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Senior Medical Editor/Writer

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Posted: 10/02/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Regulatory Sciences and Medical Writing Job Number: 584706 Is job remote?: Yes Country: United States

Job Description


Description:

We are seeking a Senior Medical Writer to join the Early Clinical Development organization to develop high-quality, scientifically accurate medical communications materials for dissemination to a variety of audiences. The ideal candidate is a clear and precise writer, detail-oriented, driven, independent, and able to respond quickly to evolving needs.

Duties
  • Draft and edit peer-reviewed publications (manuscripts) and conference materials (abstracts, posters, slide presentations)
  • Lead publication implementation teams consisting of internal stakeholders and external collaborators to ensure the timely development, review, and publication of documents
  • Critically analyze complex data and information and collaborate with clinical, medical, and biostatistics/content owners on data analysis, description, and presentation
  • Execute literature searches, synthesize findings and prepare summaries for internal distribution
  • Conduct, manage and facilitate the publication review and submission process, which includes distribution for review to internal and external stakeholders, collation and adjudication of comments, collection of conflicts of interest information, and final approvals
  • Ensure that publication development and all materials produced are in compliance with current relevant guidelines, including but not limited to the ICMJE and GPP3, as well as company policies and procedures


Skills
  • Minimum of 5 years of medical writing/editing, publication management in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with experience in oncology and immunology
  • Experience in the implementation of publication plans in support of molecule teams preferred
  • Must demonstrate a high-quality writing style in the English language and have the ability to independently analyze and synthesize data from a broad range of disciplines
  • Proficient in scientific and clinical, peer reviewed writing, editing, reviewing and submission of abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts and reviews with different audiences
  • Strong Google Suite (Gdocs, Gsheets, Gslides) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills required; graphic layout and design experience using Adobe Creative Suite/Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
  • Proficient in literature searches, their analyses, and evaluation
  • Exceptional organizational and project planning skills with particular attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate and work in a cross-functional environment with a wide range of people to achieve results
  • Dynamic, self-starter with strong influential skills and adaptable to change


Education
  • Advanced level scientific degree (PharmD, MD, PhD)








Pay Rate Range: $100-145/hr. Salary will be commensurate with experience 

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Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.