Senior Medical Writer

Full-Time (24 hours per week) Location: "East Hanover  view map

The position's primary focus will be on creating internal and external strategic communicationswith an emphasis on medical/science writing — that enhance Kessler Foundation’s visibility and reputation to targeted audiences.

Responsibilities include
  • Creating, producing, and/or proofreading content for print, web, and other platforms that aligns with the research and employment missions, promotes the Foundation’s activities (such as grants, scientists’ achievements, recruitment, publications, conferences, grant-making initiatives), and establishes Foundation staff as thought leaders.

  • Writing and editing medical and/or science writing deliverables covering all phases of research and studies for press releases and publications. 

  • Using scientific knowledge and writing skills to communicate medical/science information in a form suitable for the target audience, which may include patients, lay people, rehabilitation professionals, and medical doctors, among others.
  • Performing a broad range of functions — including researching, writing, editing, copyediting, proofreading, interviewing, and reporting — for the development of media materials (print, digital, video, audio).

  • Coordinating multi-level public relations campaigns; supervising dissemination of scientific and media content.

  • Planning, developing, and managing special projects (such as podcast series, and corporate and tribute videos, presentations, manuals).

  • Responding to media requests for research information and interviews.

Qualifications
  • Minimum of five years of experience in medical communications.
  • Exceptional writing skills; strong verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously; ability to follow through on issues in a timely manner and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Preferred qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field.
  • Medical/pharmaceutical experience.
To apply

Forward your résumé (MS Word or PDF), salary requirements, and cover letter to [email protected]. Please indicate the position(s) for which you are applying in the subject line.

 

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