Medical Writer, Market Access

Precision Medicine Group (New York, United States); New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Precision Medicine Group in New York is seeking a Medical Writer to develop medically accurate content for a range of medical communications resources. You will work with account teams to refine content to align with client vision and ensure rigorous scientific accuracy.

The role requires a BA/BS in life sciences (or English with 2 years in pharma advertising) and at least 1 year of medical writing experience. Proficiency in AMA style and MS Office tools is essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in life sciences.
• BA/BS in English with 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical agency, medical communications company or healthcare advertising.
• Minimum 1 year of medical writing experience in a pharmaceutical agency, medical communications company or healthcare advertising

Responsibilities

• Develop high quality, medically accurate content for print or digital formats.
• Deliver projects per established timelines.
• Conduct literature reviews and annotate to support promotional claims.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accuracy and alignment with client vision.
• Participate in regulatory review meetings and internal brainstorm sessions.
• Promote Precision Principles: Client Service, Purpose, Accountability, Mutual Respect and Collaboration

Skills

AMA style

MS Word

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

PubMed

Google Scholar

Education

BA/BS in life sciences

BA/BS in English + 2 years pharma experience

Job description

Position Summary

The Medical Writer is responsible for developing and writing content for their assigned account(s) and works in conjunction with all internal teams to ensure that the client vision is achieved and content is accurate. The medical writer is responsible for development of a variety of resources, including, but not limited to, flashcards, leave-behinds, and internal training resources.

Essential Functions of the Job

(This is NOT meant to be an exhaustive task list)

• Under direct supervision, develop high quality, medically accurate content in print or digital format for a wide range of medical communication resources
• Deliver requested projects per established timelines
• Conduct literature reviews and develop annotations to support promotional claims in a variety of promotional medical education and marketing resources
• Ensure professional, proactive, and collaborative communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure a constant high quality of work in line with science, good publication practice, and company rules and policies
• Work closely with account teams to refine content in keeping with strategic imperatives
• Communicate medical content with internal team and pharmaceutical clients, as necessary
• Attend medical, legal, regulatory review meetings, as necessary
• Participate in all internal team meetings, including project kick‑off meetings, weekly status meetings, client meetings, and internal brainstorm/review meetings
• Contribute ideas for tactical planning within assigned accounts
• Promote and adhere to Precision Value and Health’s workplace values known as PRECISION Principles (Client Service, Purpose, Accountability, Mutual Respect and Collaboration)

Required Education

• BA/BS in life sciences
• BA/BS in English combined with 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical agency, medical communications company or healthcare advertising.

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of medical writing experience in a pharmaceutical agency, medical communications company or healthcare advertising

Required Skills

• Knowledge of American Medical Association (AMA) style
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Familiarity with scientific search engines including PubMed and Google Scholar

Required Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication
• High analytical ability
• Ability to prioritize deadline‑sensitive projects and juggle competing client priorities
• Team- and detail‑oriented

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in gathering, evaluating, and summarizing healthcare business and scientific literature and insights data for a variety of managed care audiences
• Working knowledge of managed markets, healthcare, and the healthcare delivery system; health reform legislation; and/or managed care experience (HMO, MCO, PBM, etc.)
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical patient support programs – such as patient hubs and financial assistance offerings – tailored towards both healthcare professional and patient audiences
• Managed care experience

Compensation & Benefits

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.

Reasonable estimate of the current range: $65,000 USD - $85,000 USD

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Accommodation for Disabilities

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Legal Working Status

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship.