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Job SummarySenior Medical Writers work as part of a multidisciplinary team (including medical director, editor, graphic designers, and account personnel) to produce slide presentations, meeting summaries, web-based and social media materials, video scripts, podcasts and Medical Affairs documents. Level of experience and ability to effectively partner with medical directors to create efficiencies justifies the senior role.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesProviding research and writing support to assigned brand teams and new business effortsWorking independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes a medical director, editor, graphic designers, and account personnelAttending meetings as required, including internal kick-off meetings, status meetings, and clientauthor callsProducing slide presentations, executive meeting summaries, web-based and social media materials, content for digital assets, video scripts, podcasts, and other promotional medical communication materials suitable for HCPs Writing scientifically accurate, fully referenced materials, appropriate to the target audienceEnsuring that written materials meet the authors' communication objectives, client specifications, and industry guidelinesInteracting with key experts to solicit their input, facilitate alignment, resolve queries, and make content suggestionsResearching medical topics using relevant information sources; annotating those sources while writingDeveloping and maintaining in-depth knowledge in relevant therapy areas including disease state, treatment guidelines, drug mechanisms of action, product efficacy and safety profile, and competitive landscapeWorking independently to incorporate revisions and address reviewer questionscommentsUnderstanding expectations regarding budgeted hours and deadlines, and communicating with team about these as neededContributing strategic recommendations and suggestions for continuous quality improvementProviding mentoringtraining to newly hired writersExperience, Skills, And QualificationsA strong scientific understanding (MD, PharmD, or PhD preferred) and excellent writing skillsMultiple years of agency experience drafting medical communications, medical education, pharmaceutical marketing, medical affairs, content production (promotional slide presentations and ad board decks) or equivalent Ability to interpret and write from clinical trial protocols, statistical analysis plans, and clinical study reportsProficiency in communicating complex scientific ideas and statistical analyses in a simple, concise, and accurate mannerFlair for managing multiple competing priorities with an ability to delegate, prioritize, problem solve, and set expectationsConfidence and professional demeanor when interacting with clients and key expertsEnthusiasm, team-player attitude, and self-motivationOpenness to accept constructive feedback from the scientific director, KOLsubject-matter experts, and clients and implement it across your projectsAbility to understand any pharmaceutical product quickly and thoroughly, particularly as it relates to the overall therapeutic area - experience working in Type 2 Diabetes is a PLUS!Awareness and being cognizant of teamcompany expectations in terms of budgeted hours, deadlines, and other goals and communicating with team regarding these as neededAbility to learn and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), including updating of project files, following sign-off procedures, and version-control conventionsFamiliarity with FDA, AMA, and PhRMA Guidelines as they pertain to the core business and product legalitiesAbility to foster integration, collaboration, and teamwork with account team membersAbility to interact with third parties (other agency vendorsprofessional organizationssocieties) where appropriateComplete and comprehensive knowledge of the professional education (on label) processProficiency with PubMed searches and MS365 programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), including figure and table development Strong writtenverbal communication skillsTravel RequirementsThe ability to travel and meet with clients as required to maintain effective relationships10% potential domestic travelAbout OPEN HealthOPEN Health unites deep scientific knowledge with wide-ranging specialist expertise to unlock possibilities that improve health outcomes and patient wellbeing. Working in partnership with our clients, we embrace our different perspectives and strengths to deliver fresh thinking and solutions that make a difference.OPEN Health is a flexible global organization that solves complex healthcare challenges across HEOR and market access, medical communications and creative omnichannel campaigns.What we offer:As a global organization, OPEN Health is committed to supporting our employees and their families through a comprehensive benefits programCompetitive pay, generous paid vacation and holidays, and health insurance programs across all our locationsOngoing training and development opportunities which foster and shape your individual career path An active and growing commitment to bettering the communities our employees call home through our Corporate Social Responsibility programThe opportunity to thrive in a global, collaborative environment while working every day to improve health outcomes and patient wellbeingDiverse, inclusive culture that encourages you to bring your whole self to workIf we sound like the sort of business environment in which you would thrive, then we would love to hear from you.