Our Medical Writer job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Medical Writer role
A Medical Writer is a professional who researches and composes scientific or medical documents. They create documents that help to convey important information about medical and scientific topics to the general public and to health care professionals. Medical Writers are often employed by pharmaceutical companies and medical research organizations, and may also be employed by medical journals, magazines, or websites.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Medical Writer is to create and edit accurate, clear, and concise medical documents. They are responsible for researching, writing, and revising medical documents, such as clinical trial protocols, investigator brochures, and regulatory documents. Medical Writers must ensure that the documents follow all applicable regulations, as well as industry and company standards. They must also be able to work with scientists and other medical professionals to ensure accuracy and completeness of documents. Medical Writers are also responsible for staying up to date on industry developments and regulations.
Medical Writer Summary
A Medical Writer is a professional who creates educational, scientific, and/or promotional content related to healthcare, medical research, and pharmaceuticals. The Medical Writer is responsible for researching, organizing, and writing material that is tailored to a variety of audiences, including healthcare professionals, patients, and the general public. The Medical Writer must have a strong knowledge of medical terminology and be comfortable working with complex scientific information. Additionally, the Medical Writer must possess excellent communication and editing skills and be familiar with relevant regulations and guidelines.
Medical Writer Duties
- Write and edit scientific documents, including abstracts, manuscripts, protocols, clinical study reports, and regulatory documents
- Research and analyze data from literature, meetings, and interviews
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop content
- Organize, plan, and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Ensure accuracy and quality of documents
- Maintain compliance with applicable regulations
Medical Writer Skills
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Familiarity with medical terminology
Medical Writer Requirements
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Proficiency in using Word, Excel and Outlook
- Strong research skills and ability to accurately interpret and present complex scientific or medical information
- Knowledge of applicable regulations, guidelines and standards related to medical writing
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Experience in the medical/healthcare industry preferred
Personal Traits
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to synthesize complex medical information
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office