We have exciting opportunities for freelance medical writers with experience in market access and health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) communications to join our existing team. Ideal candidates will have prior experience with a range of deliverables such as strategic value messages, core value dossiers, value slide decks, health-technology assessments (HTA), evidence generation reports, pharmacoeconomic model reports, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for publication. Individuals with a strong performance record of analytical writing skills, reference management, and fair reporting are preferred.
Our work is fast paced, energizing, and offers the opportunity to develop new skills. We work in cross-functional teams, on a wide range of therapeutic areas developing customized, clientbased projects. Additionally, there are opportunities to have direct client contact and to lead and/or manage projects.
The Medical Writer/Editor collaborates with members of cross-functional teams to prepare written deliverables related to market access and HEOR communications covering a wide range of therapeutic areas.
- Writing fully referenced content, based on published clinical, scientific, and pharmacoeconomic literature
- Participates in scientific communication planning, including development of strategic medical communication plans
- Prepares, edits, and finalizes, synopses, reimbursement documents and related clinical documents, such as abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts
- Incorporates a product’s value messages in a scientifically appropriate manner
- Developing simple visuals and graphics (eg, in Excel or PowerPoint)
- Interaction with clients to understand their expectations and to receive their feedback
- Actively participates in required meetings
- Participates in the development of whitepapers and blogs
- Other duties may be assigned
- Advanced or professional degree (MSc, PhD, PharmD, MD) in a scientific/medical discipline or equivalent academic/vocational training
- 5+ years of prior experience working in either the pharmaceutical/CRO industry or a government agency
- Exceptional command of English, both written and spoken, including thorough understanding of regional conventions (eg, UK vs US spelling)
- Expert-level medical writing skills, including proficiency with reference management software (EndNote) and MS Word templates and styles
- Preference for familiarity with market access strategy, HTA agency requirements in North America and Europe, and pharmacoeconomic modeling. A comprehensive knowledge of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, including an understanding of clinical trial data is required.
- Ability to conduct literature searches using medical/scientific databases
- Other duties may be assigned
- Proven track record in meeting project deadlines within the allotted budget
- Ability to work autonomously and in cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to interact confidently with clients and collaborate remotely within a team environment
- Proven ability to lead in-person meetings and teleconferences with corporate executives and/or other senior decision-makers
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- You must also be technically equipped to successfully complete all required tasks from a virtual home office and be available during standard European or North American office hours.
If you recognize yourself in these and want to join a successful, fast paced growing boutique consultant firm, we want to hear from you!
We are a team of skilled professionals, with decades of industry experience, dedicated to supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology in the fields of Strategic Product Positioning, Outcomes Research, Reimbursement, and Health Economics. We have a comprehensive understanding of established and emerging international markets, allowing us to provide optimal, customized solutions that will meet our client’s needs. Our innovative approach and industry-leading expertise ensure we are successful at helping our clients overcome challenges at all stages of their product’s lifecycle.