Senior Medical writer

TK-CHAIN LLC

Senior Medical writer

Princeton, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Requirements:

    · Lead and execute long-form copy development for one or more brand engagements across HCP & Consumer audiences in the pharmaceutical marketing sector know, like the back of your hand, all aspects of the brand and disease state, including trials, studies, and patient profiles.

    · Build strong relationships with Creative, Medical, Account, and Client brand teams, such that each group identifies you as the holder of all copy, editorial and clinical knowledge for the brand.

    · Partner with Creative, Medical/Strategy, Account and Client teams to ensure copy that advances creative brief objectives and accomplishes marketing objectives.

    · Point person for original (directed) copy development on assigned client engagements, including both tactical projects (websites and interactive marketing applications) and creative campaigns.

    · Present to build relationships with, and find actionable paths forward based on the critiques of client MLR (medical, legal, regulatory) teams.

    · Build leadership cooperation with Editorial to engender obsessive attention to narrative consistency, voice & tone, and accuracy of the content.

    · Write, reference, and annotate a copy in preparation for medical/legal review in a deadline-focused environment.

    · See copy decks and manuscripts through development and to launch (in partnership with Editorial)

    · Deliver fluent knowledge of interactive capabilities, content development, and editorial flow

    · Develop original content for new projects, and collaborate with Medical Director when needed

    · Help mentor more junior Copy Writers, developing their ability to produce quality work

    Skills:

    · Ability to interpret disease state information and trial data and craft relevant educational and promotional messages in both promotional and peer-to-peer HCP settings.

    · Ability to research and source scientific claims for disease state and promotional messages

    · Experience with high-science brands, creating content for specialists across peer-to-peer programs, CME, and/or scientific communications/conference channels.

    · Ability to recognize strong creative ideas and see them through to completion.

    · Ability to sell ideas to other members of the creative team and clients.

    · In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical/healthcare marketing.

    · Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

    · Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects simultaneously.

    Qualifications:

    · Experience creating disease state content for HCPs required

    · Experience writing for HCPs in high-science categories, (eg. Neurology, rheumatology, immunology, oncology)

    · Track record as a creative problem solver with a knack for fresh ideas and a new perspective.

    · At least 2-4 years’ web copywriting experience, including work in pharma/healthcare.

    · Experience with writing consumer-focused and healthcare professional-focused content.

    · Bachelor’s degree