Current Opportunities

Jr. MEDICAL WRITER to Sr. MEDICAL WRITER / Chicago

Job Description
Our long-time pharma communications client has immediate openings for scientific writers/editors. Previous experience in CME or other pharma advertising agency setting is a big plus. Entry Level, post-doc candidates are frequently hired and are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have an advanced biomedical science degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MS), or close to finishing their degree / defending their thesis. Excellent oral and written communications skills are expected.

Agency Culture and Insights

  • The culture is very collegial with advancements based on an individual’s skills growth.

  • This client also enjoys a very high Glassdoor rating along with a number of long-term employees.

  • Management is keen on mentorship and personal development.

  • Once you’re established, a flexible WFH schedule is available, typically three days in the office, and two WFH.

  • Also, you may expect traveling to US and foreign-based clients.

Your extensive and generous benefits package is top-of-the-line, and are paid for by the client. You will need to live in the Chicago area. Public transportation makes commuting to their office in Chicago’s Loop area very convenient.
Some relocation funds may be available for qualified out-of-state candidates

Role You’ll Play
The agency’s primary focus is Publication Planning which means as a Medical Writer, you’ll be at the leading edge, informing medical professionals about drugs during their development. As a Medical Writer, your responsibilities could include research and writing a variety of print and digital documents covering drugs as they progress through clinical trials.

Speakers’ notes and displays for medical conventions would also part of your writing responsibilities.

A background in neuroscience, oncology, and/or dermatology is advantageous. Also, have several writing samples available when requested (e.g., published manuscripts, slide decks, and scientific posters).

IMPORTANT:
When applying, please present a complete CV including all your publications and presentations.
Please send your current CV to david@sheridansearch.com

Associate Medical Writer to Sr. Medical Writer / Oncology / NJ / Remote

Job Description:
Our growing CME & CE agency need an Associate Medical Writer to Medical Writer w/medical agency experience. You’ll be writing for one of the most respected CME agencies, working with a collegial group of professionals, and helping to improve physicians’ skills which will ultimately benefit patient outcomes.

Agency Insight and Culture:

  • Friendly, collaborative, transparent culture with easily accessible leadership

  • Consistent record of Y2Y growth

  • Strong healthcare, benefits, vacation, and 401K

The Role You Will Play:

  • Work with members of cross-functional teams to develop the content for CME/CE-certified educational initiatives

  • Develop content and deliver funded and in-development educational initiatives and programs (80%)

  • Assists the Medical Team in the preparation of Needs Assessments (Medical Gap Analyses)

  • Agenda Development for use in grant proposals for funding of continuing education programming (20%)

Background Profile:

  • Medical Education/CME/Medical Communications experience

  • Will consider internships and fresh Ph.D. grads for the Associate Writer role

  • Strong content writing

  • Writing samples when requested, a PLUS

Therapeutic experience:
Oncology knowledge - Preferred - or an interest in learning the category

IMPORTANT: When applying, please present a complete CV.

Job Title: MEETING PLANNER, Sponsored Medical Education / Chicago

If you have an entrepreneurial streak, hate politics, and like to have an immediate impact in your work, then let's talk about the Meeting Planner position in this growing sponsored medical education agency!

This 15-year-old, Chicago-based client is a dynamic, growing, peer-to-peer healthcare communications and professional strategies company. They partner with pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies to inform medical professionals about the latest medical advances. This position offers on-the-job professional development with a growing and financially stable company that rewards its people and provides a supportive, collaborative culture.

Meeting Planner - Your Responsibilities:

  • Assists Program Managers in providing clients with the highest quality medical communications services
    Is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing day-to-day tasks associated multiple client projects

  • Coordinates the logistical components of both onsite and offsite programs, including: Speaker recruitment, invitation development, procuring venue, selecting menus. Arranges for audiovisual equipment, travel and lodging, processing payments, and financial reconciliation of programs. Communicates with vendors to ensure that project components are progressing on schedule, within budget, and at client expectation. Interacts and consults with team members to meet project deadlines. Implements meeting plans and monitors/manages the day-to-day activities in assigned accounts


Strengths and experience you’ll bring for each position:

  • BA or BS degree

  • Good people skills, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills

  • At least 2 years’ post-college working experience as a meeting planner with a major hotel is a plus

  • Proven project management skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Occasional travel required

Job Title: Sr. Media Planner & Jr. Buyer

Traditional & Digital Media at B2B/B2C Agency / Chicago

Our client is a fully integrated, award-winning advertising agency specializing in creative, omni-channel brand campaigns.

Headquartered in a Landmark building overlooking the Magnificent Mile with views of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan.

Individual offices provide employee privacy, personal work space and built-in social distancing, prioritizing their people’s health and safety.

The culture is collegial with the principals and more experienced team members offering mentoring for younger, less experienced members.

It’s sized just right as a place to learn and thrive in your career.


The Positions:

They have an IMMEDIATE need for 2 media people with both traditional broadcast, print, and OOH, and digital experience.

  • Jr. Buyer | At least one year of media experience

  • Sr. Planner | 5 or more years of experience


These are unique positions:

You’ll have both responsibility and the opportunity to shape and present research and data-based recommendations to help clients grow their businesses.

You won’t be bored!

Their clients’ categories include home improvement, senior living, tourism and manufacturing.


What’s in it for you:

  • An opportunity to drive the growth of your career as an advertising professional in an entrepreneurial, open-minded organization

  • A voice in the company and services they provide.

  • Your ideas and feedback have an impact

  • A collaborative leadership structure that cares about their people


Responsibilities, depending on the position, include:

  • Experience with traditional consumer media platforms. Digital media knowledge and B2B experience are a plus

  • Math skills and analytical thinking:

  • Understand and is conversant with media math, syndicated research tools, target audience strategies

  • Develop media strategies and actionable plans leveraging marketing opportunities

  • Manage RFP and negotiation process with outside vendors/partners to meet campaign goals and objectives

  • Manage day-to-day needs of plans and buys: media authorizations, specs, order entry, (Freewheel/Strata system), verification and campaign documentation


Requirements:

  • Proficient with Excel and media buying software

  • Contextual understanding of digital channels (SEM, display, paid social)

  • A strategic negotiator who looks out for the best interests of agency clients

  • A reliable and calm solution-oriented approach

  • Communication, interpersonal skills. Connects with people in a genuine way

  • College degree