BioNews Services logo
BioNews Services

An online health, science, and research publication company, BioNews Services produces more than 60 disease-specific digital publications and provides daily information resources,

Dravet Syndrome News Columnist

Location

Florida

Posted

38 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Entry Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Dravet Syndrome News Columnist

BioNews Services

Dravet Syndrome News Columnist Pensacola, Florida, United States | Columns | Contract | Fully remote Job Opening Details: Bionews, a digital news company dedicated to creating communities for patients with rare and chronic diseases and their caregivers, is looking for members of the Dravet syndrome community to join our freelance staff of patient and caregiver columnists on Dravet Syndrome News. A Bionews columnist is a patient or caregiver who shares about life with a rare or chronic disease. They write personal essays in a column format to inform, inspire, empathize, and advise. Their audience includes patients, caregivers, medical teams, and researchers. Columnists also write to a general audience interested in learning how to improve society's understanding and treatment of disease/disability communities. All columns are reviewed with a critical eye by professional editors who will work with columnists to smooth rough spots and help the columnist grow as a writer. This is a contract position. Please note you MUST be a member of the Dravet syndrome community -- caregiver preferred -- in order to apply for this position.  Responsibilities and Duties - Fulfill 1x weekly deadlines as agreed upon on hire. - Communicate efficiently with your managers and editors. - Submit 400-800 word drafts that adhere to Bionews policies and procedures. - Aside from exceptions, drafts should not take more than 45 minutes to edit. - Fulfill revisions as requested by editors in a timely manner. - Complete training assigned by Bionews HR. Experience Required - Prior experience with writing for an audience. - At least three months’ direct experience with having or caring for someone with Dravet syndrome. - Caregivers must be direct relatives, guardians, or spouses. Experience Preferred  - Experience in being professionally edited for publication. - Experienced in generating a blog or column. - Participation in support groups, internet forums, or community groups relevant to Dravet syndrome. Knowledge Required - Fundamentals of how Dravet syndrome works. Knowledge Preferred - The content needs or wants of the Dravet community. Skills Required - A swift and independent learner of Internet technology. - A creative mind capable of regularly generating unique content that appeals to target audiences. - Time management. - Advanced creative writing. Skills Preferred - Experience in using WordPress for content creation. - Experience with the Slack communication app. Abilities Required - Internet access and use. - Native or fluent English writing and reading abilities.

Related Categories

Related Job Pages

More Medical Director Jobs

Full TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+Since 1892H1B Sponsor

• Serves as Medical Reviewer for Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs). • Gathers, reviews, and evaluates scientific and clinical data. • Prepares and contributes medical safety content for regulatory documents. • Supports safety signal detection and evaluation activities. • Authors high-quality safety review documents and evaluations.

United States
BeOne Medicines logo

Senior Medical Director – Biotech Unit

BeOne Medicines

Cancer has no borders. Neither do we.

Medical Director38 days ago
Full TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+Since 2010H1B No Sponsor

• Facilitate generation of, author, update, and/or review key documents • Partner with clinical operations and other functional areas for the successful implementation and execution of clinical studies • Provide scientific expertise for selection of investigator and vendors • Train BeOne colleagues, CRO staff, and study site staff on the therapeutic area, molecule, and/or clinical protocol • Provide scientific and medical support throughout conduct of a clinical trial • Review, query, and analyze clinical trial data • Create clinical study or program-related slide decks for internal and external use • Build and maintain opinion leader/investigator networks • Identify continuous process improvement opportunities • Support budget planning and management

United States
$299.8K - $369.8K / year
BioNTech SE logo

Senior Director, Regional Medical Science Liaisons (US West)

BioNTech SE

Our vision is to harness the power of the immune system to develop novel therapies against cancer & infectious diseases.

Medical Director38 days ago
Full TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2008H1B No Sponsor

Southwest Coast, US; West Coast & Sierra, US | full time | Job ID: 11225 About the Role: Lead with Purpose, Shape the Future of Oncology Care Reporting to the Executive Director, US National Field Medical Head, Oncology, the Senior Director, Regional Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) within our Oncology Medical Affairs organization, will play a strategic, high-impact leadership role responsible for elevating scientific exchange and accelerating advances in cancer care. You will lead, inspire, and develop a team of exceptional Oncology MSLs across the Western US — empowering them to build meaningful partnerships with scientific leaders, translate emerging clinical insights, and help drive our mission to improve outcomes in gynecological and breast cancers. This role is ideal for an experienced people leader who thrives at the intersection of science, strategy, and field team development. You’ll shape field medical strategy, influence clinical development, and foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation. Your contribution: - Build and develop a high-performing MSL team—recruiting top Oncology MSL talent, onboarding with intention, and providing coaching that fuels continual growth. - Lead with clarity and purpose by defining expectations, driving accountability to performance standards, and fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and external awareness. - Strengthen partnerships across the oncology landscape, including scientific experts, investigators, research groups, and key external stakeholders. - Serve as a player-coach, maintaining select territory or account responsibilities to stay close to the field and model best practices. - Guide MSL team strategy and execution, ensuring alignment with broader medical plans and organizational objectives. - Foster excellence in documentation, compliant field medical activities, and industry-standard practices. - Identify and elevate key insights, trends, and unmet needs to help shape medical strategy and inform clinical development. - Act as a trusted point of escalation for field-related issues, collaboration needs, and HR matters. - Champion a culture of integrity, agility, and cross-functional collaboration across Medical Affairs. A good match: - Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD/DO) with 7+ years’ Oncology MSL experience, including 3+ years leading people. - Expertise in solid tumors, with strong preference for experience in Women’s Oncology (e.g., breast, gynecologic cancers) and lung cancer. - A proven ability to lead remote, distributed field teams with empathy, clarity, and accountability. - Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. - Experience supporting clinical research, navigating healthcare compliance, and guiding medical strategy. - Ability to synthesize complex scientific information and communicate insights that influence decision-making. - Willingness to travel 50-70% in a field-based role. This role offers a unique opportunity to directly influence scientific exchange and patient impact across a critical therapeutic area. You will empower teams, shape strategy, and elevate the voice of the field—helping accelerate meaningful advances in cancer care. If you’re inspired by leadership, energized by scientific innovation, and driven to make a difference for patients and providers, this role offers an exciting platform to do your best work. Expected Pay Range: $198,900/year to $318,300/year + benefits, annual bonus & equity (bonus and equity is variable and dependent on company and individual performance). *Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your Benefits: BioNTech US is committed to employee wellbeing and offers best-in-class benefits & HR programs to support an inclusive & diverse workforce. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to: - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance - Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts - Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7 - Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance - Sitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership - Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown. - 401(K) Plan with Company Match - Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs - Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives - Professional Development Programs - Commuting Allowance and subsidized parking - Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance …and more! More details to be shared. Apply now - We look forward to your application! By submitting your application, you acknowledge that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider ‘HireRight’. You will be informed accordingly by your BioNTech-Recruiter.

