Senior Medical Writer/Medical Writer – 4217
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking skilled communications professionals to support its vital work. Open positions include both Senior Medical Writer and Medical Writer roles, each with distinct responsibilities focused on conveying complex information to diverse audiences.
Expanding Medical Communications at St. Jude
The Senior Medical Writer position will primarily focus on the clinical and regulatory aspects of St. Jude’s research. This role serves as a key contact for the Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) portion of Investigational New Drug (IND) applications submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other regulatory agencies. Responsibilities include reviewing, analyzing, and writing content for Phase I and Phase II studies, as well as maintaining knowledge of eCTD submission requirements within Modules 2 and 3.
The Medical Writer role, while also requiring strong writing skills, has a broader focus. This position will develop medical content, digital materials, and web-based resources for employees, patients, and families affected by childhood cancer. Responsibilities include interviewing individuals connected to St. Jude, creating stories for various publications, and collaborating with teams to develop compelling content across multiple media formats.
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates for the Senior Medical Writer position should have at least four years of experience in a related field, with demonstrated experience writing in a life sciences or healthcare environment. Stakeholder management experience is preferred. The Medical Writer position requires demonstrated experience in advertising, marketing, social media, journalism, or writing within the life sciences or healthcare sectors.
The compensation range for both the Senior Medical Writer and Medical Writer positions is estimated between $78,000 and $139,360 per year. St. Jude also offers a comprehensive benefits package, details of which can be found here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the primary responsibilities of the Senior Medical Writer?
The Sr. Medical Writer is responsible for providing clinical, scientific, and technical writing expertise for essential clinical, chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) documents submitted to the FDA and other regulatory agencies.
What types of content will the Medical Writer be creating?
The Medical Writer will be responsible for developing medical content, digital materials, and web-based resources for employees, patients, and families of children diagnosed with cancer.
What is the estimated salary range for these positions?
The estimated salary range for the role of Senior Medical Writer/Medical Writer is $78,000 – $139,360 per year.
How might these roles contribute to the overall mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital?