Senior Medical Writer, Healthcare Advertising

Job Description

Precision AQ is seeking a Senior Medical Writer to join their team. In this role, the Senior Medical Writer will work independently and proactively to create core claims from clinical and scientific documents, fact check documents, conduct literature searches, create figures and tables, and educate teammates on aspects of science and medicine that relate to the brands they work on. They will collaborate with copywriters to help verify and source claims and perform advanced insight mining tasks, like writing competitive intelligence summaries, comparing product labels, analyzing the peer-reviewed medical literature, clinical study reports, and statistical analysis plans. The Senior Medical Writer will also attend MLR meetings and document key decisions and provide solutions for problematic claims/messages.

• Write core claims independently
• Attend MLR meetings and take detailed notes
• Advise client or internal team on solutions for unsupported or not fully supported claims
• Make recommendations to the team on new tactics or programs
• Review creative concepts and provide guidance on supportability of claims
• Review documents written by nonmedical staff for accuracy, relevance, and alignment with strategic objectives of the client
• Conduct advanced insight mining by comparing labels and analyzing peer-reviewed literature and clinical study reports

• Advanced science degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or comparable degree)
• Excellent working knowledge of basic statistics
• Basic understanding of foundational concepts in promotional advertising
• Deep understanding of the difference between promotional advertising to consumers and healthcare providers
• Understanding of the strategic objectives of clients
• Knowledge of the range of print and digital tactics
• Firm command of client data and relevant facts
• At least 3 years of experience at another agency or at least 1.5 years of experience if a PRECISION AQ Medical Writer is being promoted

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Health insurance
• Retirement savings benefits
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Parental leave
• Paid time off for sick leave and vacation