10 December 2010                 Published weekly by Biotech Ink, LLCVol 3 No 31

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Medical Writer, Oncology; Boston, MA

Medical Writer, Clinical Research; North Chicago, IL

Medical Writer, Drug Safety; North Chicago, IL

Medical Writer, Clinical Research; North Chicago, IL

Associate Director, Data Management; Dallas, TX

Publications Manager; Pleasanton, CA

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Susan E Caldwell, PhDThe jobs listed in the Biotech Ink Insider weekly newsletter come to Susan Caldwell mostly by word-of-mouth and contact with hiring managers and recruiters. 

Because of the tough job market, the Insider now lists open jobs worldwide that are closely related to medical writing, or that have a strong writing role, regardless of their titles. Examples are biostatistician, director of clinical research, and other clinical research titles.

If you receive calls about staff or contract medical writing or related positions that you aren't interested in, please forward the job information to Susan Caldwell at caldwell@biotechink.com. We'd be delighted to publish such positions in the next issue of the Insider.
Medical Writer, Oncology
Boston, MA

Job Description

This is an in-office position with a Boston pharmceutical company. The purpose of this job is to create, without supervision, any type of clinical regulatory document (e.g., protocol, CSR, CIB, clinical sections of IMPD and CTD) according to company guidelines and international governmental regulations and to present clinical data objectively in a clear, concise format. This position is for an independent, proactive, experienced medical writer with demonstrated leadership preparing multiple key summary submission documents (i.e., Clinical Summary of Safety, Clinical Summary of Efficacy, Clinical Overview) for the CTD who can guide others in these processes.


Qualifications


The successful candidates will possess a demonstrated experience in preparing clinical regulatory submission documents, including CTD Module 2 summaries. Accurate and detail-oriented with excellent inter-personal skills. Good understanding of drug development, clinical research, study design, biostatistics, pharmacokinetics, the regulatory environment, and medical terminology. Excellent command of the English language in both spoken and written forms

 

Documented excellence in advanced features of Microsoft Word and ability to work effectively with a document management system. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team in a cross-cultural, geographically dispersed environment. Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving ability, sense of urgency, and ability to prioritize tasks, to work simultaneously on multiple projects, and to complete high-quality documents according to tight timelines.

 

Specific knowledge of oncology and clinical development in oncology is strongly desirable, as is submission experience with biological.


Education

BS Degree life sciences minimum

 

Contact


Donne Paine  RN, BA
Vice President, Global Clinical Research Recruiting
Fortune Personnel Consultants of Hilton Head
52 New Orleans Road, Suite 201
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Office: 843-842-7221 ext 17
Cell: 843-290-0541
Email: donne@fpchh.com

Medical Writer, Clinical Research
North Chicago, IL

This is an on-site W-2 contract.


Responsibilities


Responsible for providing scientific publications to the clinical teams and effective implementation of the clinical writing process


Provides medical writing expertise for multiple compounds and/or projects within a therapeutic area


Interfaces with external groups (eg, PK, Toxicology, eSubmissions, Regulatory, Statistical Support, Data Management, Clinical, Publishing) to ensure accurate and timely completion/delivery of information and review of scientific publications


Implements all activities related to the preparation of scientific publications (eg. Abstracts, posters/oral presentations, manuscripts)


Coordinates the review, approval, and other appropriate functions involved in the production of scientific publishing projects


Serves as a department representative on project teams


Communicates deliverables needed, writing process, and timelines to team members


Understands, assimilates, and interprets sources of information with appropriate guidance/direction from product teams and/or authors. Ensure required documentation is obtained


Interprets and explains data generated from a variety of sources, including internal and external studies, research documentation, charts, graphs, and tables. Verifies that results are consistent with protocols


Explains data in manner consistent with the target audience(s), journal/congress requirements, and/or clinical regulatory requirements


Confirms completeness of information to be presented. Challenges conclusions when necessary


Understands/complies with appropriate conventions, proper grammar usage, and correct format requirements per journal/congress, ICH and other governing bodies following applicable divisional guidelines, templates, and SOPs


Arranges and conducts review meetings with the team


Identifies and proposes solutions to resolve issues and questions arising during the writing process, including resolution or elevation as appropriate


Performs literature searches as needed for drafting document content. Interprets literature information and makes recommendations for application to scientific publications


Acts as Subject Matter Expert for assigned clinical teams regarding computer-based technologies utilized by the respective departments (eg. eDocs, eCTD, journal/congress databases)


Serves as medical writing lead on scientific publications


Works closely with the Publications team(s) on document strategies


Learns and applies knowledge of therapeutic area and product to scientific publishing projects. 

Bachelor of Science required, with relevant writing experience, or Bachelor's degree in English or communications, with relevant science experience.


