Medical Writer Job at WebMD in Washington

Medical Writer

Medscape Medical Affairs, a division of WebMD, is a trusted resource for physicians and healthcare professionals, offering clinical reference tools, the latest medical information, education, and peer-to-peer collaboration opportunities. Our mission is to empower healthcare providers with resources that elevate patient care and outcomes across the globe.

The Medical Writer will leverage scientific/clinical expertise and exceptional medical writing skills to support development of Medscape Medical Affairs programs delivered at the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality scientific, medical, and/or clinical content for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers
• Develop PowerPoint presentations, text-based copy, and other project-related deliverables for multimedia programs across digital, live virtual, and/or in-person formats
• Ensure content alignment with program goals and client expectations
• Engage with thought leaders and medical experts in the specified therapeutic area to support content development
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of key clinical issues within the therapeutic areas of interest; remain current with relevant literature; clinical practice guidelines; approved therapeutic drugs, regimens, and devices; and therapeutic pipelines

Medical Education Expertise

• Create medical education content that is clinically appropriate, instructionally-sound, and adherent to industry regulations
• Support application of adult learning theory, instructional design principles, and best practices for health care provider education for specified projects

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Meet regularly with team members to review work quality, client satisfaction, productivity metrics, and progress toward project-related objectives
• Demonstrate accountability against defined performance standards for working with internal teams and clients
• Complete projects within established timelines and to specifications

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in developing digital, live virtual, in-person, and hybrid medical education programs for healthcare providers
• At least 3 to 5 years' experience as a medical writer/content developer at a medical education/communications agency
• Preference given to individuals with prior Medical Affairs experience
• Preference given to individuals with established expertise in hematology/oncology, neurology, or immunology
• Highly proficient in written English and verbal communication skills; additional languages a plus
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite - particularly PowerPoint - with excellent editorial skills (writing and editing)
• An advanced degree in a medical or science-related specialty (MD, PharmD, RN, NP, PA, PhD) is preferred; minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree (life sciences, public health, or clinical sciences) or similar with several years' relevant work experience required

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Excellent computer skills that include working remotely on shared networks and cloud-based systems (e.g., SharePoint, Google Drive, Workfront, and others)
• Proficiency with web-based data and document sharing sites and authoring tools (Box, Read Cube, EndNote, Tableau) a plus
• Comfortable in a highly deadline-driven environment; able to pivot quickly between tasks and adapt to rapidly shifting priorities
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently
• Possessing strong problem-solving and time-management skills; capable of addressing unforeseen issues to ensure that project goals and timelines are consistently met
• High degree of professionalism and comfortable building collaborative work relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skills, with a track record of meeting deadlines
• Willingness to travel; estimated up to 15% (during peak times) for program delivery and training opportunities

Comp Range $85,000 to $95,000 depending on experience. This position is also eligible for a commission plan, based upon personal sales goals and results achieved.

Benefits: Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the company sponsored benefit programs, including the following within the first 12 months of employment:

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
• Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)

Eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on job classification, schedule (e.g., full-time vs. part-time), work location and length of employment.

Why Join Us? This role offers the opportunity to develop meaningful medical education; and advance your career in a stimulating environment within a business that is at the forefront of driving better outcomes for patients. If you're ready to make an impact on patient care, we want to hear from you.