Job Listing: Principal Medical Writer

Our client, a leading global bio/pharmaceutical services organization, is looking for a Principal Medical Writer to join their team.

On a DAILY BASIS, the Principal Medical Writer is expected to...
- Write and/or edit publication manuscripts, slide kits, monographs, newsletters, and congress/exhibit materials based on research conducted in specialized areas of medical science.
- Assure the quality of content and format, as well as liaising appropriately with both faculty and client.
- For specific projects, the Principal Medical Writer serves as the primary editorial contact for both in-house staff and client, with responsibility for assuring the completion of these projects on time and within budget.
- In addition, a Principal Medical Writer may be asked to mentor less experienced editorial personnel.

TO BE QUALIFIED for the Principal Medical Writer, individuals MUST have
- A Bachelor of Science in the life sciences (higher degree preferred)
- Experience in technical writing, including experience writing primary and secondary manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations from clinical study data and NDA/EMEA documentation, the majority undertaken while in an AGENCY ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and assume extensive responsibility for specific projects
- Proven ability to multitask, running multiple projects and programs in parallel
- Excellent copyediting and proofreading skills
- Ability to effectively brief and mentor other members of staff
- A good knowledge of the editorial processes in order to make sound judgments on project management issues, and identify solutions to client issues; Effective communication/interpersonal skills
- Authoritative client liaison skills
- Computer literacy, familiarity with Reference Manager helpful
- Willingness to travel to attend client meetings, international congresses, etc.

All qualified individuals should contact Crysta Lemon at 203-317-2522 or via e-mail, clemon@aerotek.com

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About Aerotek Scientific:

Join Aerotek Scientific LLCSM, one of the fastest growing providers of scientific and clinical research services in the nation. Due to our growth, we're constantly on the lookout for qualified professionals to place in contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placement positions across the scientific and clinical research communities. At Aerotek Scientific, we know it's more than just your day-to-day responsibilities that can make or break a job. It's the support you get. That's the reason Aerotek Scientific offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental, optical, 401k, and many more. Don't put your career in the hands of just anyone, put it in the hands of a specialist. Join the Aerotek Scientific team! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.