Job Description

Do you enjoy science knowledge translation? Are you eager to share your passion for science and writing? We are looking for a talented teammate to join IC Axon in the role of Medical Writer in our Content department.

Job Summary

The Medical Writer develops content for medical training projects for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Collaborating under the direction of a Medical Editor, the project content is developed and referenced according to the project specifications and in partnership with other departments.

Responsibilities

• Writes medical, scientific, and strategic training program content for a variety of projects according to client specifications
• References materials according to internal SOPs and client specifications
• Works with the project's Editor to ensure that content follows client specifications, is instructionally sound, scientifically valid, well organized, and grammatically correct
• Researches medical and client material to ensure content accuracy and relevance
• Collaborates with Graphic Artists to produce visuals to complement script
• Partners with Developers and Graphics Artists to write interactive eLearning storyboards
• Works with all team members and departments to produce a uniform project
• Assists in carrying out various duties as requested by Content management

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Medical/Life Sciences field or equivalent (eg, Bio-Medical field)
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience
• Outstanding proficiency in English (both written and oral); working knowledge of French
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and multitask
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office (intermediate or advanced)

Assets

• Knowledge or formal training in medical or scientific writing
• Prior experience in medical writing
• Knowledge of Instructional Design principles
• Teaching experience
• Knowledge of AMA style guide
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry
• Membership in a writing association
• Experience in multimedia writing

Travel: Under 5%

Performance Assessment

What Success Looks Like

• Demonstrates strong referencing skills
• Demonstrates strong judgment and recognizes when to seek advice and direction
• Autonomous (can execute tasks with minimal supervision)
• Builds strong time management skills
• Interacts increasingly within project teams and is viewed as a reliable writer

Measurement in Role

• Ability to work with various Editors and on various client projects
• Advancing on understanding of project life cycle and deliverables
• Demonstrating an organized approached to the work and additional tasks with an aptitude for

establishing priorities

Struggling in Role

• Missing deadlines and reduced quality in work
• Difficulty consistently following SOPs
• Difficulty in prioritizing and completing assignments
• Need for ongoing supervision

Career Paths

Typical directions in which employees can move from this position:

• Senior Medical Writer

#LI-Hybrid

ClinicalMind is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability.

Powered by JazzHR