Senior Medical Writer

Synchrony Group, LLC; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Generous paid time off

Excellent health insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

A leading medical communications firm located in Chester County is seeking a Senior Medical Writer. The successful candidate will partner with various departments to develop compelling medical communications targeting healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include writing original content, collaborating on creative elements, and ensuring scientific accuracy. Candidates should hold a PhD, PharmD, or MD, with at least 3 years of relevant experience. A comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years medical writing experience for pharmaceutical or medical communications company.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific information clearly.
• Familiarity with the medical communications industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop medical and promotional communications for healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with internal teams for content development.
• Attend client review meetings and provide content defense.

Skills

Medical writing

Communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

PhD, PharmD, or MD

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Synchrony Group

Synchrony Group is an independently owned network of companies, headquartered in West Chester, PA.

At Synchrony, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services in the medical communications industry. Our vision is to create the highest value for our clients and the most opportunity for our team members, while working together to improve the lives of patients. Collectively, we are leaders in strategic planning, development, and execution of best‑in‑class programs that address medical needs, maximize strategic objectives, and make significant scientific and clinical contributions. Our passion and commitment to improving outcomes for our clients, healthcare professionals, and patients drives us to exceed expectations in everything we do.

Synchrony consists of integrated groups of medical‑scientific, clinical, creative, commercial, and industry experts. Synchrony Healthcare Communications specializes in branded and disease state marketing/promotional campaigns and initiatives. Our teams reflect our commitment to excellence—we’re smart, enthusiastic, and driven. We align the skills, experiences, and perspectives of diverse individuals to achieve unparalleled results in an environment of respect and mutual support. Above all, we are passionate about changing the world and improving the lives of patients.

Our success is built on the foundation of our team, and we’re always striving to strengthen our foundation. More than just seeking out the best and brightest to join us, we also create a work environment in which employees are respected and encouraged to grow.

Are you looking to be part of something great? We’d like to meet you!

Job Description

The Senior Medical Writer plays a fundamental role in the content development process and partners with the Account Services, Creative Services, Editorial Services, and Project Management departments and clients on the writing and execution of medical and promotional communications tactics and activities for healthcare professional (HCP) audiences. This individual demonstrates a command of relevant therapeutic areas and assigned products, supporting the strategic and creative direction of all deliverables while ensuring a high degree of medical accuracy.

Job Duties

Medical Services

• Demonstrate a strategic and scientific command of assigned therapeutic areas and products
• Write original content for medical and promotional communications tactics and activities, including content for disease state symposia, advisory boards, speaker training programs, sales training materials, webcasts, satellite symposia, videos, websites, and other multimedia initiatives
  • Effectively communicate complex medical and scientific concepts in a clear, engaging, audience‑appropriate manner
  • Work closely with Creative Services personnel on creative elements of content (eg, imagery, iconography, charts/graphs, video footage)
• Perform literature searches to assess and summarize updates to assigned therapeutic area or provide baseline information for upcoming work in new therapeutic areas
• Liaise with Editorial Services, Account Services, Creative Services, and Project Management departments as necessary for guidance
• Provide guidance, support, and feedback to freelance contract writers as needed during the content development process
• Evaluate, collate, and incorporate comments from internal team members and clients
• Annotate materials for quality assurance and preparation for client medical/regulatory review
• Attend client review committee meetings, defend content as needed, and apply resulting comments while maintaining the integrity and purpose of the material
• Attend advisory boards, roundtables, teleconference interviews, etc, to record and summarize meeting output in a formal report

Process

• Follow all internal processes and procedures with regard to workflow, development of deliverables, and adherence to industry best practices
• Demonstrate the flexibility/adaptability necessary to function on different therapeutic teams as needed
• Maintain a proactive approach on initiatives for existing and prospective clients
• Work in conjunction with Account Services and Project Management departments to develop and adhere to logical and attainable timelines for project completion
• Attend team meetings to provide input and aid in troubleshooting/problem‑solving
• Keep core teams informed of status of ongoing projects
• Perform other duties as requested

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

Key Competencies

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to present ideas and supporting rationale to internal and external teams in an effective manner
• Strong presentation and persuasion skills: Can develop a clear point of view and tell a meaningful “story”; is effective in a variety of settings and group sizes with clients, peers, and management; confidently expresses both data/facts and more controversial topics; commands attention and can manage group dynamics
• Strong critical thinking and medical writing skills, with outstanding attention to detail and high degree of scientific and medical accuracy
• Exceptional organizational skills with adeptness at multitasking
• Flexibility and adaptability to change; ability to work under time constraints
• Ability to identify key issues and to creatively and strategically overcome challenges or obstacles
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
• High level of integrity, ethics, confidentiality, and accountability
• Ability to interact effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Qualifications

Requirements

• PhD, PharmD, or MD
• 3+ years medical writing experience for pharmaceutical company, medical communications company, or related experience
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize and clearly communicate scientific information
• Familiarity with the medical communications industry

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Demonstrated experience working on a wide range of accounts and therapeutic areas

Working Conditions

• Ability to travel as client needs require
• 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.