Medical Education Content Writer

Our Company

CMEsquared™, an HCEsquared™ company, is dedicated to improving clinical care and patient outcomes by providing the highest quality education in dermatology for dermatologists and other providers who care for patients with skin disorders. CMEsquared develops both live and enduring CME-accredited activities in collaboration with ACCME-accredited joint providers. Innovative formats and teaching strategies ensure a more engaging, valuable educational experience relative to the lecture format of many CME activities. Areas of experience and expertise include medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, dermatopathology, pediatric dermatology, and important, late-breaking updates in general dermatology. CMEsquared accredited education is developed based on a thorough assessment of identified educational needs, resulting in timely, relevant learning opportunities that convey actionable knowledge, skills, and tools.

CMEsquared develops educational content for in-person large annual conferences activities, virtual and hybrid events, regularly scheduled webinars, and other online educational activities. For more details on our portfolio of conferences and programs please visit cmesquared.org. To view our digital activities visit dermsquared.org.

The Essentials

This opportunity is only for those looking for a fast-paced startup environment. Let’s start with the essential qualities and values we are looking for in a candidate:

• Self-motivated, fast-learner who is ready to hit the ground running
• Active team member with the foundational elements of a good leader: humble, collaborative, can-do attitude, etc.
• Ability to work independently and under tight timelines
• Organized and detail oriented
• Agility to perform diverse tasks as needed by the organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Problem solver with an elevated level of curiosity and who is an independent thinker
• Good listener and maintains accountability for their actions

Title: Medical Content Writer

Status: Full time

Reporting to: Chief Medical Officer

Location: Remote (Eastern or Central Time Zone preferred). Some travel required (~20%).

CMEsquared is seeking a Medica Content Writer to assist in creating content for funded activities, under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer. The role will involve collaboration with internal team members and external faculty to create activities that are in-line with funded grants.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with internal and external experts to complete the following key tasks:
• Fact check information on slides
• Analyze activity outcomes data to identify educational uptake and unmet educational needs and gaps
• Assist in completing CME accreditation documents
• Work with grant writer to develop strategic needs assessments/proposals that align with identified practice gaps and unmet needs with innovative solutions to address these needs (20%)
• Partner with faculty to create engaging, measurable, referenced pre and post test questions
• Partner with faculty to create high-quality content for medical education activities that meet established educational need, timelines, specifications, and budgets (80%)
• Work on multiple formats and disease areas every week
• Collaborate with CME accrediting bodies though relevant stages of the process
• Coordinate, review, and finalize, slide presentations from initiation through CME approval and launch

Qualifications And Skills

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated to work independently as well as part of a team and must be comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment. The candidate also must demonstrate the following:

• Positive, upbeat personality who communicates concisely and clearly, both written and verbal
• Strong proficiency Microsoft Office Suite required (Word, Excel, and Power Point)
• Experience working with faculty experts
• Ability to become familiar with new diseases/conditions quickly
• Solid editorial (writing and editing) skills and capability to adapt editorial style based on the educational format and/or the target audience (physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals).
• Proven success in creating pre and post test questions and completing medical analysis for outcomes reports
• Expertise researching, compiling, and analyzing clinical and scientific evidence quickly
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, constantly evolving work environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations overseeing medical education and familiarity with current trends in the industry
• Familiarity with dermatologic conditions a plus
• Proven ability to effectively set priorities, manage multiple projects/assignments in various stages of development, and meet timelines, all while maintaining high quality standards
• Comprehensive understanding of AMA Style Guide
• Advanced medical or science degree is preferred or at least 2 years of relevant experience in medical education.

Salary Commensurate With Experience Plus Benefits

Please include your potential start date and salary requirements in your cover letter.