Requirements

 

American Medical Writing Association (AMWA) certification or other is preferred, with a specialty in Editing/Writing or Pharmaceutical


3 yrs relevant industry experience in medical writing in the healthcare industry or academia required or in a related area such as quality, regulatory, clinical research, or product support/R&D


3 years experience in experimental design and clinical/preclinical data interpretation preferred


Knowledgeable of US and international regulations, requirements and guidance associated with scientific publications or clinical regulatory document preparation and submissions


Knowledge and experience with Common Technical Document content templates


Working knowledge of current electronic document management systems and information technology


Excellent written and oral communication skills


Ability to assimilate and interpret scientific content and translate information for appropriate audience


Superior attention to detail


Ability to find and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, consistency, clarity and accuracy


Expert in word processing, flow diagrams, and spreadsheets. Excellent working knowledge of software programs in Windows environment


Experience in working with collaborative, cross-functional teams, including project management experience


Contact


Please email Lindsey Summers at lsummers@ascentsg.com or call at 303-694-5482.

Medical Writer, Drug Safety
North Chicago, IL

This is an on-site W-2 contract.


Responsibilities

 

Provides medical perspective, gathers/analyses data, writing activities and quality checking for scheduled regulatory periodic safety reports (PSURs, Addendums, Bridging Reports and PADERs) for marketed products


Executes processes within the quality system for generating reports and analysis/presentation of data under the direction of a project manager or as the project manager


Participates in data collection, database searching, analysis, medical writing/editing, report preparation, case correction, and qualitative/quantitative review


Interacts with a cross-functional safety team of physicians, health care professionals, medical writers and regulatory affairs professionals to produce high quality and medically accurate regulatory documents. Prepares technical documents to support both domestic and international regulatory submissions.


Incorporates text, graphs, charts, tables and statistical analysis


Proofreads, circulates, edits, assembles, inspects and duplicates product submissions


Contact


Please email Lindsey Summers at lsummers@ascentsg.com or call at 303-694-5482.

Medical Writer, Clinical Research
North Chicago, IL

This is an on-site W-2 contract.

Responsibilities


Assist Project Manager(s), Clinical Trial Registration & Results Disclosure (CTR/RD) with the oversight and project management of the planning and execution of clinical drug trial results disclosure postings per the applicable regulatory requirements.


Specifically, responsible for assisting in ensuring that all applicable trials have results disclosed on ClinicalTrials.gov with accurate and complete data


May prepare technical documents to support both domestic and international regulatory submissions


Prepares technical documents to support both domestic and international regulatory submissions.


Incorporates text, graphs, charts, tables and statistical analysis.


Proofreads, circulates, edits, assembles, inspects and duplicates product submissions.


Requires a Clinical Background


Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience is required preferably in nursing, pharmacy or scientific field.


Clinical research experience or in a related area such as quality or regulatory


Contact


Please email Lindsey Summers at lsummers@ascentsg.com or call at 303-694-5482.

Associate Director, Data Management
Dallas, TX

Job Description

This is a full-time, permanent position.

The Associate Director is responsible for managing and mentoring CDM personnel to perform project management, review, data trending and analysis, as well as manage and participate in database development and medical coding activities. Associate Director is responsible for DM program oversight across complex studies including strategic resourcing and timeline planning, standards development and implementation, vendor selection and management and technology selection. Associate Director will be involved in process development and implementation. The Associate Director will also be part of project teams and responsible for the successful delivery of project deliverables, on time and with quality focus. The Associate Director will work independently and under broad direction of the Director, Data Management.


Qualifications

College degree, Life Sciences preferred


Ability to assess the inherent risks of a situation, their potential impact on a project and based on this information, independently make timely decisions


Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills and coaching ability


Ability to promote teamwork and assign responsibility while ensuring accountability


Strong technical skills and ability to understand data definition tables, structures and data integration


Experience in clinical trial systems (CTMS, EDMS, EDC, IVRS, reporting tools) and practical knowledge of how these applications interact


Awareness/experience in the use of data standards (CDISC, CDASH, HL7) in the clinical trial environment


Knowledge of SOPs/guidelines, ICH-GCP, GCDMP and other applicable local and international regulations


Contact

Interested candidates please contact Cathy Inkeles directly at 301-987-0442 or cinkeles@clintelservices.com.

Publications Manager
Pleasanton, CA


Job Description

This is an 8-month contract position. The Publications Manager would be the single point  of contact for all product communications for Life cycle teams


Will manage the creation of product communication materials including electronic, print collateral, manager intranet and intranet content and keep it current.


Coordinate management of events, tradeshows, speaking engagements, symposiums and promotional activities


Work with corporate communication and provide information on new product launches, regulatory approval and other announcements


Provide team guidance  in use of proper branding and trademarks


Track outside vendors and budget costs


Would be involved in Communication with the European team

 

Highly proficient with MS Office suite of products, and familiarity with SharePoint is a plus


Experience

Experience with product communications in Pharmaceutical/Biotech/Medical device industry background preferred


Education

Bachelor's degree or Education background in Marcom/PR/Communications

 

Contact

If you are interested , please email your resume to Sudha Param at sparam@us-buxton.com and call me to discuss at 925-467-0725.

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