Senior Medical Writer, Publications

KJT

. Write, review, and manage medical publications and scientific communications, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, podium presentations, publication extenders, and related deliverables .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level scientific writing and editing skills, with a strong focus on developing peer-reviewed publications and managing medical communications. Proficient in utilizing AI-enabled tools responsibly while adhering to publication ethics and compliance standards.

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Medical Writing ExperienceScientific Writing and EditingGood Publication PracticesMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAdobe Acrobat Suite Experience

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Hard Skills

Scientific WritingEditingPublication PlanningData SynthesisLiterature ReviewTable and Figure CreationBibliography CompilationProject ExecutionStakeholder ManagementAI Tool Utilization

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationAdaptabilityContinuous Learning

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointAdobe AcrobatEndNotePerfectITIEnvisionZoomTeams

Industry Keywords

Medical CommunicationsPharmaceutical IndustryBiotech IndustryPublication EthicsSOPsCompliance StandardsRWEPROHEORClinical Literature

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write, review, and manage medical publications and scientific communications, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, podium presentations, publication extenders, and related deliverables
Review study data and published literature, including RWE, PRO, HEOR, clinical, and other source materials, and synthesize findings into accurate, clear content
Create tables, figures, and scientific visuals; conduct literature searches and compile bibliographies aligned with client objectives
Advise clients and author teams on scientific narrative, publication best practices, journal/conference strategy, and executional approaches
Manage author collaboration, including input reconciliation, communication, transparency, authorship considerations, and compliance standards
Use approved AI-enabled tools responsibly for permitted support activities, including prompt construction, output validation, citation integrity, source support, confidentiality, and required AI disclosures
Mentor writers on publication standards, scientific writing quality, responsible AI support, source validation, citation integrity, confidentiality, and escalation expectations
Maintain and improve publication planning processes, documentation requirements, permissions practices, SOP adherence, and best practices across projects
Comply with KJT Group information security policies and related processes
Model self-leadership, ownership, adaptability, sound judgment, collaboration, continuous learning, waste reduction, and commitment to KJT’s values and Collective Win

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of medical writing experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry with a focus on medical communications agency publications
Expert-level scientific writing and editing skills, with specific expertise developing peer-reviewed publications, abstracts, and conference posters
Strong understanding of Good Publication Practices, authorship expectations, publication ethics, SOPs, permissions, documentation, and disclosure expectations
Ability to use approved AI-enabled tools appropriately, validate outputs, protect confidentiality, apply disclosure requirements, and recognize when AI use is not permitted
Strong written, verbal, organizational, prioritization, stakeholder management, and project execution skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Experience with Adobe Acrobat Suite tools and document review systems
Experience with reference management and editing tools such as EndNote, PerfectIT, iEnvision, or comparable platforms
Comfort with videoconferencing and desktop-sharing software, including Zoom and Teams
Willingness to learn and use new platforms, programs, and approved AI-enabled workflows and tools