Project Manager Medical Writing, 60-100% (ID2133)

The AO is a medically guided, not-for-profit organization, a global network of surgeons, and the world's leading education, innovation, and research organization specializing in the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. We are home to people from all over the world, from different backgrounds, with diverse talents and specialist areas. What binds us together is our passion for excellence, our dedication to our mission of improving patient care, and our understanding that we are stronger together: we are one AO.
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The AO Innovation Translation Center (AO ITC) streamlines and drives innovation projects. Its activities include the development of clinical solutions with our industrial partner, innovation gathering, proof-of-concept studies, strategic investment in intellectual property, technology, or companies, and evidence creation through clinical research.

As part of the AO ITC, Clinical Operations is the AO’s service provider for clinical research. Our clinical research specialists deliver clinical insights that are highly relevant to current surgical practice and enable better patient care by planning and conducting global clinical trials.

Employment type / Anstellungsverhältnis:  Permanent
Workload percentage / Pensum:  100%
Location / Standort: 

Zizers, CH

Experience level / gewünschtes Erfahrungsniveau:  Experienced professional
Application language / Bewerbungssprache:  English or German

Main Responsibilities

 

Publications:

  • Conducting (systematic) literature review, review manuscript-specific literature
  • Developing manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals according to the guidelines
  • Responsible for the entire online submission/resubmission processes
  • Critically appraise of publications and other documents
  • Prepare congress abstracts and presentations as required

 

AO ITC Reports:

  • Writing internal reports as needed, with a main focus on study-specific final and interim reports sccording to the AO ITC CE style
  • Perform literature review as needed
  • Audit the final data analysis set in collaboration with the responsible internal partners

 

AO ITC Documentation:

  • Support in the development of AO ITC clinical investigation documents
  • Review and provide copy editing service as required

 

Customer Service:

  • Support AO ITC CE's efforts in general, including providing English language support
  • Other ad hoc medical writing services, including supporting AO education programs

 

Other:

  • The employee performs all tasks in alignment with the requirements of the ISO 9001 quality management standard and actively contributes to maintaining and improving the quality system.
  • The employee undertakes additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by the line manager to support operational and organizational needs related to the Quality Management System.

Main Requirements

 

Education:

  • Minimally a degree in master of science in a biomedical field, preferrably an advanced degree (MD, DVM, or PhD)

 

Job specification:

  • 2 - 3 years of experience in clinical research and medical writing
  • Experience with basic statistical methods (univariable tests)
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Attention to detail and reliability
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team
  • Flexibility and customer-focused mindset: Responsible and reliable, able to adhere to timelines
  • English as native language or advanced level proficiency

We offer

  • An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative organization
  • The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team
  • Modern infrastructure
  • High degree of flexibility regarding working hours and location (depending on operational requirements)
  • Generous package of social benefits, including supplementary vacation days and pension scheme contributions
  • Internal skills training opportunities and support for continued education

If you meet the requirements of this challenging opportunity, please submit your complete online application (motivation letter, CV, certificates, reference letters, etc) through our online application system.

Date of publication:  Jul 28, 2026