Medical Comm Writer 1

IQVIA™ is the leading human data science company focused on helping healthcare clients find unparalleled insights and better solutions for patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness the power of healthcare data, domain expertise, transformative technology, and advanced analytics to drive healthcare forward.

JOB OVERVIEW

Research and write a variety of communications materials to a high standard for different target audiences, with some support. Work across a number of multi-functional teams from the Writing team, to the broader department and other IQVIA divisions.

Responsibilities

•Research and develop written materials to the highest scientific and grammatical standards, according to internal/client brief.

•Display excellent technical accuracy, correct interpretation of source documents, good attention to detail, creativity (where appropriate) and (with some guidance) the ability to tailor materials appropriately for a range of educational needs and target audiences, with adherence to timelines and budgeted hours.

•Methodically incorporate internal/client/author comments using a scientifically accurate and balanced approach, and with senior support resolve any conflicts in a professional and compliant manner.

•Exercise good interpersonal/communication skills for effective and professional liaison with the internal team, clients, healthcare professionals and other key stakeholders and to obtain comprehensive briefs and responses to queries.

•Actively participate in meetings with relevant internal and external stakeholders, where necessary, and respond effectively to questions relating to allocated areas of responsibility.

•Monitor assigned projects and manage own workload, taking ownership and anticipating capacity issues and potential solutions.

•Work with senior Writing team members to deliver to required budget and time specifications.

•Diligently keep up to date with, and follow, all applicable company standard operating procedures (SOPs).

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Scientific or Medical subject, or Communications/Marketing preferred

Additional Work Experience

• Minimum of 1 year relevant writing or related experience
• Prior writing role includes some experience writing for a lay audience and/or patients
• Experience in the healthcare industry, preferably with some knowledge of the drug development process and clinical trials

Skills and Abilities

• Good research skills and (for Medical Writers) ability to interpret scientific and clinical data
• Strong, versatile writing skills. Ability to generate grammatically correct, consistent, scientifically accurate copy, using appropriate writing styles for different audiences (with some guidance)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively and work to tight timelines
• Ability to be self-directed and manage time efficiently
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, clients and suppliers
• Familiarity with GCP and current industry code of practice guidelines
• Budgetary awareness
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Adobe Acrobat

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Making a positive impact on human health takes insight, curiosity, and intellectual courage. It takes brave minds, pushing the boundaries to transform healthcare. Regardless of your role, you will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward and ultimately improve outcomes for patients.

Forge a career with greater purpose, make an impact, and never stop learning.

IQVIA is an EEO Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

IQVIA, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to submit an application for employment or otherwise participate in the application process should contact IQVIA’s Talent Acquisition team at workday_recruiting@iqvia.com to arrange for such an accommodation.