Senior Medical Writer

CiTRUS Health Group is a unique partner to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics, and medical device industries. We are passionate about science; our focus is to effectively communicate science in compelling and engaging ways to drive true value and enable patients to gain access to new medicines. We do so with the highest level of integrity and respect for the ethical nature of our business.

We invite you to join our talented team of dedicated professionals, working together to deliver the highest level of strategic advice, client service, and scientific, medical, real-world content to our clients. We are driven by one word, RESPECT. We respect each other, we respect our clients, and we respect the professionals we work with on behalf of our clients. We value every team member and strive for an inclusive and collaborative culture that fosters the best in everyone.

About the Opportunity

The CiTRUS Senior Medical Writer is responsible for providing research, writing, and editing expertise for medical communications initiatives. The Senior Medical Writer role requires experience in medical communications and publications with an understanding of complex science and varied therapeutic areas.

Please note the following requirements for candidates applying for this position: Advanced Degree (PharmD, MD, PhD or MS) plus 3 or more years of experience in medical writing preferably within a medical communications agency, and demonstrated experience in editorial and publications processes.

Develop and deliver clear, factual, high-quality scientific content to clients while monitoring and meeting project budget and timing specifications. Thoroughly research content areas and maintain a high level of expertise within determined therapeutic areas. Effectively implement stakeholder edits and feedback into all deliverables. Identify project areas that will require input from additional team members and elicit this input as needed. Continuously meet CiTRUS editorial, publication, and ethical procedures.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Content Development: Research, write and revise content
  • Develop clear and well thought out content outlines and drafts
  • Proactively include relevant, supporting research and data into deliverables
  • Ensure appropriate and accurate flow, grammar and content in original works as well as in edited, referenced works
  • Incorporate edits and revisions from clients and project stakeholders
  • Consistently meet project deadlines and stay within determined scope and budget
  • Identify project areas that may require expertise from other team members and elicit input as appropriate
• Communication: Manage successful communications with all project stakeholders
  • Ensure that prudent information is shared effectively within internal project teams
  • Keep project team and all appropriate stakeholders apprised of project status
  • Proactively bring forward obstacles or challenges to project completion within determined timeline and budget
  • Collaborate with and support other team members on project tasks as needed

• Advanced Degree (PharmD, MD, PhD or MS) required
• 3+ years of experience in medical writing within a medical communications agency required
• Experience in editorial and publications processes required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• Proficiency in scientific research
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Effective attention to detail and accuracy and ability to confirm writing to prescribed style format
• Ability to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome challenges
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and accountability
• Ability to think analytically and to effectively plan, prioritize, and execute
• Expert verbal and written communication skills

* CiTRUS is not accepting submissions from recruiter / search firms at this time

Citrus Health Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service, or any other class protected by state or federal law. 

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