Associate Principal Scientist, General Medicine Medical Writing
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Job Description
The Associate Principal Scientist, General Medicine Publications Medical Writing, works with scientists in our company's Research Labs and external investigators to write or facilitate the writing of timely, peer-reviewed journal articles, conference abstracts, and posters/oral presentations that report results from our company's General Medicine clinical trial program, as well as select early-stage development projects and other of our Research & Development Division science. The Associate Principal Scientist is expected to collaborate with our Research & Development Division colleagues from Global Clinical Development, the Center for Observational and Real-World Evidence, Global Discovery, Preclinical and Translational Medicine, Global Medical and Scientific Affairs, and Global Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Safety to identify key issues for publications, define hypotheses and sources of data, and review data analysis plans.
Primary Responsibilities
Be intimately familiar with science and literature and develop and maintain an awareness of key data and insights within assigned therapeutic area(s)/product(s) to convey our Research & Development Division data effectively and appropriately in peer-reviewed publications
Be knowledgeable and conversant with most complex issues/questions in assigned therapeutic area(s)/product(s) to support discussions with our Research & Development Division colleagues and external investigators and thought leaders at a peer level
Prepare manuscripts and congress abstracts, posters, and oral presentations for assigned therapeutic area(s)/product(s) in a manner compliant with company policies and industry standards
Collaborate with the Publication Manager and members of the Publication Team(s) for assigned therapeutic area(s)/product(s) to develop the Publications Strategy Plan
Review and critique publication drafts produced by contracted publication agency partners within assigned therapeutic area(s)/product(s) to ensure quality and consistency (as needed)
Ensure that information for assigned projects is entered in all relevant databases and repositories, including iEnvision, in an accurate and timely manner
Present and defend data at scientific forums and participate in Company-organized meetings, domestic and international (as needed)
Educational Qualifications
MD, PhD, or equivalent in the biological sciences, biostatistics or epidemiology and a minimum of 5 years’ industry experience (biopharmaceutical company and/or communications agency) in scientific writing of peer-reviewed publications or BS/MS and a minimum of 12 years’ experience in scientific writing of peer-reviewed publications
Required Experience and Skills
Strong writing skills and competence in biomedical research
General Medicine clinical trial publications experience
Understanding of clinical research methodology, biostatistics, and clinical pharmacology
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
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