General Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for creating and managing scientific communication materials while working closely with the clinical and marketing teams. To succeed, you should have strong experience in medical writing and a solid understanding of submission processes for scientific journals and conferences. The Senior Medical Writer partners across functions with clinical study management, statistics, marketing, and other teams to produce manuscripts, abstracts, literature search summaries, and scientific presentations that support clinical goals for disseminating data. If you are passionate about medical writing and want to join a fast-paced, innovative team, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

•Develop high-quality scientific communication content to support internal and external data dissemination initiatives*

•Ensure scientific communication deliverables are completed on time and meet stakeholder expectations*

•Achieve project milestones and raise issues as needed to keep work on schedule*

•Evaluate data critically and convert it into clear, concise scientific summaries*

•Collaborate across functions with clinical, marketing, and creative teams to meet data dissemination objectives efficiently and effectively

•Work with clinical study management and statistics to develop timelines for completing data dissemination plans for clinical studies

•Provide regular project status updates to leadership

•Draft and/or edit manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals and publication

•Prepare abstracts and presentations for submission and delivery at scientific conferences

•Conduct literature searches related to devices and relevant disease areas

•Stay current on literature for relevant disease states and support maintenance of the clinical literature library

•Contribute significantly to building and supporting scientific communication data dissemination strategy (e.g., journal selection, conference impact, potential sub-analyses, etc.)

•Comply with the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) and applicable domestic and global quality regulations, standards, and procedures*

•Understand relevant security, privacy, and compliance requirements and follow the regulations, standards, and procedures applicable to the Company*

•Ensure that other team members in the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures*

•Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

*Indicates an essential job function.

Position Qualifications

Minimum education and experience:

•Bachelor’s degree in a science, health, or related field with 5+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional qualifications:

•MS or PhD strongly preferred

•5+ years of experience as a Medical Writer in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, or 5 years of experience in clinical/scientific research (nursing experience is preferred)

•Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotech, or other regulated industries is desired

•Strong commitment to clarity and precision in writing

•Comfort working both independently and as part of a team

•A portfolio of work demonstrating excellent writing skills

•High level of accuracy and attention to detail

•Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

•Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks while managing multiple projects at once

•Strong communication skills

•Knowledge of laws, regulations, standards, and guidance governing clinical study conduct is a plus

Annual Base Salary Range: $118,000–$165,000

This salary range reflects the mid-point labor market cost. If the role is hired in another region, pay may differ. We offer a competitive compensation package, along with benefits and an equity program where applicable. Total compensation will vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, and work location.

What We Offer

•A collaborative team environment where learning is continuous and performance is recognized.

•The chance to be part of a team helping transform treatment for some of the world’s most devastating diseases.

•A comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, at least fifteen days of accrued vacation annually (increasing with tenure), and paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws.

Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets new products and offers a broad portfolio addressing 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, much of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in selected international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.

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