Medical Writer

undefined ago • 3-5 Years • Editorial • $85,000 PA - $95,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Medical Writer will leverage scientific/clinical expertise and exceptional medical writing skills to support development of Medscape Medical Affairs programs. Key responsibilities include creating high-quality scientific, medical, and clinical content for healthcare providers across various formats, ensuring content alignment with program goals, and engaging with thought leaders. The role also involves developing instructionally-sound medical education content, applying adult learning theory, and collaborating cross-functionally to meet project timelines and specifications.
Must have:
  • Create high-quality scientific, medical, and/or clinical content.
  • Develop PowerPoint presentations, text-based copy, and other deliverables.
  • Ensure content alignment with program goals and client expectations.
  • Engage with thought leaders and medical experts.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of key clinical issues and relevant literature.
  • Create clinically appropriate and instructionally-sound medical education content.
  • Support application of adult learning theory and instructional design principles.
  • Meet regularly with team members and demonstrate accountability.
  • Complete projects within established timelines and specifications.
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in developing medical education programs.
  • At least 3 to 5 years’ experience as a medical writer/content developer at a medical education/communications agency.
  • Highly proficient in written English and verbal communication skills.
  • Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite, particularly PowerPoint.
  • Excellent editorial skills (writing and editing).
  • Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree (life sciences, public health, or clinical sciences) or similar.
  • Excellent computer skills for shared networks and cloud-based systems.
  • Comfortable in a highly deadline-driven environment.
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
  • Strong problem-solving and time-management skills.
  • High degree of professionalism and collaborative work relationships.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
Good to have:
  • Prior Medical Affairs experience
  • Established expertise in hematology/oncology, neurology, or immunology
  • Additional languages
  • Advanced degree in a medical or science-related specialty (MD, PharmD, RN, NP, PA, PhD)
  • Proficiency with web-based data and document sharing sites and authoring tools (Box, Read Cube, EndNote, Tableau)
  • Willingness to travel (up to 15%)
Perks:
  • Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
  • Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)
  • Commission plan

Job Details

WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other basis protected by law.

Medscape Medical Affairs, a division of WebMD, is a trusted resource for physicians and healthcare professionals, offering clinical reference tools, the latest medical information, education, and peer-to-peer collaboration opportunities. Our mission is to empower healthcare providers with resources that elevate patient care and outcomes across the globe.

POSITION TITLE & SUMMARY: MEDICAL WRITER

The Medical Writer will leverage scientific/clinical expertise and exceptional medical writing skills to support development of Medscape Medical Affairs programs delivered at the highest standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

MEDICAL WRITING

  • Create high-quality scientific, medical, and/or clinical content for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers
  • Develop PowerPoint presentations, text-based copy, and other project-related deliverables for multimedia programs across digital, live virtual, and/or in-person formats
  • Ensure content alignment with program goals and client expectations
  • Engage with thought leaders and medical experts in the specified therapeutic area to support content development
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of key clinical issues within the therapeutic areas of interest; remain current with relevant literature; clinical practice guidelines; approved therapeutic drugs, regimens, and devices; and therapeutic pipelines

MEDICAL EDUCATION EXPERTISE

  • Create medical education content that is clinically appropriate, instructionally-sound, and adherent to industry regulations
  • Support application of adult learning theory, instructional design principles, and best practices for health care provider education for specified projects

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION

  • Meet regularly with team members to review work quality, client satisfaction, productivity metrics, and progress toward project-related objectives
  • Demonstrate accountability against defined performance standards for working with internal teams and clients
  • Complete projects within established timelines and to specifications

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in developing digital, live virtual, in-person, and hybrid medical education programs for healthcare providers
  • At least 3 to 5 years’ experience as a medical writer/content developer at a medical education/communications AGENCY
  • Highly proficient in written English and verbal communication skills; additional languages a plus
  • Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite - particularly PowerPoint - with excellent editorial skills (writing and editing)
  • An advanced degree in a medical or science-related specialty (MD, PharmD, RN, NP, PA, PhD) is preferred; minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree (life sciences, public health, or clinical sciences) or similar with several years’ relevant work experience required

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

  • Excellent computer skills that include working remotely on shared networks and cloud-based systems (e.g., SharePoint, Google Drive, Workfront, and others)
  • Proficiency with web-based data and document sharing sites and authoring tools (Box, Read Cube, EndNote, Tableau) a plus
  • Comfortable in a highly deadline-driven environment; able to pivot quickly between tasks and adapt to rapidly shifting priorities
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently
  • Possessing strong problem-solving and time-management skills; capable of addressing unforeseen issues to ensure that project goals and timelines are consistently met
  • High degree of professionalism and comfortable building collaborative work relationships with both internal and external stake holders
  • Excellent organizational skills, with a track record of meeting deadlines
  • Willingness to travel; estimated up to 15% (during peak times) for program delivery and training opportunities

Comp Range $85,000 to $95,000 depending on experience.

This position is also eligible for a commission plan, based upon personal sales goals and results achieved

Benefits:

Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the company sponsored benefit programs, including the following within the first 12 months of employment:

  • Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
  • Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)

Eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on job classification, schedule (e.g., full-time vs. part-time), work location and length of employment..

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to develop meaningful medical education; and advance your career in a stimulating environment within a business that is at the forefront of driving better outcomes for patients. If you're ready to make an impact on patient care, we want to hear from you.

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