Senior Medical Writer
About the role
Fingerpaint Medical is seeking a Senior Medical Writer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1.5 years of professional medical writing experience, preferably at a scientific communications agency.
Responsibilities
- Participate in internal and external meetings with clients and medical experts, providing pre- and post-meeting materials as needed
- Create accurate scientific/medical writing on a variety of medical communication and promotional projects
- Serve as a therapeutic category expert while working in cross-functional teams
- Translate scientific concepts into promotional content in collaboration with copywriters, creative directors, and medical directors
- Research (e.g., literature or competitor searches)
- Stay up-to-date on scientific developments and their medical implications
- Ensure quality standards of promotional medical writing
- Mentor and review work of junior team members as appropriate
- Support new business initiatives as needed
- Represent the agency with the highest standards in all endeavors
Requirements
- PhD, PharmD, MD, or advanced nursing degree
- A minimum of 1.5 years professional medical writing experience, preferably at a scientific communications agency
- Prior experience with developing slide decks, analyzing clinical trial data, summarizing scientific literature about a specific disease state or other topic, etc.
- Presentation of own research at conferences, with publication of scientific manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals a plus
- Excellent writing and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple timelines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and PubMed/Google Scholar databases
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of clinical utility of therapeutic choices within disease states
- Ability to interpret data accurately
- Effective communication with clients, speakers, and healthcare professionals (HCPs)
- Efficient planning and organization skills
- Experience in creating and reviewing high-quality medical content
Skills
- Strong writing and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple timelines
- Proficiency in relevant software (Powerpoint, Word, Excel, etc.)
Benefits
At Fingerpaint Medical, we offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can grow professionally and personally. We provide a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement.
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Schedule
The position offers a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of both the employee and the agency.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Contact
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!