Principal Medical Writer, Scientific Publications - Oncology

About the position Responsibilities • Serves as medical writing lead on more complex writing assignments. • Works closely with in-function and cross-functional team(s) on document strategies. • Implements all activities related to the preparation of writing projects. • Serves as a subject matter expert within department for assigned therapeutic/product areas. • Converts relevant data and information into a form that meets writing project requirements. • Explains data in manner consistent with the target audience(s) and requirements for the project. • Coordinates the review, approval, and other appropriate functions involved in the production of writing. • Arranges and conducts review meetings with the team. • Ensures required documentation is obtained. • Responsible for effective communication among project team members and contributors to assigned project. • Communicates deliverables needed, writing process, and timelines. • Holds team members and contributors accountable to agreed-upon project dates. • Negotiates with functional areas on project outcomes and deliverables to meet conflicting demands. • Identifies and resolves conflicts, including document content issues. • Understands, assimilates, and interprets sources of info with appropriate guidance/direction from project teams and/or authors. • Interprets and explains data generated from a variety of sources. • Verifies that results are consistent with protocols. • Confirms completeness of information to be presented. • Challenges conclusions when necessary. • Independently resolves document content issues and questions. • Understands/complies with appropriate conventions, proper grammar usage, and correct format requirements. • Performs literature searches as needed for drafting document content. • Interprets literature information and makes recommendations for application to writing projects. • Works with teams throughout the writing process, addresses questions/feedback, and drafts responses as necessary. • Maintains expert knowledge of US and international regulations, requirements and guidance associated with preparation of writing projects. • Advises teams regarding compliance with guidelines or regulations. • Learns and applies knowledge of therapeutic area and product to scientific publishing projects. • Serves as a department representative on project teams. • Acts as Subject Matter Expert regarding computer-based technologies utilized by the respective departments. • Coaches, mentors, and assists more junior medical writers. • Provides guidance to non-AbbVie medical writers and external vendors/agencies. • Recommends, leads, and implements tactical process improvements. Requirements • Bachelor of Science required, with significant relevant writing experience, or Bachelor's degree in English or communications, with significant relevant science experience. • Masters or PhD in science discipline preferred with relevant writing experience. • Experience with Oncology/Hematology preferred. • American Medical Writing Association (AMWA) certification or other is preferred, with a specialty in Editing/Writing or Pharmaceutical. • 4 years relevant industry experience in medical writing in the healthcare industry or academia required. • 2 years relevant industry experience preferred. • 4 years experience in experimental design and clinical/preclinical data interpretation preferred. • High-level content writing experience and experience with all types of writing projects. • Expert in assimilation and interpretation of scientific content with adeptness in ability to translate for appropriate audience. • Working knowledge of statistical concepts and techniques. • Expert knowledge of US and international regulations, requirements and guidance associated with preparation of assigned writing projects. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Superior attention to detail. • Extensive experience in working with collaborative, cross-functional teams, including project management experience. • Expert in word processing, flow diagrams, and spreadsheets. • Excellent working knowledge of software programs in Windows environment. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job