The Medical Writer develops content for medical training projects for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Collaborating under the direction of a project lead, the project content is developed and referenced according to the project specifications and in partnership with other departments.
Responsibilities/daily tasks
- Writes medical and scientific training program content for a variety of projects according to client specifications
- References materials according to internal SOPs and client specifications
- Works with the project’s Editor to ensure that content follows client specifications, is instructionally sound, scientifically valid, well organized, and grammatically correct
- Researches medical and client material to ensure content accuracy and relevance
- Collaborates with graphic artists to produce visuals to complement script
- Partners with Developers and Graphics Artists to write interactive eLearning storyboards
- Works with all team members and departments to produce a uniform project
Requirements
- Graduate degree in medical/life sciences field (e.g., bio-medical field)
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in relevant science writing
- Excellent English writing and presentation skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and multitask
- Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Assets
- Knowledge or formal training in medical or scientific writing
- Prior experience in medical writing
- Understanding of Instructional Design principles
- Teaching experience
- Knowledge of AMA style guide
- Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry
- Member of a writing association
- Experience in multimedia writing
