Senior Medical Writer

About the role

RTI Health Solutions (RTI-HS), a wholly owned subsidiary of RTI International, is an independent and internationally recognised research organisation with offices in the US, UK, Spain, France, and Sweden. The organisation provides healthcare consulting and research expertise to optimise decision making for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device products across the development and marketing lifecycle. Practice areas include Value, Access, and HEOR; Patient-Centered and Outcomes Research; Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Medical Communications; Global Business Operations; and Strategic Consulting and Growth. The Medical Communications and Strategy team develops publications across therapeutic areas including pharmacoepidemiology, patient-centered outcomes research, and economic evaluations, specializing in SLRs, TLRs, and Delphi panels.

Responsibilities

• Lead publication planning and development, collaborating with internal teams and external authors to deliver high-quality medical and scientific communications (e.g., manuscripts, abstracts, posters) for peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Interpret study results, literature, and supporting data to produce clear, impactful content for both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Manage publication workflows from concept to submission, including stakeholder coordination, compliance processes, strategic guidance, and quality control.
• Ensure all materials meet ethical and industry standards (e.g., ICMJE, GPP) and align with journal/conference requirements and client expectations.
• Oversee multiple concurrent timelines and priorities, delivering on time and within budget while fostering strong client relationships.
• Guide strategic discussions in meetings with internal and external teams, translating complex data into clear communication and actionable insight.
• Mentor and support junior writers, contributing to team development, consistent quality, and timely delivery.
• Identify challenges and generate innovative solutions, especially when facing ambiguous or unprecedented scenarios.
• Engage directly with clients through proposals, relationship building, and new publication opportunities.
• Help shape scientific communication strategies for new business, confidently presenting ideas during pitch meetings and across therapeutic areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Science, English, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' professional experience in medical writing, ideally within a medical communications agency or the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, including at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role, preferably focused on outcomes research and real-world evidence generation.
• Proven ability to mentor junior writers and guide them through complex writing and publishing tasks.
• Proven experience managing multiple publication projects and collaborating with various stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the publication process, including manuscript submission and industry guidelines.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to transform complex scientific data into clear, compelling narratives.
• Project management expertise, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, reference management software (e.g., EndNote), and familiarity with publication management systems.
• In-depth knowledge of ICMJE, GPP3, and other publication standards.
• Ability to provide strategic insights to clients, helping them navigate complex publication landscapes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with digital communications, including creating content for online platforms and managing digital communication strategies.
• Previous experience working on business development and proposal writing for publications.

Pay

Anticipated pay range: $95,000–$105,000 (national average; may vary by location with geographic differential).

Benefits

• Competitive insurance plans (health, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability)
• Retirement savings program (e.g., 401(k) plan)
• Paid parental leave for all parents
• Financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments
• Financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Generous paid time off policy
• Merit-based annual increases, bonus opportunities, and recognition program
• Additional offerings to support work-life balance