Lead Medical Writer
Lead Medical Writer
IC Axon, a Division of GP Canada Co., is an industry leader developing science-driven training for pharmaceutical and life science customers. Leveraging over 20 years of expertise, we are a true partner for success in designing and deploying customized sales training solutions for US and Global customers. For more information, visit www.icaxon.com. We are looking for a Lead Medical Writer to join our team in Downtown Montreal.
The Lead Medical Writer is an experienced and versatile medical writer capable of performing some of the functions of a Medical Editor. The role will mentor Medical Writers.
Responsibilities/daily tasks:
Project-specific Tasks – Writing
As an experienced Medical Writer, the incumbent executes the medical writing tasks with autonomy and minimal supervision from the primary Editor. Materials produced are expected to be of a client-ready quality.
Project-specific Tasks – Editing
• Performs background research to develop content outlines for projects
• Assumes co-editing tasks as assigned by the Editor, eg, checking writer’s client changes, first-pass edit of documents, reviewing graphics, checking project consistency
• Follows up on feedback from Editor
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks to meet project deadlines, and delegates tasks when appropriate
• Interacts with clients during conference calls or onsite meetings to ensure expectations and specifications are met with respect to the content of projects
• Collaborates with stakeholders to map out project specifications
• Establishes style guides for projects
• Ensures that review procedures are followed
• Ensures that all copy is properly copy edited and proofed
Requirements:
• Graduate degree in lifesciences
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in medical or scientific writing, with demonstration of editing abilities
• Experience in training and mentoring Medical Writers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including presentation skills
• Experience working in teams and consensus building across the organization
• Ability to organize, meet deadlines, multitask, delegate tasks, be resourceful, and demonstrate good judgment and leadership
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, with demonstrated ability to think on feet
• Availability to travel to the US (valid passport)
• Computer skills: Word, PowerPoint, ReferenceManager, Outlook, Excel, Internet
GP Strategies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.