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At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we're not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we're driving excellence and improving outcomes. We're treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day.

In compliance with applicable New York and New Jersey State regulatory authorities, COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine) is mandatory for all MSK employees, contingent workers, and volunteers. Exceptions are permitted for those employees who request and receive an approved medical or fully remote exemption.

*Staff working at a MSK New Jersey location must be up to date with COVID-19 vaccination, which includes having completed the primary COVID-19 vaccination series and booster once eligible as mandated by New Jersey State. All New Jersey staff not yet eligible for a booster must receive a booster within 3 weeks of becoming eligible as a condition of continued employment at MSK.

Note: Individuals are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster five months after receiving the second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two months after the J&J vaccine.

Job Description

The Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Consortium is currently hiring an experienced Medical Writer to join our dynamic clinical research team. Join us today and help make a difference every day!

The Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Consortium (PCCTC) is the nation's premier multicenter Clinical Research Organization specializing in ground breaking prostate cancer research. We work together with distinguished investigators on a single mission: to design, implement and complete hypothesis-driven studies in prostate cancer, translating scientific discoveries to improved standards of care.

You are:

• Adept at creating partnerships and collaborating with others to meet shared objectives and goals
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Committed to the highest quality in your work and excellence in medical writing, including content, organization, clarity, accuracy, format and consistency

You will:

• Collaborate with members of cross-functional teams to prepare, author and edit high-quality clinical study documents including Protocols, Investigator's Brochures, Synopses, Clinical Study Reports, and regulatory documents in accordance with good documentation principles and in compliance with worldwide regulatory requirements
• Conduct literature searches and perform accuracy reviews for medical communications content and data
• Manage assignments and document review processes, working closely with study team members to meet timelines and deliverables based on agreed upon internal processes and standards
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions for preparation and maintenance of compliant medical writing deliverables
• Stay current on medical writing best practices and regulatory guidelines through literature reviews and continuing education

You have:

• Minimum four to seven years' professional work experience in medical writing, publishing and/or editing; AMWA Medical Writer certification a plus
• Experience with clinical trials and clinical research; experience with prostate cancer research a plus
• Knowledge of medical terminology; technical publishing; grammar, syntax, and usage; news media, print, and web-based writing processes. Proficiency in Word and Excel
• Superior written and verbal communication skills; ability to understand and communicate complex information

This is a full-time remote position with the possibility of occasional in-person meetings in New York City.

We believe in communication, openness, and thinking beyond your 8-hour day @ MSK. It's important to us that you have a sense of impact, community, and work/life balance. We want you to be and feel your best!

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MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.