Oncology Scientist/Medical Writer

National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

Make a Difference! Join an organization dedicated to defining and advancing high-quality and accessible cancer care globally so patients can live better lives

This position is responsible for the development, review, and update of scientific and clinical content for the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®), NCCN Guidelines-related initiatives and projects related to the assigned NCCN Guidelines, including but not limited to continuing education materials, conference reports, journal publications, and task force reports.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participate and assist in the development and update of assigned NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines

o track of scientific literature for assigned NCCN Guidelines;

o attend NCCN Guidelines Panel meetings and web-based teleconferences;

o develop, review, edit, and update algorithms and accompanying Discussion sections of the assigned NCCN Guidelines

Participate in development, maintenance, and update of assigned NCCN Guidelines-related initiatives

Provide clinical content expertise and serve as resource for clinical content development for NCCN educational programs

o Develop and/or review clinical content for educational grant proposals;

o Needs assessment and develop learning objectives;

o faculty recommendations for NCCN educational programs

Develop, edit, and/or review clinical content for JNCCN publications including sections of assigned NCCN Guidelines, NCCN Guidelines Insights, conference reports, JNCCN articles that reference NCCN Guidelines content

Review permission requests and NCCN Guidelines content licensed by external users, including but not limited to print and electronic media, and integration into health information technology systems

Assist with external communication of NCCN Guidelines updates and NCCN Guidelines –related external queries

Other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION/RELATED EXPERIENCE:

PhD or equivalent experience with ability to evaluate clinical research

Experience in scientific/medical writing required

Experience in oncology strongly preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have excellent writing skills and the ability to formulate scientific/medical information in a clear and concise manner

Must have strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with internal and external personnel at various levels

Must possess strong attention to detail

Must be proficient in MS Office products and EndNote Software

This position represents a unique opportunity to build a career with a premier organization. We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits.

EOE. No calls please.

This position is located in Plymouth Meeting, PA with the ability to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

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