Director, Medical Writing - Market Access Promotional Agency

PRECISION AQ , the top payer marketing agency, supports global pharmaceutical and life sciences clients in the achievement of commercial excellence. We excel at demonstrating the economic, clinical, and societal value of creative medical treatments to payers, providers, patients, and policymakers. As leaders in the generation, analysis, and communication of that evidence, we are improving market access and supporting our clients in their mission of improving care for patients around the world.

The Director, Medical Writing is responsible for leading content development for multiple projects and providing input on strategy while working cross-functionally and with a high level of independence. The Medical Director is responsible for ensuring high quality regarding content, organization, clarity, accuracy, format, consistency, and adherence to regulatory and internal guidelines, styles, and processes.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

Independently develop strategic, high-quality, and medically accurate content for a wide range of medical communications resources for a medium-sized book of business (generally 3 – 4 assigned accounts but varies based on size) which span multiple therapeutic areas

Collaborate with internal team members to create compelling content that meets client objectives

Review project briefs and timelines, assign staff, and attend all kick-off meetings

Review content for scientific accuracy and appropriateness to the project

Ensure best practices for content development are followed and advise on strategic or client considerations

Liaise directly with client on strategy and content-related subject matter including medical, legal, regulatory review meetings

Discuss medical content with external stakeholders including medical professionals, key opinion leaders, and managed care customers as required

Plan and allocate resources based on business needs in conjunction with other internal stakeholders

Supervise 2 – 4 medical writers and/or scientific associates directly

Establish and track individual personal development plans for each team member and provide timely feedback

Assist in development of new business proposals including target product profiles (TPPs) and/or competitive analyses

Attend and present at business pitch meetings as needed

Promote and adhere to Precision Value and Health’s workplace values known as PRECISION Principles (Client Service, Purpose, Accountability, Mutual Respect and Collaboration)

Required Education:

BA/BS in life sciences

BA/BS in English combined with experience in a pharmaceutical agency, medical communications company or healthcare advertising

Required Experience:

5 – 7 years of experience in the medical communication, pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry

Required Skills:

Command of American Medical Association (AMA) style

Strong proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat