Freelance Medical Writer

Iterative Health

. Collaborate with internal medical, scientific, and operational leaders, physician consultants, and key opinion leaders to develop publication strategy and roadmap .

Posted 10/5/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75 - $125 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and managing medical and scientific publications, including authoring and editing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals. Strong project management and communication skills are essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

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Medical Publication DevelopmentScientific WritingProject ManagementLiterature ReviewStakeholder Coordination

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Hard Skills

Manuscript AuthoringData VisualizationCritical AppraisalEditing SkillsPublication Strategy

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsDetail-OrientedAbility to Manage Deadlines

Industry Keywords

Peer-Reviewed JournalsScientific CommunicationsPublication PlansEducational ContentFreelance Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with internal medical, scientific, and operational leaders, physician consultants, and key opinion leaders to develop publication strategy and roadmap
Lead publication plans focused on manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and peer-reviewed scientific communications
Gather, evaluate, analyze, and synthesize research, site-network, and study data into written summaries and data visualizations
Own publication projects from initiation through submission and publication, including proposals, timelines, stakeholder coordination, and review processes
Conduct literature reviews to inform scientific context, benchmarks, claims, and publication strategy
Present insights to stakeholders and physician authors to align on findings, messaging, and publication approach
Develop scientific communications according to strategic priorities, journal/conference guidelines, and authorship standards
Partner with Marketing on scientifically accurate external communications and educational content
Manage multiple projects, competing priorities, deadlines, and budgets
Build collaborative relationships with physician authors, scientific leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders
Perform other assigned duties and projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in the sciences, English, communications, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience developing medical or scientific publications
Demonstrated experience authoring, editing, and submitting manuscripts to peer-reviewed medical journals
Experience managing publications from concept through submission
Ability to translate complex scientific and operational data into clear, accurate, and compelling narratives
Strong literature search, critical appraisal, scientific writing, and editing skills
Strong project management skills, including timeline management and stakeholder coordination
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a freelance environment
Ability to manage urgent deadlines and changing priorities while maintaining quality and scientific rigor
Ability to work efficiently and manage projects within agreed-upon scope and budget