Assoc. director/sr. medical writer (pharma or medcomms)

Job Description: Medical Writer
Background: Pharma or Medical Communication/Medical Affairs
Position Overview:
The Sr Medical Writer at Neovation Consultancy Services plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, scientifically accurate content related to healthcare, medical research, and pharmaceuticals. This role involves translating complex scientific information into clear and engaging content, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and collaborating effectively with internal teams, freelancers, and clients. The Medical Writer will contribute to business growth through client retention and professional development while maintaining executional excellence.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Content Development & Executional Excellence:
Conduct independent literature searches using databases such as Pub Med, Medline, EMBASE, and Web of Science.
Summarize and disseminate complex scientific and clinical information accurately.
Ensure scientific accuracy, clarity, and adherence to industry standards and guidelines.
Deliver high-quality content with minimal revisions, ensuring optimal utilization of resources, including freelancers.
Collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and freelancers to align deliverables with client goals.
Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely completion with high-quality output.
Research and Analysis:
Conduct thorough research on medical topics and stay updated with the latest scientific advancements.
Interpret and analyze scientific data for inclusion in various written materials.
Audience Adaptation:
Tailor content to different target audiences, ensuring appropriate complexity and engagement.
Regulatory Compliance:
Stay informed about relevant regulatory requirements such as FDA guidelines, ICH guidelines, and other industry-specific standards.
Ensure all documents adhere to regulatory and compliance standards.
Collaboration and Coordination:
Work closely with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and credibility.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather insights and deliver high-quality content.
Quality Assurance:
Conduct thorough reviews of all written materials to ensure accuracy, coherence, and adherence to branding and style guidelines.
Business Development:
Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive retention.
Identify opportunities to expand services by offering additional expertise or solutions.
Participate in medical events and share insights to enhance visibility and networking.
Upskilling and Professional Growth:
Continuously improve writing methodologies and knowledge of therapy areas.
Stay updated with advancements in medical writing, healthcare, and relevant therapeutic areas through continuous education, workshops, and conferences.
Contribute to process optimization and innovation within the team.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Attitudes:
Core Skills:
Expertise in scientific and medical writing, with strong research and analytical abilities.
Ability to translate complex scientific information into clear and engaging content.
Strong project management and multitasking skills.
Attention to detail with excellent editorial and proofreading skills.
Knowledge:
In-depth understanding of medical terminology, clinical research, and regulatory guidelines.
Familiarity with publication standards and compliance requirements in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry.
Strong proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Power Point, and Excel.
Attitude & Behaviour:
Proactive, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.
Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with teams and clients.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
Career Growth and Development:
Neovation Consultancy Services is committed to fostering career progression. The Sr Medical Writer role offers:
Opportunities to work on high-impact global projects.
Access to specialized training and continuous learning initiatives.
A clear pathway for progression to senior roles, including Scientific Lead or others, based on performance reviews and stakeholder feedback
Performance Review Metrics:
1) Executional Excellence
Timely and Efficient Delivery
95% adherence to project timelines
Maximum 3 revisions per project
Content Quality and Scientific Accuracy
100% accuracy in scientific content
90% client satisfaction score
Collaboration and Feedback Integration
Respond to feedback within 24 hours
95% positive feedback from collaborators
2) Business Development
Client Retention
95% retention by ensuring 19/20 clients stay through regular check-ins and high-quality deliverables.
Business Growth
Suggest 1 new service per project (e.g., content or therapeutic expertise).
Medical Event Participation
2 virtual/1 physical per year, with 1 Linked In post per event/publication.
3) Upskilling and Professional Growth
Complete at least one certification or course per year, in new writing methodologies (e.g., AI in writing, data analysis).
4) Content Delivery & Quality
KPI: Timely project delivery with minimal revisions.
Target: 95% adherence to deadlines with high-quality standards.