vml healthSan Diego, CA
Medical Writer - High Science- Freelance
Medical Writer - High Science- Freelance
Medical Writer - High Science- Freelance
vml healthSan Diego, CA
yesterday
Other Scientific and Technical Consulting ServicesOffices of PhysiciansAll Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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Summary:
Our Medical Affairs Division consists of a group firewalled from our promotional agency, devoted to Scientific, Pharmaceutical Industry and HCP focused publications and related Medical Affairs. The Medical Writer - Freelance role is for someone with a deep understanding of science and medicine, as all of the content you create will be read by physicians and other scientists. As a medical writer, freelance - you will assist in the creation and preparation of scientific documents for publication. This role is limited to publications (abstracts, posters/presentations, primary manuscripts and review manuscripts).
Responsibilities:
- Read and distill clinical trial results, clinical study reports and other scientific writing.
- Quickly interpret data
- Research and analyze pubmed, clinicaltrials.gov medical journals and conferences, via on-line and other electronic sources / databases
- Create scientific writing, including abstracts, posters and manuscripts
- Careful and close attention to detail, reference all developed content from peer-reviewed, published material or client provided data. This includes highlighting the supporting statements and annotating according to client guidelines, when required.
- Researching and learning a disease state area quickly
- Understand publication guidelines and prepare manuscripts accordingly
- Be able to explain complex scientific concepts in a simple and straightforward manner
Requirements:
- Advanced degree (ie, PhD, MD, PharmD) in health science
- Experience writing and publishing in medical journals
- Published papers required
- Endnote experience is preferred (we can provide Endnote license, if needed)
- Work in MS office suite
- Experience with Oncology related treatments and therapies a plus
Competencies:
- Broad science knowledge and willingness to learn new disease states and get up to speed quickly on new drugs
- Ability to operate under tight deadlines
- Ability to manage workload with minimal supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Level
Senior
Location
San Diego, CA
Occupation
Writers and Authors
Industry
Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Posted
yesterday