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
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