Role Description
The Medical Writer II/Senior Medical Writer supports development of scientifically accurate, strategically aligned content across commercial, medical affairs, and promotional medical education deliverables.
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Develop high-quality, scientifically accurate content across a range of medical affairs and promotional medical education deliverables including, but not limited to, slide decks, speaker/faculty presentations, leave-behinds, infographics and visual scientific storytelling, website and digital/social media content.
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Conduct literature searches, reference identification/acquisition, and background research to support content accuracy.
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Translate complex clinical/scientific data into clear, audience-appropriate messaging for HCPs, balancing scientific rigor with creative and strategic objectives.
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Partner with creative, design, and digital teams to ensure content is both scientifically sound and visually/strategically effective.
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Edit and proofread material for scientific accuracy, consistency, and adherence to reference/annotation standards.
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Ensure all content complies with client, regulatory, and medical/legal review (MLR) requirements.
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Participate in client calls, ad boards, and content development workshops as required.
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Contribute scientific/therapeutic expertise to new business proposals and client presentations as needed.
Qualifications
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PhD, PharmD, or MD required.
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1β2+ years of medical writing experience in a medical communications/advertising agency, medical affairs, or promotional med ed setting (experience with slide decks, HCP-facing presentations, or branded materials strongly preferred over publications-only backgrounds).
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Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific/clinical data into clear, audience-appropriate content across multiple formats.
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Strong command of AMA style and referencing standards.
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Comfort working across both non-promotional (medical affairs) and promotional/branded content, understanding the distinct compliance and tone considerations of each.
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Ability to travel up to 25%.
Requirements
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Experience supporting advisory boards, speaker training, or workshops.
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Familiarity with MLR/regulatory review processes in a pharma or agency setting.
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Experience with digital/omnichannel content (web, interactive, social).
Benefits
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Competitive salary plus bonus scheme
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
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401(k) plan with employer match
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Flexible paid time off program + 10 paid holidays
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Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
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Health savings account option with employer contribution
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Employee Assistance Program
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Paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
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Company-paid life insurance coverage at 1.5x annual salary
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Paid parental leave and more