Medical Writer

Contractor can work remotely anywhere in the US

This role will be focused on the China space so candidates with Mandarin Chinese skills will be preferred.

The Clinical Evidence Specialist plans and develops clinical evaluation reports (CERs) and related evidence deliverables for cardiac medical devices with main focus on China and ANZ clinical and regulatory standards and in alignment with *** business needs. This specialist provides scientific and/or medical expertise, analytical thought processes and a robust, systematic clinical evaluation approach in order to continuously collect, analyze and assess clinical data on Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) products throughout their lifecycle. The specialist collaborates with cross-functional teams on in-depth device and clinical data descriptions and analyses and provides input to strategy, plans, reports and related project deliverables. This individual also manages project schedules for each document to ensure timely execution. This individual may interact with regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Writes and edits manuscripts on clinical studies and/or scientific reports including special summaries from raw data for submission to regulatory agencies or for incompany use, monographs, comprehensive reviews, scientific exhibits, and other projects requiring skill in medical communication. Compiles, analyzes, and summarizes additional data from other sources as needed. Prepares literature for new products, and revises existing literature. Writes and maintains files on informative journal abstracts according to current or estimated future needs. Composes medical papers from outlines provided by doctors for presentations. May prepare responses regarding company products, drugs, or diseases and refers in depth technical inquiries to medical personnel. Requires knowledge of product areas, current developments, and keeping abreast of current literature.

SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM: Typically an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects from design to implementation while and adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education (typically University).

DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS Autonomy: Established and productive individual contributor. Works independently with general supervision on larger, moderately complex projects / assignments. Organizational Impact: Sets objectives for own job area to meet the objectives of projects and assignments. Contributes to the completion of project milestones . May have some involvement in cross functional assignments. Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are general, and may require understanding of broader set of issues or other job areas but typically are not complex . Makes adjustments or recommends enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area. Communication and Influence: Communicates primarily and frequently with internal contacts . External interactions are less complex or problem solving in nature. Contacts others to share information, status, needs and issues in order to inform, gain input, and support decisionmaking. Leadership and Talent Management: May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and / or employee in Support Career Stream.

Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires practical knowledge and demonstrated competence within job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. Requires a University Degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience.

Preferred Knowledge and Experience: Fluent Mandarin Chinese (writing/reading/speaking)

Company Description:

About Ascent:

Ascent is a leading national technology consulting and professional services firm that focuses on tactical and strategic consulting. Ascent's fundamental business is providing staffing services to Large Enterprise clients in our core market verticals: Financial Services, Healthcare, and Life Sciences. We focus the majority of our efforts in Staff Augmentation support of Large Enterprise Clients who utilize a Vendor Management System. Ascent works as both a reliable supplier in support of programs, as well as a Strategic Advisor in support of enterprise efforts to establish best in class preferred vendor programs. Ascent was ranked in the 2007 and 2008 Inc. 500 and recognized specifically for its innovative work in staff augmentation support of Large Enterprise preferred vendor accounts.

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