Description
Position at WebMD
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.
Medscape Medical Affairs, a division of WebMD, is a trusted resource for physicians and healthcare professionals, offering clinical reference tools, the latest medical information, education, and peer-to-peer collaboration opportunities. Our mission is to empower healthcare providers with resources that elevate patient care and outcomes across the globe.
POSITION TITLE & SUMMARY: MEDICAL WRITER
The Medical Writer will leverage scientific/clinical expertise and exceptional medical writing skills to support development of Medscape Medical Affairs programs delivered at the highest standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
MEDICAL WRITING
- Create high-quality scientific, medical, and/or clinical content for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers
- Develop PowerPoint presentations, text-based copy, and other project-related deliverables for multimedia programs across digital, live virtual, and/or in-person formats
- Ensure content alignment with program goals and client expectations
- Engage with thought leaders and medical experts in the specified therapeutic area to support content development
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of key clinical issues within the therapeutic areas of interest; remain current with relevant literature; clinical practice guidelines; approved therapeutic drugs, regimens, and devices; and therapeutic pipelines
MEDICAL EDUCATION EXPERTISE
- Create medical education content that is clinically appropriate, instructionally-sound, and adherent to industry regulations
- Support application of adult learning theory, instructional design principles, and best practices for health care provider education for specified projects
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
- Meet regularly with team members to review work quality, client satisfaction, productivity metrics, and progress toward project-related objectives
- Demonstrate accountability against defined performance standards for working with internal teams and clients
- Complete projects within established timelines and to specifications
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in developing digital, live virtual, in-person, and hybrid medical education programs for healthcare providers
- At least 3 to 5 years' experience as a medical writer/content developer at a medical education/communications AGENCY
- Preference given to individuals with prior Medical Affairs experience
- Preference given to individuals with established expertise in hematology/oncology, neurology, or immunology
- Highly proficient in written English and verbal communication skills; additional languages a plus
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite - particularly PowerPoint - with excellent editorial skills (wri