PubMed, and other document delivery systemsSolid understanding of basic biology, chemistry, and/or clinical study designCapable of working both independently and in a team environmentProficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPointAdditional InformationAt PXP, our most valuable resource is our people - with a diversity of backgrounds, ideas, skills, and life experiences. We hire smart, creative, passionate professionals who are always learning and teaching. That said, we don't take ourselves too seriously. We know how to work hard and play hard and while it is very cool space, we've learned to work from wherever we feel most productive - whether its with clients, our creative agencies or our internal teams. As we continue to grow and innovate, we're always on the lookout for creative, problem-solving, fun individuals to join our growing team!
