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Medical Writer: CommonHealth

Job IDP09-05-HJ
Company NameCommonHealth
Job CategoryAdvertising/Public Relations; Marketing
LocationParsippany, NJ
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
Experience5-10 Years Experience
Date PostedOctober 9, 2009 (Reposted Dec 11)
CommonHealth
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Oncology experience required



CommonHealth is the world’s leading healthcare communications resource and a WPP Group company. Our network of 14 best-in-class business units has expertise in every discipline and every therapeutic category and we've been ranked by Advertising Age as the #1 healthcare agency in the US for the 3rd year in a row. ProCom, one of CommonHealth's medical education units, has an immediate opening for a Medical Writer with oncology experience. This position is located in our Parsippany location. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a great working environment.
To be considered for this position, please go to the CommonHealth website at: www.commonhealth.com/careers and apply today.
Position Objective
  • Write high-quality scientific manuscripts, slide presentations, posters, and other educational materials for a medical education/communications company
Key Responsibilities
  • High-quality scientific writing
  • Develop a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of client medical and marketing personnel
Knowledge and Skills
  • Doctoral level education in biomedical sciences (PhD, PharmD, MD) oncology experience required
  • Knowledge of assigned therapeutic areas
  • Experience writing peer-reviewed articles, distilling complex technical information for a variety of medical audiences
  • Familiarity with RefMan or similar database program, Word, PowerPoint
  • Familiarity with AMA style writing
  • Ability to write high-quality scientific articles
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills
  • Ability to work as a team member
Problem Solving
  • Balancing work quality with timelines
  • Adopting the writing style to the target audience
Managerial Direction
  • Make decisions regarding content and style in consultation with program management and account management
  • Self management to adhere to agreed T&E schedules, budgets, and to alert team to potential deviations and overages

We are an equal opportunity employer.




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