What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Writer position at Emotive?
We are a global medical communications agency blending deep scientific expertise with creative brilliance to inspire change. Behavior change starts with inspiration. By infusing vibrant creativity into our work, we produce engaging medical communications that have the power to captivate and spark action.
Our absolute commitment to scientific precision across diverse therapy areas, including the complex fields of rare disease, oncology and advanced therapies, ensures we can make change a reality. For over 10 years, our team of exceptional PhD and advanced degree medical writers, strategists and world-class creatives has generated
award-winning innovation across medical affairs and commercial disciplines.
We are driven by a desire to create inspiring work that changes lives for the better, always guided by our core values – INTEGRITY, IMAGINATION, AGILITY, COLLABORATION and EMPOWERMENT – which underpin who we are and the positive culture of our team.
Part of Synaptiq Health, our network also consists of market access & HEOR consultancy, Initiate, and healthcare PR specialist, Beyond PR.
ROLE
Could you be our next medical writer? In this role, you’ll work across several accounts and therapy areas. You will develop engaging and accurate copy for selected healthcare communications projects covering scientific and branded communications.
Joining the team offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant and rapidly growing US team. You'll be at the forefront of exciting projects, working collaboratively and playing a pivotal role in shaping the growth of our organization in this dynamic location.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Write engaging, accurate and fully referenced content for selected accounts
- Act as an in-house therapy area expert in one or two disease areas
- Attend client and thought leader meetings and teleconferences, participating in content discussions as appropriate
- Develop and maintain excellent relationships with all departments and work collaboratively to produce
- high-quality communications
- Manage personal workload and schedules, actively responding to fluctuating business workloads
- Ensure all work allocated is executed within the timeline and schedule provided and accurately record all hours worked
- Be a brand guardian, both for our own company and our clients
- Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- At least 2 years’ experience working within a medical communications agency
- Educated to postgraduate level in life sciences or a relevant area
- Therapy area experience in oncology, immunology or rare disease highly desirable
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work simultaneously on more than one project
- Good knowledge and understanding of current US and international drug development processes
- Ability to provide realistic ideas for projects that deliver on clients’ objectives
- Experience across various channels of healthcare communications
- Ability to write accurately and creatively in a fast-paced environment and to meet reasonable timelines
- Adaptability and flexibility to changing priorities
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients
- Sound judgement and decision-making skills and the ability to determine when further supervision is needed
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline metrics
- Strong software and computer skills, including MS Office applications
OUR REWARDS
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plans (60% employer contribution)
- Access to 401(k) investment options, with an employer-matching contribution up to 4%
- A range of paid time-off benefits, including vacation leave, public holidays and sick leave
We look forward to hearing from you!