Medical Writer, Scientific Communications

General Summary

Serving as a key link among essential functions, the Scientific Communications Medical Writer ensures the clear, precise, and accessible communication of critical information. By interpreting clinical study results and collaborating with healthcare professionals (e.g., study investigators, physicians, and key opinion leaders) and cross-functional teams within clinical research, regulatory affairs, research and development, and marketing, the medical writer will prepare journal manuscripts and conference materials (e.g., abstracts and presentations) to support product development and marketing efforts. Additionally, the medical writer may contribute to tracking medical writing documents, developing templates, and providing training for new staff members. "

Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position. Qualified applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality abstracts and presentations for submission and presentation at conferences.
• Engage in scientific writing and/or edit manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals to achieve publication goals.
• Ensure scientific communication deliverables are completed in a timely manner.
• Evaluate data and translate information into succinct, scientific summaries.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, marketing, and creative teams to ensure data dissemination goals and deadlines are met.
• Work with clinical study management and statistics teams to create timelines for completing data dissemination plans related to clinical studies.
• Strong communication with physician authors to achieve deliverables, maintain relationships, and to facilitate overall scientific communication efforts.
• Contribute to the preparation of clinical data for analysis and scientific writing.
• Conduct literature searches for relevant disease states and maintain the clinical literature library.
• Lead cross-functional project reviews and serve as a core team member and subject matter expert on clinical study teams to create timelines for completing medical writing documents.
• Adhere to the Company's Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures. *
• Understand relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company. *
• Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures. *
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
• Indicates an essential function of the role

Position Qualifications

Required education and experience:

• Advanced degree (Master's, PhD, or MD) with 2+ years of experience as a medical writer in the medical device, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry; or 5+ years of experience as a medical writer in clinical/scientific research, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional qualifications:

• Experience as a medical writer for cardiovascular clinical trials in the medical device, biotech, or pharmaceutical industries is preferred.
• Demonstrates a diligent approach to work, with a portfolio that showcases outstanding writing skills and a passion for clarity in written expression.
• Team player with excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize assignments and manage multiple projects simultaneously, both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, standards, and guidance governing the conduct of clinical studies a plus.

Working Conditions

• General office environment.
• Willingness and ability to work on site.
• May have business travel from 5% - 10%.
• Requires some lifting and moving of up to 15 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.
• Must be able to move between buildings and floors within the office and access file cabinets or other supplies, as needed.
• Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day.

Annual Base Salary Range $99,000 - $135,000

This is the pay range for a mid-cost labor market. If hired in another region, there will be a difference in pay range. We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

What We Offer

• A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.
• The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.
• A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra's Privacy Notice for California Residents.

For additional information on Penumbra's commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.