Director, Medical Writing - Market Access Promotional Agency

Overview

Lead medical writing and content development for multiple client projects across therapeutic areas, providing strategic input while working cross-functionally and with a high level of independence.

What you'll do

• Independently develop strategic, high-quality, medically accurate content for a medium-sized book of business (generally 3 to 4 assigned accounts, varies by size) spanning multiple therapeutic areas.
• Collaborate with internal team members to create compelling content that meets client objectives.
• Review project briefs and timelines, assign staff, and attend all kick-off meetings.
• Review content for scientific accuracy and appropriateness to the project.
• Ensure best practices for content development are followed and advise on strategic or client considerations.
• Liaise directly with clients on strategy and content-related subject matter, including medical, legal and regulatory review meetings.
• Discuss medical content with external stakeholders including medical professionals, key opinion leaders and managed care customers as required.
• Plan and allocate resources based on business needs in conjunction with other internal stakeholders.
• Supervise 2 to 4 medical writers and/or scientific associates directly.
• Establish and track individual personal development plans for each team member and provide timely feedback.
• Assist in development of new business proposals, including target product profiles (TPPs) and/or competitive analyses.
• Attend and present at business pitch meetings as needed.
• Promote and adhere to the PRECISION Principles (Client Service, Purpose, Accountability, Mutual Respect and Collaboration).

What you'll need

• BA/BS in life sciences, or BA/BS in English combined with experience in a pharmaceutical agency, medical communications company or healthcare advertising.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in the medical communication, pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry.
• Command of American Medical Association (AMA) style.
• Strong proficiency with Word, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong proficiency with scientific search engines including PubMed and Google Scholar.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• High analytic ability.
• Strong self-management, organizational and time management.
• Ability to translate complex scientific concepts for a variety of managed care audiences.
• Ability to prioritize deadline-sensitive projects and juggle competing client priorities.
• Highly team- and detail-oriented.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD or PhD).
• Expertise in gathering, evaluating and summarizing healthcare business and scientific literature and insights data for a variety of managed care audiences.
• Working knowledge of managed markets, healthcare, and the healthcare delivery system; health reform legislation; and/or managed care experience (HMO, MCO, PBM, etc.).
• Ability to develop engaging promotional content.
• Managed care experience.

Details

• Remote, United States.
• Discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, parental leave, and paid time off.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship.