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Senior Medical Writer(US)
GeneDx
6d ago
0$120k - $130kWritingRemote, USjobspy_indeed
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Job Description
GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large\-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care. GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry\-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the world's largest, rare disease data sets. For more information, please visit www.genedx.com.
**Summary**
The Lead Scientific Writer will be a highly skilled and detail\-oriented professional, joining our dynamic team in medical affairs. This individual will have a strong background in medical writing including peer\-reviewed publications, particularly in genetics and genomics. This role involves creating clear, accurate, and relevant publications for a variety of healthcare professionals. This individual will work cross functionally with both internal stakeholders and external collaborators to drive the dissemination of research study findings through peer\-reviewed publications.
**Job Responsibilities**
* Develop and write high\-quality scientific and medical content, including congress abstracts, posters, presentations and peer\-reviewed original research articles and clinical studies.
* Coordinate manuscript submissions, draft reviewer response documents, and revise and resubmit manuscripts and relevant supplementary materials to peer\-reviewed journals.
* Collaborate with cross\-functional teams on manuscripts, including researchers, clinicians, and regulatory affairs, to ensure accuracy of scientific content and compliance with industry standards.
* Conduct thorough literature reviews and stay updated on the latest advancements in genetics and genomics.
* Translate complex scientific information into clear and accessible language for diverse audiences, including collaborators and management.
* Ensure all written materials adhere to company guidelines, regulatory requirements, and best practices in medical writing (e.g. ICMJE and GPP best\-practice guidelines).
* Participate in the development and review of standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to medical writing and publication development activities.
* Coordinate the Medical, Legal, and Regulatory review process for publications (publication review committee; PRC) in JIRA.
**People Manager**
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**Education, Experience, and Skills**
* Master's degree in genetics, molecular biology, or a related field.
* 5\+ years of professional medical writing experience in an industry setting, preferably in the IVD and genetic testing space.
* Strong understanding of scientific research methodologies, research consents, and regulatory requirements.
* Strong publication record with over 10 publications in the field of medical genetics and genetic testing.
* Experience in solving complex problems with independence.
* Excellent written and ve
