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Location: Remote, EST working hoursJob Type: Contract, SalariedCompensation Range: $85 - 95 per hourCella has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Medical Writer Team Lead at an award-winning, best-in-class, in-house agency at a major pharma company. This full-service agency produces a full suite of digital, video, augmented/virtual reality, and print assets, and is consistently rated better than both similar in-house agencies and external competitors-overall and with respect to innovation, execution, and client support.The Principal Medical Writer Team Lead will support a team of medical writers within our agency who work across established and pipeline products within a variety of therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and general medicine. The ideal candidate should be a medical writer with an advanced terminal scientific degree who has gained experience within a medical communications agency. The ideal candidate has exceptional leadership and communication skills, successful fiscal operations knowledge, and can collaborate effectively across functional areas within a team.The Principal Medical Writer Team Lead will be accountable for drafting and reviewing scientifically accurate, original content for medical clients of the agency. This role will contribute scientific knowledge and expertise to internal teams and clients. The Principal Medical Writer Team Lead will work closely with clients, internal project teams, and a team of Medical Writers to scope, estimate, plan and develop high-impact, innovative medical communications for assigned brands.Success in this role will be defined by the individual's ability to lead a team of medical writers in the successful development of accurate and relevant medical communication deliverables for medical clients with limited oversight across all assigned engagements. The Principal Medical Writer Team Lead will play a significant role in account growth by building trust with clients through scientific exchange and expertise in a variety of therapeutic areas inclusive of oncology, immunology and general medicine.Responsibilities:Effectively guide, motivate, and align a team toward shared cross-functional goals to set the foundation for success. This includes:Clear Vision and Strategy: Setting goals and defining the direction for the team to meet organizational and client needs.Mentorship and Development: Coaching team members to grow their skills and confidence towards a shared mission, with empathy, and emotional intelligence.Effective Communication: Bridging the gap between clients, cross-functional teams, and writers, ensuring seamless transparent information flow and alignment.Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Tackling challenges with decisiveness and equity to maintain momentum.Skills Assessment: Effectively review the team's skills for optimal resource allocation and assignment across projects.Growth Mindset: Instill and model to better navigate complexities, embrace innovation, and deliver excellence in service to clients and, ultimately, patients.Within the function of medical writing, effectively scope and manage budgets, optimize resource allocation, and ensure financial accountability while maintaining high-quality deliverables.Identify cost-saving opportunities, forecast financial needs, and align departmental performance with organizational financial goals.Develop and review different types of deliverables across diverse project types and audiences.Provide scientific expertise in therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, or general medicine, serving as the go-to scientific resource for both internal teams and external clients.Lead scientific discussions, presentations, and strategy sessions with clients, leveraging deep subject matter knowledge to guide the development of high-impact medical communications.Partner with Account Services, Design, Editorial, and Scientific Strategy to develop and maintain excellent client relationships and foster organic growth. Proactively identify opportunities to grow scientific partnerships across teams.Mentor and guide medical writers, sharing subject matter expertise to contribute to the overall scientific knowledge base of the team.Take the lead on new business pitches, contributing scientific insights and data to inform proposals and client conversations.Review content from a medical/scientific/strategic perspective, ensuring scientific accuracy and strategic alignment with client objectives, and deliver feedback to other medical writers to foster their growth and ensure their work meets the agency's high standards for quality.Apply insights and data to support the development of new ideas, ensuring that communications align with the latest scientific advancements.Ensure that all content aligns with scientific rigor and industry standards while being engaging for diverse audiences, including both medical professionals and non-experts.Qualifications:Experience10+ years of medical writing experience in a leadership role within a medical communications agency or pharmaceutical agency.7+ years of recent and relevant experience as a medical writer supporting medical communications/medical affairs across therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and general medicine or infectious disease.Heavy PowerPoint experience creating MSL slide decks (oncology) for MSLs.Terminal advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, NP, or MD).Experience leading scientific discussions and presenting complex data to internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.Skills: Excellent leadership and communication skills.Proven ability to manage a team with respect while upholding the agency's high standards.Proven ability to scope and manage budgets, and track and monitor team members whose time is tracked at a project level.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Deep understanding of standard medical communications agency workstreams.Strong scientific/medical writing capabilities, with the ability to contribute scientific leadership and mentoring on complex medical topics.Experienced relationship builder with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.Strong analytical skills and familiarity with pharma data reporting (clinical trial, real-world, and preclinical datasets).Experienced medical communicator who can make data engaging across multiple different audience types.Ability to handle multiple timelines and work independently with minimal additional training.Flexibility to jump in where and when needed.Familiarity with the latest digital and technological tools in medical communications.JobID: 1081847#LI-CELLA#LI-CC1#PLEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.PandoLogic. Keywords: Medical Writer, Location: Rahway, NJ - 07065