Senior Project Manager Medical Writing, 70-100%

Senior Project Manager Medical Writing, 70-100% (ID 2047)
The AO is a medically guided, not-for-profit organization, a global network of surgeons, and the world's leading education, innovation, and research organization specializing in the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. We are home to people from all over the world, from different backgrounds, with diverse talents and specialist areas. What binds us together is our passion for excellence, our dedication to our mission of improving patient care, and our understanding that we are stronger together: we are one AO.
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Senior Project Manager Medical Writing, 70-100% (ID 2047)
Short Description
We are looking for an experienced professional, able to boost medical writing for Clinical Evidence and being a prominent face for surgeons in our Innovation Translation Center (ITC).
Main Responsibilities
Team Management
Team Leadership: Strategize medical writing team with 2 two direct reports. Resource management overseeing distribution of tasks within the team, project progression and ensuring timely delivery within the budgetary framework
People development: Supervise, mentor, support individual development, and provide guidance to two medical writers. Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and identify training and development needs for the team. Motivating and fostering team coherence.
Strategic Contribution: Contribute to the development of medical writing strategies and best practices. Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance productivity and quality.
Assure team knowledge of quality standards and adherence of SOPs
Research and Medical Writing
Lead the core medical writing activities, independently developing high-quality medical content for our stakeholders (eg, original research manuscripts, reviews, final study reports, digital content and other clinical research documents) within and beyond AO ITC
Writing content that meets surgeons' needs, anticipates these needs and supports client's decision making. Building relationship with our clients based on outstanding writing and knowledge, being an invaluable scientific and strategic partner for clients
Working to highest levels of quality and accuracy on any given project, using multiple writing styles and adapting as needed
Support research and educational activities from other AO units in accordance with AO ITC's value proposition
Communication
Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with internal stakeholders and external clients to understand project requirements and expectations
Communicate and promote results through internal and external channels and increase the visibility of clinical evidence generated at the AO ITC
Define, lead, and support AO ITC's marketing and communication needs
Liaise with the AO ITC business units and AO communication department in support of the marketing and communication needs of AO ITC
Quality management
Process owner of medical writing related guidelines, SOPs, and templates
Maintenance of medical writing related documents
Main Requirements
Advanced degree in biomedical fields (Ph.D., Pharm.D., M.D., or equivalent preferred)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical, statistical and research capabilities. Experienced in reviewing study protocols and database
Minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical research, preferably in orthopedics
Well versed in clinical study design, GCP, regulatory standards, and clinical research methodologies and standards (meta-analysis, GRADEpro, EQUATOR checklists, consensus process, etc)
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Leadership skills:
Motivating collaborators
Independent decision making and implementation
Handling complex problems, thinking on the feet
High level of attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
Responsible and reliable; adhering to deadlines
Team orientation and ability to navigate a complex organization
Excellent communication skills
An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative organization
The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team
Modern infrastructure
High degree of flexibility regarding working hours and location (depending on operational requirements)
Generous pagacke of social benefits, including supplementary vacation days and pension scheme contributions
Internal skills training opportunities and support for continued education jid52fe363pn jit0522pn jiy26pn