Medical Writer - Market Access

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, edit, and finalize documents for publication in scientific forums (including manuscripts, conference posters/presentations) and, as needed, additional client materials (such as global/AMCP dossiers, objection handlers, scientific information exchange presentations, final study reports, etc.)
• Collaborate with members of our cross-functional Evidence, Value, Access, and Pricing (EVAP) team to identify the value messages pertinent to the client’s need and prepare high-quality materials communicating these value messages across a range of formats within agreed-upon timelines.
• Manage the document review process.
• Complete documents according to agreed-upon timelines and follow up with the study team as needed to meet internal and external timeline commitments.
• Ensure that appropriate documented quality control checks are performed on medical writing deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and regulatory guidance.
• Suggest or identify changes, modifications, and improvements to the document preparation processes and templates in order to improve quality, efficiency, and productivity.

Education/Experience:

• At minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent in medical-related field or life science. Post-graduate degree (MPH or PhD) preferred.
• +1 years of relevant medical writing experience in the pharmaceutical industry, especially writing in one or more of the oncology or rare diseases therapeutic areas; graduate degree (master’s or doctoral) preferred
• An understanding of the drug development process,
• Understanding of Health Economic & Outcomes Research methodologies and study design, including ability to transfer study results into peer-reviewed publications (abstracts/posters, manuscripts, and presentation materials)
• Experience conducting literature reviews and synthesis
• Broad experience conducting the medical writing responsibilities associated with multiple studies at various stages

Knowledge and Preferred Attributes:

• Must have knowledge of medical writing standards including ICMJE guidelines; demonstrated ability to interpret and apply these guidelines to document writing
• Must have knowledge of clinical research concepts, practices, and FDA regulations and ICH Guidelines regarding drug development phases
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, multi task and work effectively under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal, active listening and influencing skills to establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships
• Ability to utilize a balanced approach to problems
• Read, write and speak fluent English with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Following your application a specialist market access recruiter will discuss the opportunity with you in further detail. He will be more than happy to answer any questions relating to the industry and the potential for your career growth. This conversation is not limited to this particular role and can also progress further to discussing alternative opportunities available right now or in the near future.

This position has previously been highly popular and it is likely that it will close prematurely. It is recommended that you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment, please click 'apply' or contact Thomas Young for any further information.

Thomas Young

Specialist Recruiter - Commercial Strategy, M&A, General Consulting

Email: tyoung (at) barringtonjames.com