Job Description

The Health Literacy Associate Specialist role in the Medical Writing & Disclosure (MW&D) department will be primarily responsible for providing support of project management activities within the Health Literacy team. This will include the management and delivery of Plain Language Summaries (PLS) of clinical studies per company processes and standards to ensure compliance with internal policy, regulatory requirements, and health literacy principles. This role will extend into additional support for Informed Consent team.

The responsibilities of the Health Literacy Associate Specialist are:

• Attending and assisting with Health literacy-related meetings.

• Tracking multiple PLS submission types and ad hoc projects.

• Liaising with appropriate stakeholders for status of ongoing health literacy initiatives and projects across the Disclosure and Health Literacy teams.

• Escalating to management any problems or unresolved issues that could affect the timely completion of the work or the work quality.

• Managing operations metrics on a monthly/yearly basis.

• Assisting in the review and delivery of PLS to ensure they align with regulations and company processes.

• Developing expertise in the regulations associated with clinical trial PLS and adapting to the changing regulatory environment as needed​

• Assist in maintaining inspection readiness for Informed Consent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in a Life Sciences related discipline or project management

Required Experience and Skills

• Experience in Microsoft applications such as Excel, WORD, and SharePoint. Effective Project Management and organizational skills with the ability to manage simultaneous projects under tight timelines

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Demonstrated team skills, professional values, and personal skills necessary for effective teamwork; able to work in cross-functional environment; able to pivot quickly due to changes in priorities and assignments

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both oral and written) in order to interact clearly, effectively, and tactfully with stakeholders

• Strong attention to detail, analytical/logical thinking skills; able to critically evaluate data

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Understanding of health literacy and numeracy principles and sensitivity to the needs of audiences across cultures and communities

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Expected US salary range:

$70,500.00 - $110,900.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

No

Job Posting End Date:

05/8/2025

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