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GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Senior Medical Writer-Editor in Graduate Medical Education (GME) is a key team member for supporting the American Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)–accredited residency and fellowship training programs at Henry Ford Health. The Senior Medical Writer-Editor is responsible for medical writing and editing activities including responsibility for leadership, direction, scope, and organization in consultation with the Manager-Medical Writing, Editing and Education, senior leadership, physicians, researchers, statisticians, and other team members as appropriate.

This position has an educational mission to support physician trainees and faculty in their execution of scholarly activity. It includes writing, editing, advising, and consulting authors on a range of medical communications topics and may include a variety of projects, including research manuscripts, case reports, grants, correspondence, poster presentations, and others. Works on numerous projects within a wide scope of topics; thus, in addition to expertise in medical and scientific communications-flexibility, a dedication to teamwork, excellent interpersonal skills, and effective project management

skills are required.

The Senior Medical Writer-Editor demonstrates initiative, responsibility, honesty, and resourcefulness while working independently under minimal supervision. A sincere commitment to educating and improving the professional development of residents and fellows in GME is foundational to this role. Maintains strict privacy in handling large amounts of confidential health information. A commitment to ongoing development is essential, and a good sense of humor is also highly valued.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the supervision of the GME Manager-Medical Writing, Editing and Education and the Designated Institutional Official, independently writes and edits a variety of written projects for the medical and scientific community.

• Manages the development and timely completion of documents and reviews projects for adherence to Medical Writing style and processes.

• Directs individual projects and groups of projects for clients (residents, fellows, faculty, GME team).

• Directly interacts with clients and provides recommendations / consultation / summaries regarding scientific-medical content for all written communications.

• Reviews all written materials to insure they are of high quality, scientifically accurate, and meet company standards.

• Supports educational research project preparation and study design, including IRB protocol preparation and submission.

• Maintains accurate records of projects and outcomes as well as an annual summary of accomplishments.

• Advises authors on current Medical Writing and Inclusive and Patient-Centered language standards and guidelines and ensures that written content aligns with Henry Ford Health Principles and Values.

  EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Advanced scientific degree (PhD or Masters).

• Five (5) or more years of scientific/medical writing experience with publications credits and demonstrated record of success.

• High-level knowledge of Medical Writing-Editing key concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Ability to understand and interpret clinical/scientific data and communicate its significance to a variety of audiences.

• Must have strong written, verbal, interpersonal communication, and relationship building skills.

• Experience with the peer-reviewed publications process.

• Fluency working in Microsoft Word with track changes.

• Working knowledge of office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro) and online meeting platforms (Webex, Zoom!).

• Experience with citation manager tools preferred, but not required (e.g., EndNote).

• Ability to use online scientific research tools (e.g., PubMed).

• Must have strong project management skills and ability to advance several projects simultaneously.

• Familiarity with AMA style and Inclusive Language guidelines/policies at journals.

• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

  CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Required: At least one or more of the following certificate programs completed, in process, or be willing to start: American Medical Writers Association Essential Skills or Medical Editing certificate and/or a university based medical writing/editing certificate (e.g., University of Chicago, University of San Diego Extension, etc.).

• Desired: Interest in pursuing advanced credentialed certification (Editor in the Life Sciences [ELS], Medical Writer Certified [MWC], or Certified Medical Publications Professional [CMPP]).

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus

• Department: GME - Administrative Expense

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

  This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.