Medical Writer

WebMD LLC; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company seeks a Medical Writer to create high-quality medical content for healthcare providers. This fully remote role requires 3-5 years of experience in medical writing and offers a competitive salary. Join us to make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in medical education programs.
• Experience as a medical writer at a medical education agency.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality scientific and medical content.
• Develop multimedia program deliverables.
• Engage with thought leaders for content development.

Skills

Medical Writing

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor of Science

MD

PhD

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Google Drive

Tableau

Job description

WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other basis protected by law.

Medscape Medical Affairs, a division of WebMD, is a trusted resource for physicians and healthcare professionals, offering clinical reference tools, the latest medical information, education, and peer-to-peer collaboration opportunities. Our mission is to empower healthcare providers with resources that elevate patient care and outcomes across the globe.

POSITION TITLE & SUMMARY: MEDICAL WRITER

The Medical Writer will leverage scientific/clinical expertise and exceptional medical writing skills to support development of Medscape Medical Affairs programs delivered at the highest standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

MEDICAL WRITING

Create high-quality scientific, medical, and/or clinical content for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers
Develop PowerPoint presentations, text-based copy, and other project-related deliverables for multimedia programs across digital, live virtual, and/or in-person formats
Ensure content alignment with program goals and client expectations
Engage with thought leaders and medical experts in the specified therapeutic area to support content development
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of key clinical issues within the therapeutic areas of interest; remain current with relevant literature; clinical practice guidelines; approved therapeutic drugs, regimens, and devices; and therapeutic pipelines

MEDICAL EDUCATION EXPERTISE

Create medical education content that is clinically appropriate, instructionally-sound, and adherent to industry regulations
Support application of adult learning theory, instructional design principles, and best practices for health care provider education for specified projects

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION

Meet regularly with team members to review work quality, client satisfaction, productivity metrics, and progress toward project-related objectives

Demonstrate accountability against defined performance standards for working with internal teams and clients
Complete projects within established timelines and to specifications

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in developing digital, live virtual, in-person, and hybrid medical education programs for healthcare providers
At least 3 to 5 years’ experience as a medical writer/content developer at a medical education/communications AGENCY
Preference given to individuals with prior Medical Affairs experience
Preference given to individuals with established expertise in hematology/oncology, neurology, or immunology
Highly proficient in written English and verbal communication skills; additional languages a plus
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite - particularly PowerPoint - with excellent editorial skills (writing and editing)
An advanced degree in a medical or science-related specialty (MD, PharmD, RN, NP, PA, PhD) is preferred; minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree (life sciences, public health, or clinical sciences) or similar with several years’ relevant work experience required

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Excellent computer skills that include working remotely on shared networks and cloud-based systems (e.g., SharePoint, Google Drive, Workfront, and others)
Proficiency with web-based data and document sharing sites and authoring tools (Box, Read Cube, EndNote, Tableau) a plus
Comfortable in a highly deadline-driven environment; able to pivot quickly between tasks and adapt to rapidly shifting priorities
Self-motivated and capable of working independently
Possessing strong problem-solving and time-management skills; capable of addressing unforeseen issues to ensure that project goals and timelines are consistently met
High degree of professionalism and comfortable building collaborative work relationships with both internal and external stake holders
Excellent organizational skills, with a track record of meeting deadlines
Willingness to travel; estimated up to 15% (during peak times) for program delivery and training opportunities

This is a fully remote position with a salary $85,000 to $95,000 depending on experience.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to develop meaningful medical education; and advance your career in a stimulating environment within a business that is at the forefront of driving better outcomes for patients. If you're ready to make an impact on patient care, we want to hear from you.