Senior Medical Writer [Medical Communications/Publications]

Citrus Health Group is a new type of agency that brings an empathetic patient focus to the new product commercialization process. Citrus creates hand-picked teams that provide clients with scientific, clinical, pharmacologic, evidence-generation, pricing and reimbursement, market access, affordability, and patient support expertise and experience in their time of need. Client teams are built with talented experts who function as a fluid, agile, and highly energized team.

We are passionate about science; our focus is to effectively communicate science in compelling and engaging ways to drive true value and enable patients to gain access to new medicines. We do so with the highest level of integrity and respect for the ethical nature of our business.

We invite you to join our talented team of dedicated professionals, working closely together to provide the services our clients need, at the time they need them. We are driven by one word, RESPECT. We respect each other, we respect our clients, and we respect the professionals we work with on behalf of our clients. We value every team member and strive for an inclusive and collaborative culture that fosters the best in everyone.

About the Opportunity

The Senior Medical Writer is responsible for providing research, writing, and editing expertise for medical communications initiatives. The Senior Medical Writer role requires experience in medical communications and publications with an understanding of complex science and varied therapeutic areas.

Please note the following requirements for candidates applying for this position: Advanced Degree (PharmD, MD, PhD or MS) plus 3+ years of experience in medical writing within a medical communications agency. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience in editorial and publications processes and/or medical affairs.

Please note: While this role may be performed remotely within the US or Canada, applicants must have appropriate work authorization - we are unable to sponsor work authorization or provide relocation support.
Job Description

Develop and deliver clear, factual, high-quality scientific content to clients while monitoring and meeting project budget and timing specifications. Thoroughly research content areas and maintain a high level of expertise within determined therapeutic areas. Effectively implement stakeholder edits and feedback into all deliverables. Identify project areas that will require input from additional team members and elicit this input as needed. Continuously meet Citrus Health Group editorial, publication, and ethical procedures.

Primary Responsibilities include:

Content Development:
Research, write and revise content
Develop clear and well thought out content outlines and drafts
Proactively include relevant, supporting research and data into deliverables
Ensure appropriate and accurate flow, grammar and content in original works as well as in edited, referenced works
Incorporate edits and revisions from clients and project stakeholders
Consistently meet project deadlines and stay within determined scope and budget
Identify project areas that may require expertise from other team members and elicit input as appropriate
Communication: Manage successful communications with all project stakeholders
Ensure that prudent information is shared effectively within internal project teams
Keep project team and all appropriate stakeholders apprised of project status
Proactively bring forward obstacles or challenges to project completion within determined timeline and budget
Collaborate with and support other team members on project tasks as needed
Qualifications: Advanced Degree (PharmD, MD, PhD or MS) required
3+ years of experience in medical writing within a medical communications agency required
Experience in editorial and publications processes required
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
Proficiency in scientific research
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Effective attention to detail and accuracy and ability to confirm writing to prescribed style format
Ability to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome challenges
High level of integrity, confidentiality and accountability
Ability to think analytically and to effectively plan, prioritize, and execute
Expert verbal and written communication skills

Citrus Health Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service, or any other class protected by state or federal law.