Medical Writer

Summary

Join OPEN Health as a Medical Writer and contribute to the creation of high-quality promotional medical education and commercial materials. You will work closely with Medical Directors and cross-functional teams, conducting research, writing, and repurposing content for various initiatives. This role demands excellent writing skills, scientific knowledge, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, manage multiple projects, and contribute to continuous quality improvement. OPEN Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, generous paid time off, health insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Possess an advanced scientific degree (MS, PhD, PharmD, or MD preferred) and excellent writing skills
• Have prior experience, preferably for a pharmaceutical and/or medical communications company
• Be able to produce high-quality medical writing based on materials and direction supplied by a medical director
• Have the aptitude for communicating complex scientific ideas in a clear, concise, accurate, and innovative way
• Be able to independently interpret scientific statistics and source materials including primary data sources, as well as published medical literature
• Possess the willingness and ability to work both independently and in a team structure
• Be able to manage multiple priorities and estimate time needed to write standard projects
• Be able to perform all duties remotely and online, as OPEN Health is a paperless company
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, a team-player attitude, self-motivation, and a professional demeanor
• Be proficient with PubMed searches and MS365 programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams), including figure and table development

Responsibilities

• Provide research and writing support to assigned teams and new business efforts
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes a medical director, editor, graphic designers, and account personnel to accomplish project goals
• Develop high-quality written materials that are scientifically accurate, fully referenced, appropriate to the target audience, and that meet communication objectives, client specifications, and industry guidelines
• Produce promotional medical education and commercial materials for initiatives such as national broadcasts, webinars, product theaters, speaker bureau, advisory boards, and strategic communications
• Consult with creative, medical, and varying internal teams to conceptualize and develop images, diagrams, animations, or interactive assets for assigned projects and/or new business pitches
• Incorporate feedback and revisions and address reviewer questions/comments
• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge in relevant therapy areas
• Contribute strategic recommendations and suggestions for continuous quality improvement on assigned teams
• Understand team/company expectations in terms of budgeted hours and deadlines, and communicate with team regarding these as needed
• Attend meetings as required, including internal kick-off meetings, status meetings, and client calls

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous paid vacation and holidays
• Health insurance programs
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• An active and growing commitment to bettering the communities our employees call home through our Corporate Social Responsibility program
• The opportunity to thrive in a global, collaborative environment while working every day to improve health outcomes and patient wellbeing
• Diverse, inclusive culture that encourages you to bring your whole self to work