Medical Content Development Manager – Team Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Italy.

📋 Description

• Assist the Global Medical Information / Medical Content Development Team with the creation and management of client medical content.

• Develop and compose medical and scientific content for Medical Affairs, Medical Information, and Medical Communications, which includes SRDs, FAQs, slide presentations, abstracts, posters, and educational/training materials.

• Manage the development of client documents, from gathering source materials to producing scientifically rigorous content and coordinating MLR review meetings.

• Utilize EVERSANA or client document management systems like Veeva PromoMats / MedComms to upload documents and provide reference anchoring and annotations.

• Conduct scientific data verification to assist medical reviewers on MLR teams.

• Collaborate on strategic planning, tactical execution, and communication strategies for assigned projects.

• Lead and coordinate medical writers and medical content development teams to efficiently deliver client projects.

• Participate in designated client meetings.

• Develop and revise SOPs, checklists, templates, style guides, and guidance documents.

• Stay updated on industry best practices and assist in evaluating and implementing technologies and procedures that enhance operational efficiency and material quality.

• Work collaboratively with medical writers and creative teams across EVERSANA.

• Exhibit a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Ensure client satisfaction, adhere to industry standards and codes of practice, and independently create accurate, ethical, compliant, and strategically aligned medical content.

• Proactively identify and address quality issues, ensuring timely corrective and preventive measures.

• Work full-time with flexible scheduling based on client and management requirements; travel approximately 10–15% as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctorate or Master of Science (MSc) degree in Life Sciences or healthcare, or an equivalent qualification.

• At least 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or with a Medical Information / Medical Communications service provider.

• Proven experience in developing global medical information materials, including SRDs, FAQs, and CRDs.

• Outstanding written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

• Capability to independently interpret and summarize complex results.

• Ability to establish credibility with clients and effectively engage with all levels of management and staff.

• Proven success in a matrix team environment while meeting or exceeding project timelines.

• Proficient editing capabilities and expertise in Microsoft Office, Acrobat, and other relevant applications.

• Experience conducting literature searches using tools such as PubMed, Ovid, Embase, or similar platforms.

• Familiarity with reference management and citation software, including EndNote, Mendeley, or Citavi.

• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and best practices for Medical Information, Medical Affairs, and both promotional and non-promotional material reviews.

• Excellent project management skills with a results-oriented track record.

• Ability to conceptualize, design, and deliver top-tier solutions.

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

• Proficiency in one or more additional European languages at CEFR level B2, C1, or C2.

• Ability to analyze, digest, and interpret complex scientific information and data.

• Skill in developing and executing project plans independently as well as with clients and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to manage, coordinate, and oversee assigned client relationships and projects.

• Valid work permit in the European Union or the United Kingdom.

• Preferred qualifications include a Pharm.D., Pharm.M., Medicine degree, PhD, or a relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science.

• Preferred experience across multiple therapeutic areas and involvement in new product launches and updates to current materials.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote or home-office-based work environment.

• Full-time employment status.

• Opportunities for business travel (approximately 10–15%).

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Professional development opportunities and investment in employee growth.

• Equal opportunity employment practices.