Job Specifications
At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn't just an aspiration--it's our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Our culture is rooted in our people--we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities.
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At Real Chemistry--we improve patient care by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients to create dynamic content and execute exceptional personalized experiences that engage and educate healthcare professionals. Since 1994, we have increased our clients' effectiveness by combining best-in-class strategy, content development, digital technology, and creative design to deliver high-quality medical education that is as compelling as it is compliant.
The Medical Writer (Med Affairs) serves as an integral part of the Medical Team in developing scientific content in support of a variety of omnichannel medical communication tactics, as assigned to particular therapeutic areas and client brands. The Medical Writer must have the ability to analyze and interpret complex scientific data and translate these into compelling and relevant clinical communications and commercial messages. The Medical Writer collaborates closely with the Medical Director and cross-functional teammates in the development and execution of scientific strategies and tactics.
This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices--including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or San Francisco--or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.
What You'll Do
Otherwise known as the "essential functions," these are the parts of the job that are crucial to ensure successful performance.
Develop core deliverables (eg, PowerPoint slides, manuscripts, video scripts, executive summaries) and ancillary materials (eg, participant handouts, moderator guides) for medical communication projects, including promotional presentations, advisory board meetings, product theaters as well as various educational videos and digital solutions
Perform and analyze literature searches and scientific research regarding clinical data and key scientific information for content development projects to meet client needs for relevant, up-to-date, evidenced-based, and accurate medical communication content
Participate in the ideation phase of the creative process of content development by providing concepts, ideas, and feedback, and collaborate with Presentation and Graphic Designers on various illustrations, animations, and creative applications of medical and scientific information
As assigned, develop relationships and work closely with clients and key opinion leaders to develop scientific content and execute medical communication strategy to communicate complex scientific information to medical professionals
Conduct quality checks on all content-related materials, including annotated deliverables, to ensure scientific integrity and accuracy, and support Veeva submissions of all medical communication deliverables for client medical/legal/regulatory reviews by highlighting all relevant references and creating detailed reference notes
Support project management within the cross-functional team by effectively communicating and aligning with Account and Project Managers, and actively participating in all internal and client meetings
Maintain full compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements as well as all applicable US laws and regulations
This Position Is a Perfect Fit For You If
Our Company values - Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an "I" - really speak to you.
You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We're always evolving.
You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.
You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.
What You Should Have
Advanced degree (eg, MD, PhD, PharmD, MPH, MS) in a healthcare-related field required
1-3 years of experience in medical education with a pharmaceutical company or medical communications agency preferred, or experience in medical education, scientific/research design, evaluation, analysis, or clinical experience/insights preferred
Strong verbal and written