About this role
Position Summary
The Senior Medical Writer develops high-quality, scientifically accurate content for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device clients. This role supports scientific communications, publication planning, client engagement, and strategic initiatives while ensuring excellence, compliance, and timely delivery across a variety of medical communications projects.
Scientific Content Development
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Research, write, edit, and annotate scientific and medical materials, including:
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Manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and congress materials
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Slide presentations and advisory board content
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eLearning modules, digital assets, and medical/commercial communications
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Patient- and lay-audience materials
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Conduct literature reviews, data analysis, and MLR review support.
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Ensure scientific accuracy, consistency, and compliance with AMA, journal, congress, client, and regulatory requirements.
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Contribute to scientific narratives, communication platforms, and strategic content development.
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Manage document version control and maintain high-quality deliverables.
Client Engagement & Strategic Support
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Act as a scientific lead during client meetings, workshops, and advisory boards.
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Provide scientific expertise and strategic recommendations aligned with client objectives.
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Support business development efforts through scientific insights and proposal content.
Scientific Communications & Publication Planning
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Participate in publication and communication planning activities.
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Identify potential authors, target journals, and congress opportunities.
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Support execution of publication strategies and timelines.
Leadership & Collaboration
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Mentor junior writers and provide editorial review and guidance.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scientific accuracy and consistency across projects.
Core Competencies
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Strong organizational, project management, and decision-making skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Professionalism under pressure and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
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Strong client relationship management and problem-solving capabilities.
Education
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Advanced scientific or healthcare degree preferred (PhD, PharmD, MD, MSc, or equivalent).
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Relevant bachelor's or master's degree with substantial experience may be considered.
Experience
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Approximately 2+ years of medical writing experience in a medical communications agency, pharmaceutical, or related environment.
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Experience interacting with clinicians, KOLs, medical experts, and cross-functional stakeholders.
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Skills
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Exceptional scientific writing, editing, analytical, and communication skills.
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Strong understanding of clinical research, drug development, data interpretation, and regulatory requirements.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, graphing/figure-generation tools, and virtual collaboration platforms.
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Strong leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.