United States
$198K - $318K / year
Banner Health logo

RN Medical Management Services

Banner Health

Making health care easier, so life can be better.

Medical Director38 days ago
Full TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+Since 1999H1B Sponsor

Department Name: Prior Authorization Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care Estimated Pay Range: $35.43 - $59.05 / hour Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained. The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you. Banner Health has been recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as one of the 150 top places to work in health care. In addition, we recently made Newsweek’s list of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity. These recognitions reflect Banner Health's investment in team members' professional development, wellness benefits, and continued education. It highlights our commitment to advocating for diversity in the workplace, promoting work-life balance, and boosting employee engagement. In this role of RN Medical Management Services, you are required to be technologically savvy when it comes to research for the plans you will help manage. Sites to aid in that research include CMS, Noridian, Optum360 Encoder Pro, (a provider lookup tool for contracted and noncontracted status,) and more. You will review plans and receive case reviews via fax and a non-clinical team data enters into the system for determinations. The variety of cases received is based on the Prior Authorization Grid for services that must be reviewed for determination. You are required to phone providers, vendors, and members for certain aspects within Banner's processes. An ideal candidate would possess experience in prior authorization. This is a remote opportunity, with hours of Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM, including Saturday rotations. Must reside in AZ. Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefits to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life Banner Plans & Networks (BPN) is an accountable care organization that joins Arizona's largest health care provider, Banner Health, and an extensive network of primary care and specialty physicians to provide the most comprehensive healthcare solutions for Maricopa County and parts of Pinal County. Through BPN, known nationally as an innovative leader in new health care models, insurance plans and physicians are coming together to work collaboratively to keep members in optimal health, while reducing costs. POSITION SUMMARY This position provides support and execution of programs and tactics used to influence provider and health plan consumer/beneficiaries’ behaviors in order to achieve right care in the right place at the right time and the appropriate cost. Plans and provides support for health plan consumers/beneficiaries to align with the objectives of triple aim. This position is responsible to process health plan medical pre-service requests, provide case management, care coordination and perform utilization management duties within the appropriate time period as outlined in the Medical Management Program Descriptions, and in accordance with all federal and state regulations. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Manages health Plan consumer/beneficiaries’ across the health care continuum to achieve optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes. 2. Provides pre-service determinations, concurrent review, and case management functions within Medical Management. Ensures quality of service and consistent documentation. 3. Works collaboratively with both internal and external customers in assisting health Plan consumer/beneficiaries’ and providers with issues related to prior authorization, utilization management, and/or case management. Meets internal and external customer service expectations regarding duties and professionalism. 4. Performs transfer of accurate, pertinent patient information to support the pre-service determination(s), the transition of patient care needs through the continuum of care, and performs follow-up calls for advanced care coordination. Documents accurately and timely, all interventions and necessary patient related activities in the correct medical record. 5. Evaluates the medical necessity and appropriateness of care, optimizing health Plan consumer/beneficiaries’ outcomes. Identifies issues that may delay patient services and refers to case management, when indicated to facilitate resolution of these issues, pre-service, concurrently and post-service. 6. Provides ongoing education to internal and external stakeholders that play a critical role in the continuum of care model. Training topics consist of population health management, evidence based practices, and all other topics that impact medical management functions. 7. Identifies and refers requests for services to the appropriate Medical Director and/or other physician clinical peer when guidelines are not clearly met. Conducts call rotation for the health plan, as well as departmental call rotation for holiday. 8. Maintains a thorough understanding of each plan, including the Evidence of Coverage, Summary Plan Description authorization requirements, and all applicable federal, state and commercial criteria, such as CMS, MCG, and Hayes. 9. Has freedom to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures. Confers with supervisor on any unusual situations. Positions are entity based with no budgetary responsibility. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: Physicians and their office staff, payers, community agencies, provider networks, and regulatory agencies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Requires Registered Nurse (R.N.) licensure in the state of practice. All license or certification must identify the issuing state or entity, type of licensure and expiration date or evidence that the certification is the type that does not expire. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Requires proficiency level typically achieved with five years of clinical experience. Must have a working knowledge of care management, acute care and/or home care environments, community resources and resource/utilization management. Must demonstrate critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and time management skills. Must demonstrate ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team format. Must be able to work flexible hours and take rotating call after hours. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Certification(s) related to field, such as Certified Case Manager (CCM), MCG Certification(s), RN-BC Registered Nurse Case Manager, Certification in Managed Care Nursing (CMCN). Additional related education and/or experience preferred. EEO Statement: EEO/Disabled/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy

United States
$35 - $59 / hour