Medical Writer - High Science- Freelance

Medical Writer - High Science - Freelance

Summary
Our Medical Affairs Division consists of a group firewalled from our promotional agency, devoted to Scientific, Pharmaceutical Industry and HCP focused publications and related Medical Affairs. The Medical Writer - Freelance role is for someone with a deep understanding of science and medicine, as all of the content you create will be read by physicians and other scientists.

As a medical writer, freelance - you will assist in the creation and preparation of scientific documents for publication. This role is limited to publications (abstracts, posters/presentations, primary manuscripts and review manuscripts).

Responsibilities
Read and distill clinical trial results, clinical study reports and other scientific writing.
Quickly interpret data
Research and analyze pubmed, clinicaltrials.gov medical journals and conferences, via on-line and other electronic sources / databases
Create scientific writing, including abstracts, posters and manuscripts
Careful and close attention to detail, reference all developed content from peer-reviewed, published material or client provided data. This includes highlighting the supporting statements and annotating according to client guidelines, when required.
Researching and learning a disease state area quickly
Understand publication guidelines and prepare manuscripts accordingly
Be able to explain complex scientific concepts in a simple and straightforward manner
Requirements
Advanced degree (ie, PhD, MD, PharmD) in health science
Experience writing and publishing in medical journals
Published papers required
Endnote experience is preferred (we can provide Endnote license, if needed)
Work in MS office suite
Experience with Oncology related treatments and therapies a plus
Competencies

Broad science knowledge and willingness to learn new disease states and get up to speed quickly on new drugs
Ability to operate under tight deadlines
Ability to manage workload with minimal supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills