Senior Medical Writer

Synchrony Group; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Generous paid time off

Excellent health insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Synchrony Group is seeking a Senior Medical Writer responsible for creating original content for various publications and ensuring high-quality scientific communications. Ideal candidates will possess a PhD, PharmD, or MD and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in medical writing.

The role offers competitive salaries, generous paid time off, excellent healthcare benefits, and employer-matched 401(k) plans. The position requires the ability to travel as client needs require.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in medical communications.
• Substantial professional medical writing experience in various formats.
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Write original content for publications for healthcare professionals and internal clients.
• Analyze clinical data to produce high-quality scientific communications.
• Manage and develop deliverables while adhering to internal processes.

Skills

Medical writing

Clinical data analysis

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Scientific and medical accuracy

Education

PhD, PharmD, or MD

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Medical Writer: 1) writes original content for publications activities, and other materials for healthcare professional (HCP) and internal client audiences; 2) demonstrates a command of relevant therapeutic areas and expertise with assigned products; 3) analyzes, interprets, and applies clinical data to produce high-quality scientific communications; 4) follows all internal processes and procedures with regard to workflow, development of deliverables, and adherence to industry best practices and guidelines.

Job Duties

• 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 advisory boards, roundtables, etc, to record and synthesize meeting into a formal report
• Assist in development of new business presentations by researching, analyzing, and synthesizing pharmacologic attributes, existing clinical data, and market research into strategic application for capabilities
• Attend and participate in new business presentations as appropriate

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
• 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)

Qualifications

Requirements

• 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

Working Conditions

• Ability to travel as client needs require (e.g., client meetings, congress meetings, sales meetings)
• Ability to attend and conduct virtual or in-person presentations
• Ability to commit to extra and/or nontraditional hours as client needs require

Additional Information

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EOE. Synchrony is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.