Senior Medical Writer

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. Develop scientific content for omnichannel medical communication tactics across assigned therapeutic areas and client brands .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing scientific content for medical communication across various formats, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior writers while maintaining scientific integrity and accuracy.

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Advanced Degree In Healthcare-Related FieldExperience In Medical EducationExpert Verbal And Written Communication SkillsMedical, Legal, And Regulatory ReviewsDigital Marketing Practices

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Hard Skills

Scientific Content DevelopmentLiterature Search And AnalysisMedical Communication StrategyQuality Checks For Scientific IntegrityProject ManagementMedical StorytellingPromotional/Medical CommunicationTraining And MentoringEvidence-Based Medical CommunicationContent Creation For Digital Solutions

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationAnalytical ThinkingAttention To DetailAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

PowerPointVeevaDigital Marketing ApplicationsArtificial Intelligence Technology

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalMedical Communications AgencyHealthcare ProfessionalsRegulatory ComplianceClient Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop scientific content for omnichannel medical communication tactics across assigned therapeutic areas and client brands
Develop core deliverables including PowerPoint slides, manuscripts, video scripts, and executive summaries
Develop ancillary materials including participant handouts and moderator guides
Create content for promotional/medical presentations, advisory board meetings, product theaters, educational videos, and digital solutions
Perform and analyze literature searches and scientific research for accurate, current, evidence-based medical communication content
Collaborate with the Medical Director, Creative, and Client Services on medical storytelling and strategic recommendations
Partner with Presentation and Graphic Designers on illustrations, animations, and creative applications of medical and scientific information
Collaborate with clients and key opinion leaders to develop scientific content and execute medical communication strategy
Conduct quality checks to ensure scientific integrity and accuracy
Support Veeva submissions for medical/legal/regulatory reviews by highlighting references and creating detailed reference notes
Support project management by aligning with Account and Project Managers and participating in internal and client meetings
Train and mentor junior medical writers under the Medical Director's guidance
Maintain compliance with legal, regulatory, corporate, and US legal requirements
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (eg, MD, PhD, PharmD, MPH, MS) in a healthcare-related field required
2-3 years of experience in medical education in a pharmaceutical company or medical communications agency required
Experience in promotional/medical communication to healthcare professionals preferred
3-5 years of experience in medical education, scientific research, or clinical practice/insights preferred
Experience with medical, legal, and regulatory reviews preferred
Expert verbal and written communication skills in the field of medical science
Intermediate ability to analyze the scientific relevance, validity, and credibility of published medical literature
Intermediate conceptual and functional understanding of modern digital marketing practices and applications of artificial intelligence technology
Ability to work eastern US hours
Willingness to work occasional nonstandard hours based on project needs, deadlines, deliverables, and urgent client requests
Willingness to travel moderately overnight/weekends, up to 20%, based on client geography
Ability to comply with legal, regulatory, corporate, and applicable US law requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits program and region-tailored perks
Generous holiday and paid time off
Options for private medical, dental, and vision plans
Support in saving for the future
Mental wellness coaching and support
Access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning
Free snacks at offices
Hybrid and remote flexibility where appropriate
Collaboration, learning, innovation, and team-connection opportunities
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