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Thermo Fisher Scientific

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Science
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant Bachelor's degree, 2+ years of medical writing experience, strong writing skills, regulatory knowledge, effective communication, and good organizational abilities.
  • You will research, write, and edit medical information, manage project budgets, develop timelines, and collaborate internally and externally on medical writing deliverables.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification.
  • Previous experience as a Medical Information Writer that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
  • Experience working in the pharmaceutical/CRO industry preferred.
  • Solid medical writing skills, including grammatical, editorial, and proofreading skills.
  • Ability to interpret and present complex data accurately and concisely.
  • Good knowledge of regulatory documentation and drug development process.
  • Good computer skills and skilled with client templates.
  • Good knowledge of document management systems and other relevant applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Effective administrative, organizational and planning skills; attention to detail and quality.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and effectively within a team.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Great judgment and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

  • Independently researches, writes, and edits standard medical information writing deliverables across various therapeutic areas; may also independently write, or assist with more complex medical writing deliverables. Examples may include global or regional standard response documents, custom responses, and FAQs.
  • Participates in developing project timelines, standards, budgets, forecasts, and contract modifications.
  • Assists in the management of project budget and forecast.
  • Contributes to developing contract modifications with oversight.
  • May represent Medical Writing in bid defenses and capabilities presentations.
  • Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
  • Develops professional expertise and applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
  • Normally receives general instructions on routine work, and more detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
  • Contacts are primarily internal to the company, but may have frequent external customer/ vendor contacts on routine matters. Builds productive internal/external working relationships.

FAQs

What is the work schedule for this position?

The work schedule is standard Monday to Friday.

What type of environment does this role typically operate in?

This role typically operates in an office environment.

What are the main responsibilities of a Medical Information Writer?

The main responsibilities include independently researching, writing, and editing medical information deliverables, developing project timelines and budgets, and collaborating with clients and colleagues for effective communication.

What level of education is required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or an equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification is required.

How much experience is needed for this role?

Previous experience as a Medical Information Writer or a comparable experience of at least 2 years is required, preferably in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry.

What skills are essential for the Medical Information Writer position?

Essential skills include solid medical writing, grammatical, editorial, and proofreading skills, the ability to interpret complex data accurately, and proficiency in regulatory documentation and the drug development process.

Do I need to have knowledge of specific software for this role?

Yes, good knowledge of document management systems and relevant applications, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, is required.

What personal skills and competencies are important for a Medical Information Writer?

Important personal skills include effective administrative, organizational, and planning skills, attention to detail, the ability to work both independently and within a team, and strong oral and written communication skills.

Will I receive detailed instructions for my assignments?

You will normally receive general instructions on routine work and more detailed instructions on new projects or assignments, allowing for the exercise of judgment within defined procedures.

Will this role involve collaboration with external clients?

Yes, there will be frequent external customer/vendor contacts on routine matters to build productive working relationships.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, this position allows for the development of professional expertise and provides opportunities for contributing to project management and strategy.

Thermo Fisher Scientific

The World Leader In Serving Science

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.