Expert Scientific Writer

Job Description Summary

As an Expert Scientific Writer you will be responsible for the 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 as well as for the ownership of content from brief to publication or presentation, for first-time right delivery.

 

Job Description

Major Activities 

• Demonstrate a command of assigned therapeutic areas and expertise with assigned products. 

• Research and write original content for publications activities (primary and review manuscripts, abstracts, posters), slide presentations and other materials. 

• 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 with regard to 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 

• Maintains audit, SOP and training compliance. 

• Performs additional tasks as assigned. 
   

 Requirements:

• 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. 

• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills. 

• Well-developed professional communication skills, including written and inter-personal. 

• Exceptional organizational skills with adeptness at multitasking. 

• Flexibility and adaptability to change; ability to work under time constraints. 

• Ability to interact effectively in a team-oriented environment. 

• Established track record of high-quality medical communications outputs (eg, manuscripts, posters, etc). 

Education 

Minimum: Minimum science degree or equivalent. 

Desirable: MSc, PhD, PharmD, or MD. 
 

Experience: 

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in medical communications. 

Medical writing experience. 

Good understanding of industry work processes for publications. 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook).  
 

Languages:  

Excellent written and oral English 

 

Skills Desired

Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Medical Writing, Regulatory Compliance, Safety