Senior Medical Writer - Med Affairs/Pubs

Senior Medical Writer

Location: Fully Remote (USA)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

A leading, high-growth medical communications agency is seeking a Senior Medical Writer to join its scientific services team. This individual will play a key role in developing high-quality scientific content across publications and medical affairs, partnering closely with internal teams, clients, and external experts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-quality scientific deliverables, including:
• Manuscripts, abstracts, posters
• Slide decks and congress materials
• Medical affairs and scientific communications content
• Interpret and synthesize complex clinical and scientific data into clear, accurate messaging
• Collaborate with clients, internal stakeholders, and external authors to ensure alignment with publication strategy and project objectives
• Ensure all materials adhere to journal guidelines, regulatory standards, and internal quality expectations
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines and budgets are met
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback and revisions efficiently while maintaining scientific integrity
• Build and maintain expertise in assigned therapeutic areas, including key data and competitive landscape
• Support and mentor junior writers, as appropriate

Qualifications

• PhD in a life sciences discipline required
• ~3 years of experience in medical writing within a medical communications agency
• Demonstrated experience in publications (manuscripts, abstracts, posters) required
• Exposure to medical affairs deliverables
• Strong understanding of clinical research, data interpretation, and scientific storytelling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively