Medical Writer
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration: Initial 6 Months
  • Location: Dublin - Hybrid
  • Rate: €200 per day

Description:
  • 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.
  • Ownership of content from brief to publication or presentation, for first-time right deliver
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 multiplebrands 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
  • SOP Maintains audit, SOP and training compliance.
  • Performs additional tasks as assigned
Key Performance Indicators
  • Adheres to quality, compliance to SOPs, timeliness, and productivity of deliverables as per KPI targets.
  • 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).
  •  Understanding of good publication practice guidelines (GPP).
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