The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Pennsylvania is looking to hire a medical writer, ideally a recent graduate or December graduate, who could start in January 2020.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare presentations for Chairman of Ophthalmology Department at University of Pennsylvania on a variety of topics, such as ocular cancers or increasing representation of women in medicine.
- Write and edit letters of recommendation, speeches, and other official documents for Ophthalmology Department, including the Executive Summary.
- Write original articles for bi-annual Scheie Vision magazine, including brainstorming, interviewing, editing, and contributing to design.
- Create online newsletter to communicate news and relevant information to alumni, donors, referring physicians, and others.
- Undertake responsibility for all internal Departmental communication, including sending monthly news emails to faculty and staff and editing all Departmental emails/communication materials.
- Serve as Project Manager for the Chairman as a Section Editor of Principles and Practices of Ophthalmology.
- Assist with drafting and submission of grant and faculty award applications for Ophthalmology Department.
- Contribute to writing manuscripts for research studies and developing the research mission of the Department.
Qualifications:
- The applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree; demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills; be highly organized; and possess strong ambition, interpersonal skills, and the ability to multitask.
