Associate Medical Writer

Description

WebMD (NASDAQ: WBMD) is the most recognized and trusted brand of health information and the leading provider of health information services, serving consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals, employers and health plans through our public and private online portals and WebMD the Magazine. The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD, Medscape, MedicineNet, eMedicine, RxList, theheart.org and Medscape Education. Our consumer portals and mobile health applications provide engaging, relevant and credible health and wellness information, personalized health assessment tools and access to online communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status

Responsibilities

• Writing effective branded and unbranded medical and CPG copy targeted to a consumer/patient audience
• Adapting and reviewing copy to suit various content template formats, including but not limited to: websites, interactive slide presentations, speaker videos, online graphic banner and text ads (multiple sizes), emails
• Collaborating in creative brainstorms, client status calls, and internal reviews with graphic designers, account and marketing managers, copywriters, editors, and others
• Providing vital support (including annotation work, if/when necessary) to a client services team that helps brand managers and their medical/legal/regulatory (MLR) teams steer all promotional pieces through review and approval processes

Qualifications

• BA/BS, preferably in a scientific, medical, or healthcare-related field
• Solid communication, client-facing, project/time management, and computer skills (MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, electronic workflow management systems, etc.)
• Ability to comprehend clinical information, branded master visual aids, and/or online interactive programs; science background a plus
• Demonstrated talent for teambuilding
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in a high-volume, online pharmaceutical advertising agency, medical education, or other healthcare communications writing role is preferred, but not required
• Some understanding of pharmaceutical company MLR requirements and submission systems, FDA guidance, and/or OPDP regulations desired, but not required

NOTE: Writing samples (either accessible via online site or hard copy) are welcome