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Medical Writer (Medical Information Lead)

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Vancouver
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You need an advanced clinical/science degree, 3+ years in medical communication/affairs, strong communication skills, proficiency in Google Workspace and Office 365, and excellent organizational abilities.
  • You will create and review medical content, provide scientific accuracy, assist with training, maintain databases, and support medical inquiries while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

  • Advanced Clinical/Science Degree (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent)
  • Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills
  • 3 or more years of relevant medical communication experience
  • 3 or more years of direct medical information and/or relevant medical affairs experience in the pharmaceutical industry, a clinical setting or equivalent background and experience
  • Proficient in Google Workspace and Office 365
  • Ability to work both independently and within a group setting
  • Results oriented, excellent organizational skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Responsibilities

  • Create and/or co-create and review medical content for patients, HCPs and payers to ensure scientific rigor, balance and impact, this includes field medical slides (Medical Science Liaisons and Managed Care Liaisons), and standard or complex medical information responses.
  • As needed, provide medical review for scientific accuracy and provide input on the development/use of scientific and promotional materials consistent with approved client processes and policies (Product Review Committee PRC, Reprint Dissemination Committee RDC) and in close partnership with client Medical Content Strategy Leads and MI leadership team to identify and address training needs of Medical Information and Communications staff, internal partners, or external vendors.
  • Write, review, edit and deliver medical content for training purposes, as needed.
  • Author and review US MI responses by identifying and summarizing complex scientific literature in a scientifically accurate, fair balanced, concise and compliant manner to help inform clinical decision-making by HCPs.
  • Plan and maintain a robust product response MI database including launch readiness plans that meets the scientific needs of customers.
  • Serve as subject matter expert for the Therapeutic Area and maintains in-depth product and therapeutic area knowledge.
  • Perform ongoing literature reviews and extracts complex data from scientific literature and arranges the data in an organized format.
  • Provide clinical guidance and medical information to assist the resolution of escalated medical and/or access inquiries from the contact center.
  • Utilize internal scientific narratives and employing creative data visualization techniques to develop medical resources and tools, enhancing scientific engagement through compelling content practices.
  • Review of complex and/or escalated MI cases.
  • Review derivative content and ensuring alignment with MI responses and compliant with relevant review and approval process.
  • Track recurring queries and identify need for creation of new standard responses.
  • Provide relevant stakeholders with actionable insights and recommendations based on knowledge of product/therapeutic area.
  • Create and/or update reference materials and data on file summaries.
  • Contribute to departmental project/task assignments.
  • Participate in cross-functional project teams.
  • Maintain robust understanding of MI contact center processes and technology.
  • Leverage expertise to support the quality and training initiatives for team members in partnership with leadership and or client, as appropriate.
  • Ensure that assigned projects are completed on schedule.
  • Understand how own contribution contributes to results.
  • Understands what the organization delivers and our position within a global context.
  • Builds a network of useful contacts to help get things done more efficiently.
  • Is proactive and anticipatory with solutions to problems in the business.
  • Seeks to stretch own capability, willing to operate outside of comfort zone.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Medical Writer (Medical Information Lead) role?

The main focus is to execute content creation for multiple channels in therapeutic areas, ensuring scientifically accurate and impactful communications to patients, healthcare professionals (HCPs), and access stakeholders.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

You need an advanced clinical/science degree (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent), along with at least 3 years of relevant medical communication and medical affairs experience in the pharmaceutical industry or clinical setting.

What kind of responsibilities does the Medical Information Lead have?

Responsibilities include creating and reviewing medical content, writing US medical information responses, conducting literature reviews, providing clinical guidance, maintaining a product response database, and participating in cross-functional project teams.

Is previous experience required for this position?

Yes, candidates are expected to have a minimum of 3 years of relevant medical communication experience as well as experience in medical information or medical affairs.

Will there be opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the position offers access to a library of online training courses and opportunities for further development within the company.

Who will I report to in this role?

You will report to the Associate Business Unit Director, Contact Center Operations.

What are the benefits of working with Inizio Engage?

Benefits include health coverage from day one, a break between Christmas and New Year's, length of service awards, quarterly and yearly awards, and a referral bonus.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

The job is primarily a full-time position with the option for remote work.

How does Inizio Engage support diversity and inclusion?

Inizio Engage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, even if their experience does not perfectly match every qualification.

What software skills are required for this role?

Proficiency in Google Workspace and Office 365 is required.

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