Senior Medical Writer

About the role

The Senior Medical Writer at Synchrony Group is responsible for writing original content for publications activities, preparing materials according to internal and client-specific guidelines, and interpreting and applying clinical data to produce high-quality scientific communications.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a command of assigned therapeutic areas and expertise with assigned products
• Write original content for publication/communication activities (primary and review manuscripts, abstracts, posters), slide presentations, meeting summaries, and other materials for HCP and internal audiences
• Prepare materials according to internal writing guidelines and other applicable guidelines (eg, client-specific style guidelines, compliance best practices, journal style guidelines)
• Follow all internal processes and procedures with regard to workflow, development of deliverables, and adherence to industry best practices, including GPP3
• Demonstrate the flexibility/adaptability necessary to function on different therapeutic teams as needed
• Interpret and apply clinical data
• Maintain a proactive approach on initiatives for existing and prospective clients
• Work in conjunction with team members to manage workload and develop and adhere to logical and attainable timelines for project completion
• Attend team meetings to provide input and aid in troubleshooting/problem-solving
• Efficiently and accurately collate and incorporate author/client comments
• Participate in author/client teleconferences and answer content-related questions
• Lead author teleconferences as necessary
• Review/revise medical writers and freelance writers’ work as necessary
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and strategic publications planning meetings to aid in strategy/goals
• Attend and participate in new business presentations as appropriate

Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD, or MD
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in medical communications
• Substantial professional medical writing experience in a wide variety of communication formats
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects

Internal and External Relationships

• Foster and develop collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to produce quality work within established timelines and to ensure innovative and collaborative solutions to client needs
• Exhibit professional manner and be a positive force for enhancing the team culture, constructive working relationships, consensus building, and internal communications
• Work as part of a team to ensure that it is meeting company goals and objectives, and adhering to corporate values
• Represent the organization in an appropriate manner
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders
• Keep management apprised of key departmental concerns and issues

Key Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail and high degree of scientific and medical accuracy
• Ability to manage outcomes to win-win resolution
• Ability to identify key issues and to creatively and strategically overcome challenges or obstacles
• High level of integrity, ethics, confidentiality, and accountability
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills with an ability to multitask
• Well-developed professional communication skills, including written and interpersonal
• Flexibility and adaptability to change; ability to work effectively under time constraints
• Ability to interact effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Established track record of high-quality medical communications outputs (eg, manuscripts, posters, physician/patient materials)
• Expertise in multiple therapeutic areas
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Benefits

Synchrony places high value on the well-being of its employees; therefore, Synchrony team members are eligible for a comprehensive array of benefits, including competitive salaries, generous paid time off, excellent health insurance, family leave, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.