Medical Writer - San Bruno

Company: KnowledgePoint360 Group, LLC Location: San Bruno, CA 96044 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Editorial/Writing Relevant Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education: Bachelor's Degree Company: KnowledgePoint360 Group, LLCJob Reference Code: Medical Writer/San Bruno Job DescriptionMedical Writer - San Bruno We are looking for an experienced Medical Writer to join our staff. Key objectives· To consistently produce high quality medical education and communications materials for the pharmaceutical industry and other educational bodies that consistently meet the project specification, budget and delivery schedule.· To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of healthcare compliance guidelines, laws and standard operating procedures and ensure adherence at all times.  Main duties· Carefully take, correctly interpret and implement a project specification/brief.· Research, write, edit and proof copy to the highest standard (scientific and grammatical) for a full range of medical education and communications materials including scientific abstracts papers, posters, oral presentations, print items, and multimedia.· Professional liaison with pharmaceutical industry key contacts, healthcare professionals and other external service providers.· Accurate/precise interpretation and incorporation of amendments.· Manage/co-ordinate materials through design/production to print-ready stage, according to standard operating procedures.· Check printer’s proofs (text, layout, colour, specification) and sign-off for print/production.· Provide direction for the development of creative designs.· Develop and implement project schedules.· Support the delivery of scientific meetings including pre-meeting and on-site activities, preparation of content, liaison with pharmaceutical industry staff, faculty, speakers and audiovisual providers. Skills and knowledge required· Educated to degree level or above in a biomedical discipline.· Good understanding of healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry.· Experience of delivering medical writing projects to specification and service delivery timelines in an agency or comparable environment.· Excellent scientific writing style and ability to adapt to target audience.· Attention to detail – style/consistency, grammar, syntax, scientific accuracy, layout and design.· Excellent project/time management and organisational skills.· Demonstrate creativity in the production of engaging medical education and communication materials.· Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.· IT skills (including Microsoft Office, database and internet searching).· Understanding and adherence to healthcare compliance laws and guidelines.· Understanding of print/production procedures.· Budget and timeline adherence.· Understanding of drug development process and regulatory guidelines. If you are interested in this position, please send your resume with cover letter, including salary requirements to: recruiting@kp360group.com .  EOE.