UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.
Medical Writer
i3 Innovus
Eden Prairie, MN/Reston, VA/Waltham, MA/Home Based (with exp.)
i3 Innovus provides a scientific view of the marketplace to help pharmaceutical companies make smart decisions about their products. With recognized experts in health economics, outcomes, data analysis, and strategic consulting, i3 Innovus delivers the scientific evidence that helps products succeed in the real world. As part of i3, i3 Innovus is part of a worldwide health care service organization that uses innovation, integrity and commitment to prepare for the future. It’s a rare combination for success that only a career with i3 can provide.
The purpose of this position is to support the production of research manuscripts, abstracts, posters, PowerPoint slide presentations, white papers, value dossiers, and reports. This individual will prepare outlines, review previously published literature, write literature reviews, condense research studies in to concise study abstracts, and prepare other research dissemination activities.
This position will support several business lines in the US health economics and outcomes research unit of i3 Innovus. Specifically, the business lines to be supported include Retrospective Research; Prospective Research; Decision Modeling; and Payer and Reimbursement Strategies.
1. Review and summarize published literature into a coherent manner.
2. Provide editing and proofreading of all dissemination documents including study reports, manuscripts for journal publication, abstracts, and slides.
3. Format manuscripts according to journal guidelines, client preferences, or company style.
4. Verify all reference citations for accuracy and completeness; generate reference lists in required output styles.
5. Foster optimal work relationships with staff and external freelancers; effectively communicate the status of projects, providing continual feedback and recommendations to teams.
Requirements:
- 1 to 3 years experience writing, editing and proofing research text in all production stages
- Masters or PhD in science, or healthcare-related field
- Proven writing and editing skills, encompassing attention to detail, accuracy, readability, awareness of target audience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to retain accuracy and high quality of work under constant pressure of tight deadlines and heavy workload .
- Proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint, and Internet search techniques.
- Knowledge of Reference Manager software.
- Ability to work under limited supervision.
- Ability to successfully prioritize and work on multiple tasks.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment
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