Manager (Medical Writer), Evidence Generation & Value Communications (Global Dossiers)

AmerisourceBergen; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

Manager (Medical Writer), Evidence Generation & Value Communications (Global Dossiers)

Apply locations Remote, United Kingdom

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago

Job requisition id: R2425572

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Job Details

What You Will Be Doing

Under the general direction of the Team Lead for Global Dossiers, and in close collaboration with team members across the Evidence Generation & Value Communications service line, you will play a critical role in developing scientific and medical content that helps pharmaceutical, biotech, and device technologies to successfully commercialize innovative medical treatments and technologies in complex and cost-constrained global markets.

As a Manager, you would be responsible for client management, content development and/or content review (~70% of duties). As the primary point of contact for clients, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the client’s satisfaction. A substantial part of the role involves content development and/or review for Evidence Generation & Value Communications deliverables including (but not limited to): global value dossiers (GVDs), country-level submission documents, targeted literature reviews, abstracts and posters for presentation, peer-reviewed publications, and Microsoft PowerPoint slide decks. There will also be opportunities to contribute to new business development, ie identifying potential follow-on work, developing proposals and drafting budgets for new work. This role offers the chance for a motivated market access writer with an understanding of value communications in a consulting setting looking to move to the next level to join our dynamic team of experienced, detail-orientated writers and researchers to produce high-quality deliverables that are aligned with Cencora’s core mission and vision.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Working as the primary medical writer or reviewer (depending on project team composition) to develop accurate, referenced content for GVDs and other payer-focused market access communication deliverables as required (including value stories, US AMCP Format formulary dossiers, manuscripts, abstracts, slide decks, objection handlers, landscape assessments)
• Acting as the day-to-day point of contact for clients, leading on regular project calls (with senior support as required), keeping track of project financials to ensure scope, timelines and budgets are on track and identifying scope creep on projects to proactively discuss an amendment with the client
• Undertaking targeted literature searches (including familiarity with OVID, MEDLINE and EMBASE) to identify and obtain relevant source materials to inform project work across a diverse range of disease areas
• Building client relationships as a trusted partner. Looking for opportunities for follow-on work for the Global Dossiers team or projects that could be serviced by the broader Evidence Generation & Value Communications team or more widely within Cencora; contributing to development of proposals and budgets
• Working collaboratively and flexibly within a team environment, receive and take on-board constructive feedback, and coordinate input from other Cencora subject matter experts as required to meet project expectations and adhere to internal processes
• Taking responsibility for workload management, and contributing to on-time and on-budget delivery of projects, while maintaining high quality standards
• Contributing to internal initiatives including dossier-focused technology solutions, content marketing, conference posters, thought leadership activities etc.

Background Requirements

• Advanced degree in clinical, life sciences or related scientific discipline is preferred; 2–3 years practical experience in a relevant market access or medical writing role, ideally within an agency/consulting setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as demonstrating a professional etiquette towards both colleagues and clients to foster a positive and inclusive work environment based on respect and collaboration
• High attention to detail and experience with fact-checking and copy-editing
• Passion for writing with a high attention to detail; agility to pivot easily between different projects and ability to become familiar with new topics quickly.
• Familiarity with presenting complex scientific literature, clinical trial data, health economics studies and real-world evidence in a straightforward, accurate manner
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to organize, prioritize, and maintain high quality work output in a fast-paced dynamic environment while working on multiple projects
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, global market access, and health technology assessments (HTAs)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and associated software (e.g. EndNote)

Work Location

This is a work-from-home opportunity; the candidate should ideally reside in the United Kingdom. Travel requirement <10%.

What Cencora offers

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information,