Senior Medical Writer - Commercial/Med Affairs
Senior Medical Writer
Location: Fully Remote (USA or Canada)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
A growing medical communications agency is seeking a Senior Medical Writer to support a diverse range of medical affairs and commercial initiatives. This individual will play a key role in translating complex clinical data into compelling, strategically aligned scientific communications that support brand strategy, field medical engagement, and healthcare professional education.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including medical affairs, commercial, and strategic services, to deliver high-impact content that drives engagement and scientific credibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead development of medical affairs and commercial scientific deliverables, including:
- Field medical materials (MSL slide decks, training resources, reactive materials)
- Advisory board content and internal/external briefing documents
- Scientific platforms, core claims decks, and messaging frameworks
- HCP-facing educational materials and digital content
- Translate complex clinical data into clear, accurate, and strategically aligned messaging tailored to diverse audiences (HCPs, payers, internal stakeholders)
- Partner closely with medical affairs and commercial teams to ensure alignment with brand strategy, lifecycle stage, and engagement goals
- Support content development across the product lifecycle, including launch readiness, indication expansion, and competitive positioning
Qualifications
- PhD, MD, PharmD, MS
- 4 years of experience in medical writing within a medical communications agency, with a focus on medical affairs and/or commercial deliverables
- Demonstrated experience developing medical affairs materials (e.g., field tools, advisory boards, training content, scientific narratives)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
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