Medical Writer, CME Grants

Medscape, a division of WebMD, develops and hosts physician portals and related mobile
applications that make it easier for physicians and healthcare professionals to access clinical
reference sources, stay abreast of the latest clinical information, learn about new treatment options,
earn continuing medical education credits and communicate with peers.
WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on
the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other
basis protected by law.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Medscape Education is seeking an experienced grant writer to play a primary role in the
development of proposals seeking funds to develop continuing medical education
(CME) programs, which are published on the leading healthcare professional education
site, Medscape.org. This is a hybrid position out of our Atlanta or Newark offices.
 
Responsibilities: 
Working primarily in HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY, the writer is responsible for all steps
and interactions required to write and prepare proposals for submission within agreed
focus, budget, and time scale to the highest quality and with minimal supervision.
Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:
 
 Ensure proposals are clinically appropriate and instructionally sound and adhere to
ACCME standards
 Lead proposal initiation calls with internal stakeholders to obtain details and direction
for proposal development, confirming and clarifying timelines, clinical focus and
grant focus, educational tactics, outcomes assessment plans, and other details as
required
 Write clear, succinct needs assessments that provide evidence for identified clinical
practice gaps and/or patient education gaps, which follow recognized standards and
are supported by internal and external data
 Use internal templates and tools to develop proposals that tell a compelling story on
the rationale, instructional design, and value of the proposed educational solution
 Incorporate revisions based on input from cross-functional internal and external
proposal reviewers, including account managers, clinical strategists, medical
education directors, and copyeditors, to ensure high-quality grant submissions and
improve likelihood of external grant awards 
Qualifications: 
 Bachelor's degree in life sciences, public health, clinical sciences, journalism,
technical writing, or English may also be considered or equivalent years of
experience; advanced degree in a medical or science-related specialty is a
differentiator
 2 years’ experience in writing and editing within the medical education field,
including work at a medical education/communications company, professional
medical publisher, academic institution/hospital/university center, or medical society;
previous grant writing for a medical education or scientific organization is a
differentiator.
 Excellent editorial (editing and writing) skills, preferably in the area of grant/proposal
and needs assessment development
 A flexible mindset and excellent time management and organizational skills to
manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously in a highly deadline-driven
environment, while taking into consideration stakeholders based across multiple
time zones
 Ability to deliver results with minimum supervision by suggesting plausible solutions
and creatively using existing resources in a productive and/or innovative way to
quickly deal with unforeseen issues and to ensure that timelines are consistently met
 Strong ability to “think outside of the box” and customize grant proposals for
maximum storytelling impact and clarity
 Superior communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, written, listening)
 Excellent computer skills, which include working remotely on shared networks and
cloud-based systems
 Attention to detail with high level of accuracy
 Positive attitude, high energy, and willingness to accept varied assignments
 Available and responsive to communications during business hours
 Availability for a limited amount of domestic and international travel (~10%), mainly
to onsite team meetings
 Ability to maintain friendly and productive relationships with internal and external
stakeholders through clear articulation and an effective communication style
 Process oriented, able to find new ways to improve existing processes and to learn
and adapt to evolving processes and tools
Preferred Skills: 
 At least 2 years’ experience working with cross-functional teams and external
partners toward common objectives<