Sr. Medical Writer (RID00235)

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

- Research, write, edit, and annotate scientific and medical materials, including:

- Manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and congress materials

- Slide presentations and advisory board content

- eLearning modules, digital assets, and medical/commercial communications

- Patient- and lay-audience materials

- Conduct literature reviews, data analysis, and MLR review support.

- Ensure scientific accuracy, consistency, and compliance with AMA, journal, congress, client, and regulatory requirements.

- Contribute to scientific narratives, communication platforms, and strategic content development.

- Manage document version control and maintain high-quality deliverables.

Client Engagement & Strategic Support

- Act as a scientific lead during client meetings, workshops, and advisory boards.

- Provide scientific expertise and strategic recommendations aligned with client objectives.

- Support business development efforts through scientific insights and proposal content.

Scientific Communications & Publication Planning

- Participate in publication and communication planning activities.

- Identify potential authors, target journals, and congress opportunities.

- Support execution of publication strategies and timelines.

Leadership & Collaboration

- Mentor junior writers and provide editorial review and guidance.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scientific accuracy and consistency across projects.

Core Competencies

- Strong organizational, project management, and decision-making skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

- Professionalism under pressure and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

- Strong client relationship management and problem-solving capabilities.

Education

- Advanced scientific or healthcare degree preferred (PhD, PharmD, MD, MSc, or equivalent).

- Relevant bachelor's or master's degree with substantial experience may be considered.

Experience

- Approximately 2+ years of medical writing experience in a medical communications agency, pharmaceutical, or related environment.

- Experience interacting with clinicians, KOLs, medical experts, and cross-functional stakeholders.

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

- Exceptional scientific writing, editing, analytical, and communication skills.

- Strong understanding of clinical research, drug development, data interpretation, and regulatory requirements.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, graphing/figure-generation tools, and virtual collaboration platforms.

- Strong leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.

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