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Welcome to Proteus Digital Health, where we’re pioneering a new category of products, services and data systems based on ingestible computing. Our core technology – the digital health feedback system – provides an unprecedented view into an individual’s personal health choices and physiologic response. This care-altering feedback system enables patients to better manage their health, allows more effective collaboration with caregivers and clinicians, all while enabling new information-based business models. 

What Amazon did with books, and Apple did with music, Proteus is poised to do with digital medicine. Come join our unique collection of innovative scientists, engineers, market makers, designers, doctors, developers, clinicians, and other digital health industry pioneers, and help us dramatically improve the lives of tens of millions across the globe. 

Learn more about what we do (video): https://proteus.app.box.com/BuildersandInnovators

Job Title: Medical Writer (Contract)

Team: Permissions - Clinical

Reports To: Global Head of Clinical Operations

The energy and culture at Proteus is a contagious mix of passion, focus, relentless determination, and serious fun. Proteans are mission-minded and collaborate in a way that’s refreshingly encouraging. With all of this comes success and then growth, which is why you’re reading this now because we are seeking a highly skilled Medical Writer (Contract).

In this role, while working under the supervision of the Head of Clinical Affairs, you will focus on the delivery of clinical sections of investigational new drug (IND) and new drug applications (NDAs) for combination medical device-pharmaceutical products. You’ll also collaborate with the Clinical Affairs, Product Development, and Regulatory Affairs groups within Proteus in executing an integrated approach that culminates in seamless clinical document development and delivery. But it doesn’t end there. Here’s a summary of this great contract opportunity:

• Prepare clinical documents and summaries that support regulatory submissions and filings 
• Write clinical study final reports, annual progress reports, and study-related reports
• Provide documents that support regulatory submissions, marketing, and business development efforts
• Assist with the preparation of clinical abstracts and manuscripts

• RN or Bachelor's degree in a life science or a related field
• 2 years of experience as a medical writer for a major pharmaceutical or device company 
• Excellent technical writing skills 
• Proactive in spotting potential problems and seeking successful solutions
• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills along with strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and graphical software
• Proven ability to exercise independent judgment, use critical-thinking to analyze problems which may require multiple factors and approaches

This position requires contractor to be onsite in Redwood City, CA one day per week.

Reasoning Ability 

Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

Physical/Mental Demands 

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Ready for the ride of your life? We’re looking forward to receiving your resume!

About Us: Proteus has received FDA market clearance in the U.S. and a CE mark in Europe for its wearable and ingestible sensor devices. Headquartered in Redwood City, Calif., Proteus is privately held and funded by Carlyle, Essex Woodlands, Kaiser Permanente, Medtronic, Novartis, Otsuka, Oracle, ON Semiconductor and other investors.