Medical Writer

About the role

The Medical Writer plays a critical role in creating accurate, engaging, and compliant scientific content for a variety of audiences, including healthcare professionals, patients, and industry stakeholders. In this role, you’ll translate complex clinical data into clear, compelling deliverables across multiple formats, such as articles, white papers, slide decks, digital media, and live event content. You’ll work closely with scientific directors, editors, designers, and subject matter experts to ensure all content meets client objectives, regulatory requirements, and the highest standards of scientific integrity.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality content: Develop scientific and medical content for print, digital, and live formats, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance.
• Interpret complex data: Review and synthesize clinical trial results, research studies, and other scientific materials into audience-appropriate communications.
• Collaborate with experts: Work with subject matter experts, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and internal teams to gather information and validate content.
• Ensure compliance: Follow AMA/AP style, brand guidelines, and all relevant industry regulations, including fair balance and disclosure requirements.
• Support multi-channel projects: Contribute to the development of content for webinars, podcasts, infographics, and interactive learning tools.
• Edit and proofread: Review your own work and provide quality checks for other team members’ content.
• Stay current: Monitor developments in relevant therapeutic areas to inform content creation.
• Aid in proposal development: Support business development by contributing to project outlines, sample content, and capabilities materials.

Qualifications

• Education: Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) in a life science or medical discipline preferred; Bachelor’s degree in a related field with relevant experience considered.
• Experience: 2–4 years of medical writing, scientific communication, or related editorial experience.
• Experience: Writing for healthcare professionals, patients, or industry audiences.
• Familiarity: With AMA style and medical terminology.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize and interpret scientific data accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with content management systems (CMS) a plus.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Health insurance through Cigna (medical & dental).
• Vision coverage through VSP.
• Pharmacy benefits through Optum.
• RxFSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Limited Purpose FSA options.
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match.
• Pet discount program with PetAssure.
• Norton LifeLock identity theft protection.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through NYLGBS.
• Fertility benefits through Progyny.
• Commuter benefits.
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Supplemental Aflac coverage: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
• Discounts and rewards through BenefitHub.

Compensation

$85,000 – $100,000 per year, depending on qualifications. Eligible for annual company bonus program or commission incentive based on role.