Medical Writing Manager, Scientific Communications | Medical Affairs Neurovascular
Bachelor’s degree required and a minimum of 5 years of experience in scientific/medical writing/publications (leading/managing people/teams/projects) or advanced degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in scientific/medical writing/publications (leading/managing people/teams/projects)
Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications):
- PhD, MD, or Pharm D. in a scientific discipline
- American Medical Writers Association certification
- Direct experience as a Manager or Supervisor leading and managing a team of professionals, and experience hiring, coaching and development team members.
- Experience as a Medical Writer / Medical Writing (CER) and/or clinical research experience at Medtronic or within the medical device industry
- Experience in Neurovascular therapies
- Proficiency with global regulatory agencies and regulatory processes concerning medical devices
- Expertise in conducting focused literature searches on PubMed, MedLine or other similar medical literature databases
- Experience with writing styles such as American Medical Association
- Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and EndNote
- Advanced ability to understand and apply practical medical/scientific and product knowledge in a competent and consistent manner for Medical Affairs activities
- Ability to understand and interpret results of published literature and clinical studies; working knowledge of statistics is required
Competencies:
- Solid critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy; ability to work independently; accountable for outcomes
- Proven ability to develop trusted relationship and collaborate with co-workers and functional partners in a matrixed organization
- Demonstrated ability to meet project goals within a matrix environment; excellent project management and organizational skills
- Ability to summarize complex results and present in a clear, concise, and scientifically accurate manner to a wide-range of audiences
- Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail; ability to work in a fast-paced environment
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America).
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
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