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Senior Medical Writer - Medical Communications

Closer Look$100K — $115K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences; PharmD or PhD preferred
  • 2+ years of medical writing experience in a medcomms agency
  • Experience in developing scientific content for Oncology
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Skilled in Internet and PubMed searches
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

  • Research, write, and revise high-quality content focused on Oncology
  • Ensure scientific accuracy in editing and referencing
  • Liaise with clients, authors, and colleagues to facilitate project progress
  • Attend and represent the company at congresses and advisory meetings
  • Provide project specifications, costings, and schedules to meet deadlines
  • Deliver briefings to colleagues and freelancers for project clarity
  • Participate in account development meetings to foster client relationships
  • Mentor and support newer writers in the team

Benefits

  • 401K plan with employer match up to 4%
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Flexible working arrangements including hybrid and remote options
  • 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day
  • 9 public holidays recognized, with additional holidays at year-end
  • Access to employee assistance programs and personalized health support
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family leave policies
  • Opportunities for professional development and global mobility
Full Job Description
Location: Flexible, ideally East Coast based

About the role

As a Senior Medical Writer, you will be responsible for developing high-quality, scientifically robust content across a range of Oncology-focused medical communications projects (manuscripts, slides, and other assignments). You will transform complex scientific data into clear, engaging and impactful narratives for healthcare professional audiences, while taking ownership of projects from brief through to delivery.

Working as a trusted scientific partner within cross-functional teams, you will provide editorial oversight, review and refine content produced by colleagues, and contribute strategic thinking that helps clients achieve their objectives. You will build strong relationships with clients, authors and external experts, acting as a scientific consultant throughout project delivery. This role offers a clear and structured career pathway to Lead Medical Writer, providing opportunities to strengthen your scientific expertise, strategic thinking and leadership capabilities as you continue to grow your career within Avalere Health.

What You'll Do

  • Research, write, and revise high-quality, original editorial content (Oncology)
  • Ensure scientific accuracy while editing and referencing
  • Liaise with clients, authors and colleagues to progress projects effectively
  • Attend congresses, symposia and advisory board meetings as required and liaising with speakers and clients
  • Provide input on project specifications, costings and schedules, working with the internal account team to ensure projects are delivered to time and budget
  • Provide good briefings to colleagues and freelancers
  • Actively participate in account development meetings to grow repeat business
  • Support and mentor new writers


About You

  • Bachelor's degree in the life sciences; PharmD or PhD highly preferred
  • Ideally 2+ years' of medical writing experience, preferably publications, in a medcomms agency
  • Proven experience in the development of scientific content across Oncology focused accounts is essential
  • Proficiency in the use of MS Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Proficiency in Internet and PubMed searches
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team


$100,000 - $115,000 a year

We are committed to offering a competitive and fair salary that reflects your location, skills and the experience you will bring to our team. Salary ranges posted are dependent upon experience.

What we can offer

You will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested), as well as life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans for peace of mind. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year. We provide 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day, recognise 9 public holidays, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.

Access free counselling through our employee assistance program and personalized health support. Our enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey. You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.

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