Medical Writer III

Company Description

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Job Description

• Work with therapeutic teams to develop and/or edit scientific/clinical documents, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and slide presentations

• Work effectively with company document management systems and related tools, templates, and procedures in order to ensure efficient internal and external review and approval of documents prior to final submission for publication or presentations at scientific congresses

• Ensure a consistent style of writing and presentation of clinical data to maintain quality and ease of review by all contributing authors

• Participate and contribute to Medical Affairs Publication Team meetings and to cross-functional working groups as needed to facilitate efficient development and submission of publications

• Work with external and internal authors on company-sponsored publications to facilitate writing, review and submission to high-tier journals.

 Skills: 

• Substantial experience (8-10 years) as a medical writer or equivalent working knowledge of clinical research, study design, and ability to present clinical data objectively in a clear, concise written format

• Demonstrated competency in project management and the successful preparation and submission of peer-reviewed manuscripts

• Outstanding written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Acrobat. Datavision expertise a plus

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as within cross-functional teams

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, thinks critically, and adheres to deadlines

• Demonstrated customer facing skills and capability to collaborate with Key Opinion Leaders on publications and presentations in a credible manner

• Ability to interpret and critique scientific and medical literature with respect to scientific and business implications is essential

• Experience in Multiple Sclerosis therapeutic or neurology area preferred

• Medical writing or publications experience with a pharmaceutical company or medical communications agency preferred

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS, PhD, PharmD) in biomedical sciences is preferred, but not required

Additional Information

For more information, please contact

Akriti Gupta

(973) 967-3409

Morristown, NJ 07960