Senior Medical Writer

1w1 week ago

Abbott

Des Plaines, US · Full-time · $78,000 – $156,000

About this role

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

The Sr. Medical Writer works in Molecular Diagnostics in Chicago, IL. Our Molecular division delivers best-in-class innovative testing solutions worldwide. These provide answers to life’s critical health decisions and help people live full, healthy lives.

Act as a specialist professional individual contributor with comprehensive knowledge in Medical Writing. Execute highly complex or specialized projects and adapt precedents to develop innovative solutions. Author precise technical documents supporting domestic and international regulatory submissions.

Compile manuscripts on clinical studies, incorporate statistical analyses, and develop package inserts using desktop publishing software. Coordinate cross-functional reviews and ensure labeling consistency. At Abbott, access career development, free medical coverage, retirement savings, and tuition reimbursement programs.

Join a company named one of the most admired worldwide by Fortune. Recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries. Best for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge in the area of Medical Writing
Ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects
Adapts precedent and may make significant departures from traditional approaches to develop solutions
Associate's Degree
Minimum 7 years of experience in similar role
Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Responsibilities

Author technical documents with a high level of detail and precision to support domestic and international regulatory submissions
Compile and edit manuscripts on clinical studies and scientific reports including special summaries from approved raw data
Incorporate graphs, charts, tables, and statistical analyses from approved source files
Proofread, edit, circulate, assemble, and inspect submission documents for accuracy and compliance
Prepare responses regarding company products, drugs, or diseases and refer in-depth technical inquiries to medical personnel
Communicate and coordinate review and internal approval of technical documents following department procedures
Develop and build package inserts using desktop publishing software following approved department procedures
Review labeling for consistency with related products specifications and communicate with cross-functional team

Benefits

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists