Job description

Roles & Responsibilities:
  • The Contractor Medical Writer, Medical Information, Payer and Health Systems report to the Associate Director/Director Med Info-PHS and supports the development and dissemination of Medical Information scientific content and materials to Payers, Healthcare Intermediaries and Health Systems across the assigned Pharmaceutical IM portfolio of products. Responsible for quantitative and qualitative payer content related success criteria reports and metrics.
  • Payer Scientific Content and Materials - 70%.
  • Supports the development and timely dissemination of tailored, evidence-based scientific materials for assigned therapeutic area products.
  • Member of the multi-disciplinary team tasked with reviewing and approving of Payer regulated content prior to it being used.
  • Supports the development of AClientP standard and pre-approval dossiers, Medicaid formulary requests, and custom requests working collaboratively with Medical Affairs and Real-World Value & Evidence (RW V&E) therapeutic area leads.
  • Engages in shaping and development of the Payer Digital Assets in collaboration with Med Info CSI/Digital partners.
  • Works closely with RW V&E Field, Medical Affairs Therapeutic Area team(s) and Medical Information Scientific Engagement Contact Center to guide creation and delivery of responses to unsolicited Medical Information Requests from Payers and Health Systems.
  • Supports the development and dissemination of scientific information in support of assigned products to Clinical Decision Resource Organizations (CDRO) in partnership with Medical Information Affairs, RW V&E, SCG, Therapeutic Teams.
  • Support interactions with drug compendia and collaborates with AD, Med Info PHS and business partners to evaluate strategies for compendia interactions.
  • Ensures optimized delivery of high-quality and efficient Payer scientific content and materials by vendors, provides real-time feedback and first line scientific review of materials as needed. Voice of Customer and Metrics - 20%.
  • Leverage voice of customer and other sources of customer information and identify actionable items to enhance development of Payer and Health Systems materials.
  • Projects and Research - 10%.
  • Participates in ad-hoc projects and activities as assigned by management.
  • Conducts benchmark and research on the landscape of Payer, Healthcare Intermediaries, and health systems.

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Katalyst HealthCares & Life Sciences is a Global Contract Research Organization that provides services in Clinical Research, Manufacturing & Quaity, Regulatory Affairs Areas.. Industries Serving: Pharmaceutical Bio-Pharmaceutical Medical Device Cosmeceuticals & Cosmetics Food & Beverage Clinical Research Scientific Areas Covering: Clinical Research Manufacturing Quality & Validations Regulatory Affairs Intellectual Property Through our in-house team expertise, associates and alliances in the US, Europe and Asia, we can rapidly deliver services, technology, processes and workforce globally, either virtually or integrate into client project space, providing oversight and expertise for individual needs to total end-to-end support for all kinds of clinical trials of Pharma, Biotech, Medical Device and all other scientific products and their manufacturing.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

South Plainfield, NJ, US

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Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Medical Writer?

A: To succeed as a Medical Writer, key technical skills include a strong understanding of medical terminology, pharmacology, and regulatory guidelines such as FDA regulations and ICH guidelines. Soft skills like excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to distill complex scientific information into clear, concise language are also crucial. These strengths enable Medical Writers to effectively convey critical information to various audiences, from healthcare professionals to patients, and support their career growth by fostering a reputation for accuracy and clarity.

Q: What is the career path for a Medical Writer?

A: A Medical Writer's typical career progression involves starting as an Entry-Level Medical Writer, where they assist in creating content for pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, or healthcare organizations. As they gain experience, they can move into Mid-Level roles such as Senior Medical Writer or Medical Communications Specialist, where they lead content development, manage teams, and develop strategic communication plans. Ultimately, Senior Medical Writers can advance to roles like Medical Director or Scientific Communications Lead, overseeing large-scale content initiatives and mentoring junior writers, or transition into related fields like Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research, or Science Publishing.



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