Medical Writer III Job at Katalyst CRO in Mettawa

Join to apply for the Medical Writer III role at Katalyst CRO Job Description The Fact Checker (Medical Writer III) works closely with Medical Writers to confirm that supplied references adequately support claims being made in pharmaceutical advertising materials focused on oncology, neuroscience, immunology, and specialty products. The Fact Checker verifies clinical and other data and creates annotated reference documents that outline where claims are located in published sources to facilitate Veeva PromoMats project submission and Medical/Regulatory/Legal review. Responsibilities Checks claims in advertising and promotional documents against published sources before projects are submitted for Medical/Regulatory/Legal review. Ensures that suitable references are used to support all product and promotional claims in text, graphs, charts, tables, and statistical analyses. Creates annotated documents to be used for submitting/linking projects in Veeva Promo Mats. Works with writers, editors, account managers, and Veeva submission specialists to ensure project submissions are accurate, current, and compliant. May be asked to research promotional claims and perform data mining, working with Clinical Study Reports (CSRs) and resources from the client Library. Organizes and manages approved references. Links claims to published sources in Veeva Promo Mats as needed. Requirements Bachelor's degree or higher in a medical-related field (e.g., biology or chemistry) or equivalent experience within the pharmaceutical or related industry. 3+ years of medical fact checking experience; advertising agency experience a plus. Expertise in oncology and/or neuroscience fields a plus. Proven ability to research, understand, and interpret medical and scientific data. Working knowledge of regulations and standards related to promotion of pharmaceutical products and AMA style guidelines. Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Pro and MS Word; familiarity with Veeva Vault a plus. Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and juggle multiple deadlines without sacrificing quality or accuracy. Analytical thinker and proactive problem solver. Ability to work independently and collaborate with team members, as needed. Advanced written, verbal, time‑management, and organizational skills. Top Skills Experience fact checking medical claims against published sources. Proven ability to research, understand, and interpret medical/scientific data. Strong attention to detail; organized. Ability to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy/quality. Exceptional communication skills, ability to work well across multiple teams. Ability to manage multiple deadlines, work well under pressure. Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat annotation tools. BA/BS preferably in medical-related field (e.g., biology or chemistry) or equivalent business experience within the pharmaceutical or related industry. Nice to Have Experience in pharma advertising industry. Experience with Veeva Promo Mats and/or OPDP submissions a definite plus. Science background and/or knowledge of medical terminology a definite plus. Experience with medical copyediting a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr