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Publications Writer - Global Scientific Communications

0-2 years
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10 Dec. 20, 2024
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Scientific Publication Writer
Location: [Insert Location]
Category: Medical Writing
Job ID: [Insert Job ID]

Company Overview:
At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. As a global healthcare leader, we are committed to discovering and delivering life-changing medicines, improving disease understanding and management, and giving back through philanthropy and volunteerism. Our dedicated employees work worldwide to make a difference in the lives of patients. We’re looking for individuals who are determined to help us improve lives globally.

Position Purpose:
Scientific data and information are at the heart of Lilly’s mission. This role supports the preparation of scientific publications across clinical and health-outcome fields, including abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and presentations. The position will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of high-quality documents for peer-reviewed journals and other forums.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Content Strategy: Document Preparation, Development, and Finalization

  • Collect and evaluate data from multiple sources to create cohesive content strategies for writing projects.
  • Plan, write, edit, review, and complete the publication of scientific data, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
  • Organize and facilitate the document initiation process through kick-off meetings with author teams.
  • Build strong scientific rationales for complex documents and ensure data are presented in a clear, accurate, and concise manner.
  • Coordinate reviews, collect feedback, and revise documents based on internal and external input.
  • Advocate for appropriate authorship criteria for all relevant documents and presentations.

2. Project and Stakeholder Management

  • Lead the writing process, applying effective project management skills to ensure timely, high-quality publication deliverables.
  • Establish clear project timelines and communicate progress to stakeholders.
  • Identify risks and issues that could impact document delivery and work proactively to mitigate them.

3. Knowledge and Skills Development

  • Stay current with therapeutic area knowledge, including disease states and compounds for assigned projects.
  • Continuously improve scientific communication skills to align with evolving digital trends and audience needs.
  • Enhance knowledge of publication guidelines and participate in publication planning and current awareness literature updates.

4. Knowledge Sharing

  • Provide coaching to colleagues, share technical information, and contribute to process improvements.
  • Be recognized as a technical expert in document development and share best practices with internal and external teams.
  • Contribute to process improvements and provide expertise on document management tools.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in a scientific field.
  • Experience in writing scientific publications, with a strong grasp of medical and scientific content.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Successful completion of a writing exercise is required as part of the candidate evaluation process.

Additional Preferences:

  • Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, MA, MBBS) in a science or health-related field such as health economics, epidemiology, or public health.
  • Expertise in therapeutic areas like neuroscience, oncology, cardiovascular, immunology, or endocrinology is a plus.
  • Proven experience in clinical development, health-outcomes research, or regulatory activities.
  • Strong project management skills and experience managing multiple priorities.
  • Proficient in end-user software tools (e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and scientific writing platforms.
  • Ability to critically appraise scientific literature and raw data.

Lilly’s Commitment to Inclusion:
Lilly is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to engage in the workforce. We provide accommodations during the application process to ensure everyone has the chance to apply for positions at Lilly. Learn more about workplace accommodations here.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Lilly is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

How to Apply:
To learn more and apply, visit Lilly Careers.