The MedKnowledge Group offers a competitive benefits package and a positive work environment. Below is a list of current career opportunities with the MedKnowledge Group.*

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Senior Medical Writer

Marketing Manager

Experienced Medical Editor

Senior Medical Writer

We are currently seeking candidates for a Senior Medical Writer to join our Scientific Services team. In addition to working with pharmaceutical clients, our medical writers work with leading physicians and other healthcare professionals to help develop innovative medical education activities. In this fast-paced environment, we work together to meet deadlines on multiple projects simultaneously without sacrificing quality. We have exceptional opportunities for experienced professional medical writers interested in pursuing a career in this rewarding field.

Position Requirements:

• BS in a scientific or medical discipline is essential; advanced degree(s) and/or clinical experience preferred
• 3-5 years' previous medical or scientific writing experience within an agency or pharmaceutical company is required
• Proven ability to adapt copy for different target audiences
• Ability to digest complex scientific information and determine the best vehicle for communicating data to different target audiences
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Broad experience across a range of medical writing projects (eg, publications, voiceover script, abstracts, slide kits, etc)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
• Ability to assimilate both scientific and marketing information
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word
• Proficiency with PubMed and other Internet search engines
• Self-motivation and independence
• Budgetary awareness

Job Description:

• Provides day-to-day scientific and strategic direction and high-level medical writing for assigned brands/therapy areas
• Effectively manages projects and timelines
• Assists in the mentoring of junior scientific team members
• Provides scientific peer-review for staff and freelance writers
• Provides on-site support to meet client needs (speaker slide kit reviews, video filming, congress attendance, market research activities)
• Occasional travel required
• Maintains relationships with clients and key opinion leaders
• Stays abreast of scientific and medical developments to help develop new business opportunities in collaboration with MKG colleagues

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Marketing Manager

The MedKnowledge Group is expanding its marketing management team to meet the challenges of continued business growth and has an immediate need to fill the position of Marketing Manager.

The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and three or more years of marketing/communications experience. In their role as Marketing Manager they will be called upon to act as the primary account contact for our pharmaceutical clients. This individual will be expected to work alongside management and various internal departments in assigned therapeutic areas to carry out account related responsibilities. Candidates must be independent, critical thinkers, deadline and detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Internet research is essential.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Work within the company and externally with our clients to manage programs through development and production
• Serve as primary contact on programs, interacting with faculty and internal departments
• Responsible for understanding client messaging and objectives as well as internal procedures
• Occasional travel is required
• Business development, competitive analysis, market/demographic research

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Experienced Medical Editor

We are currently seeking an experienced medical editor to expand our Editorial Services Department. All members of the Editorial Department are required to have:

Minimum of a BA in English or Journalism, or related field, or relevant work experience

All team members are required to take an editing test post-interview, assessing and reaffirming basic skill set (ie, copyediting and proofreading, editing symbols), have an outstanding command of the English language, spelling, and grammar.

Job Requirements:

• 3-5 years of industry experience (or proven skill level internally)
• Experience with AMA Manual of Style
• Proven ability to interpret scientific content as necessary
• Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint

Job Description: *

• Assigned to several Brand/Account Teams edit all project materials
• Copyediting
• Proofreading
• PowerPoint slide formatting (including in-depth chart and graph-building)
• Master internal processes and procedures
• Gain working knowledge of client standard operating procedures
• Master AMA Manual of Style
• Master MKG House Style

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*The Editorial and Scientific Services Departments of the MedKnowledge Group are always looking for experienced freelance medical writers, copyeditors, proofreaders, and PowerPoint formatters. If interested, please forward your resume to Erin Spohr at espohr@mkgroup.com.