Medical Writer II

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Overview

The Medical Writer II is a motivated and detail-oriented scientist in the Clinical Development department. They collaborate across the company to develop high-quality, scientifically accurate publications and scientific communications materials, including manuscripts, abstracts, and study protocols. They are a precise writer, clear communicator and independent. They are able to respond quickly to evolving needs, able to manage multiple projects at one time and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibility

1. Effectively and efficiently communicate the impact of study results to the scientific and medical community to support product development, while maintaining the highest level of scientific and medical integrity.
2. Collaborate with various internal teams to accurately report/publish clinical studies and to ensure aligned messaging to support product validity and utility.
3. Lead/assist the development of manuscripts and conference abstracts for studies across the Myriad product portfolio.
4. Provide scientific input to assist in study planning, design, and execution.
5. Lead protocol development for clinical studies and provide scientific input to assist in study planning, design and execution.
6. Maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders for ongoing clinical trials and ongoing publications.
7. Lead/collaborate on the development of abstract submissions and assist in the development of conference presentations.
8. Collaborate with the Publications team to maintain an organized and accessible tracking system for manuscript and abstract status.
9. Collaborate closely with the Publications team on the design and format of figures to present data for peer-review publications and conference posters.

Qualifications

1. Master’ Degree in a biological science required, PhD preferred.
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in Medical Writing or related field.
3. Areas of expertise include oncology, prenatal genetics, pharmacogenomics, and molecular diagnostics.
4. Knowledgeable in all aspects of publication, including preparation of abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and presentation slide decks, managing external reviews and revisions, and the submission process for scientific conferences and journals.
5. Expertise in clinical study design and protocol writing preferred.
6. Expert MS Office skills with a special focus on word processing, tables and graphics, and templates.
7. Experience with Adobe Illustrator and InDesign a plus. Excellent level of English language proficiency.
8. Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

EEO

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. In hiring and all other employment decisions, we prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

 

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