Medical Writer

About the role

Fingerpaint Medical, part of Fingerpaint Group, helps pharmaceutical and biotech companies communicate complex scientific data effectively, enabling healthcare providers to make informed decisions that advance patient care. Our targeted educational programs and strategic communications support product adoption and drive commercial success in competitive therapeutic areas.

The Medical Writer is responsible for the development of scientific and medical content in a variety of formats (slide presentations, meeting summaries, website content, etc.); accurate interpretation of data; presentation of medical content, including clinical discussions about treatment options with clients and HCPs; efficient planning and organization; establishing effective working interactions with internal Editorial, Creative, Account Services, and Project Management team members; and efficiently producing high-quality deliverables. Career progression includes Senior Medical Writer, Associate Medical Director, Medical Director, and Senior Medical Director.

Requirements

• PhD, MD, PharmD, or advanced nursing degree
• Experience developing PPT presentations about clinical or scientific topics, analyzing clinical trial data, summarizing scientific literature about a specific disease state or other topic, or other medical writing experience
• Presenting scientific overviews or independent research to peers or at conferences, with publication of scientific manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals a plus
• Prior experience developing content at a promotional medical communications agency is preferred (can include internship or freelance experience)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate professional behavior expected of a member of the organization
• Serve as a therapeutic category expert while working in cross-functional teams
• Participate in internal meetings, attend and participate in external client/HCP meetings, take meeting notes, and apply feedback/decisions to post-meeting deliverables
• Create accurate scientific/medical writing for a variety of medical communication and promotional projects
• Translate scientific concepts into promotional content in collaboration with copy writers, creative directors, and medical directors
• Conduct research (e.g., literature and competitor searches)
• Stay up-to-date on scientific developments and their medical implications
• Understand the clinical utility of therapeutic choices within disease states
• Ensure quality standards of promotional medical writing
• Support new business initiatives
• Represent the agency with the highest standards in all endeavors
• Engage regularly with pharmaceutical clients and HCPs, with support from colleagues at Fingerpaint Medical
• Willingness to travel (~5-10%)

Skills

• Excellent writing abilities (clear, concise, creative)
• Diligent problem-solving skills
• Ability to consistently apply critical thinking
• Expertise with creating content in PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to understand and consistently apply marketing strategies when developing content for promotional medical education
• Ability to apply constructive feedback into individual projects and more globally in the course of professional development
• Ability to handle multiple timelines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and reference management software (e.g., Endnote, Reference Manager)