Medical Writer (Multiple Locations) Job

Medical Writer (Multiple Locations)-CLI005173

Description

Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. known as Merck in the United States and Canada, is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


The Medical Writer (MW) is a key member of the Medical Writing team. The MW is responsible for development and management of medical writing deliverables that support the clinical regulatory writing portfolio and works with guidance and oversight to achieve goals. In this role the Medical Writer:

- Is recognized as a scientific contributor in preparation of selected regulatory clinical documentation.
- Applies developing knowledge of regulatory medical writing and therapeutic area/investigational product to support pipeline projects. Participates as part of the medical writing team in cross-functional teams (either internally or externally).
- Demonstrates competence in writing, editing and reviewing of clinical study reports, patient narratives, investigator brochures, and other clinical regulatory documents in line with expectations. Able to interpret data and apply knowledge of regulatory/compliance/scientific requirements to document preparation.
- With supervision, manages medical writing projects including the design, planning, and preparation of clinical documentation in support of clinical development, trials, and sections of filings. Works collaboratively with colleagues across functions to achieve results. Supports the medical writing team with quality control, redaction, and coordination activities, as needed.
- Solves problems associated with medical writing scope of work, seeking advice from management and others as needed, and exercising negotiation and communication skills with project team members .
- May participate in orientation and coaching of junior team members or contractor writers.
- May participate in initiatives to improve medical writing processes and standards

Qualifications

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in the Life Sciences with a minimum of 4 years of relevant career OR
- MS in the Life Sciences with a minimum of 2 years of relevant career OR
- PhD in the Life Sciences with a minimum of 1 year of relevant career experience.

Required:

- A minimum of 1 year of experience as a medical writer preparing regulated documents in the pharmaceutical and/or biotech industry.
- Ability to prepare, with supervision a subset of clinical regulatory documents (e.g., CSR shell or appendices, IB updates, patient narratives) according to company guidelines and international governmental regulations and to present clinical data objectively in a clear, concise format in keeping with industry guidelines.
- Participate actively in medical writing and cross-functional project teams.
- Technical expertise in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, document management systems, and familiarity with SharePoint and concepts of structured content management.
- Excellent oral (including presentation) and written communication, and project management skills.
- Awareness of pharmaceutical industry needs beyond clinical development.

Our employees are the key to our company’s success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Our Company’s benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives. If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@merck.com.

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Job: Clinical Research - Clin Ops

Job Title:Scientist, Clinical Operations

Primary Location: NA-US-NJ-Rahway

Other Locations: NA-US-PA-Upper Gwynedd, NA-US-MA-Boston

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Number of Openings: 6

Shift (if applicable): 1st

Company Trade Name:Merck