5+ years of medical communications writing experience, ideally in an agency setting.
Degree in life sciences; advanced degrees (PhD, MD, PharmD) preferred.
Proven experience in creating manuscripts, abstracts, and medical education materials.
Strong ability to synthesize clinical data into clear narratives.
Experience engaging with pharmaceutical and biotech clients on scientific content.
Familiarity with scientific databases and medical communications tools.
Responsibilities
Develop a variety of scientific communications including manuscripts and digital content.
Translate complex clinical data into accessible narratives for healthcare audiences.
Ensure scientific accuracy and quality control in all deliverables.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and timelines.
Contribute to client proposals and mentor junior writers on project execution.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
Engagement with diverse therapeutic areas and client projects.
Access to advanced tools and resources in medical communications.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Klick is hiring a Senior Medical Writer to develop scientifically accurate, strategically aligned medical communications for life sciences clients. This role partners closely with Medical Strategy, Science & Regulatory, Client Services, Project Management, and Creative teams to deliver clear scientific storytelling across traditional and digital channels. The Senior Medical Writer will support client-facing work, contribute to strategic recommendations, and help maintain high-quality content standards across multiple therapeutic areas.
What You'll Do
Develop scientific platforms, lexicons, manuscripts, abstracts, posters, peer-to-peer slide decks, advisory board reports, training content, and digital medical communications.
Interpret clinical data, literature, product strategy, and therapeutic area context into clear scientific narratives for healthcare audiences.
Review medical communications deliverables for scientific accuracy, client brief alignment, quality control standards, and appropriate incorporation of feedback.
Collaborate with Medical Strategy, Science & Regulatory, Client Services, Project Management, Design, and client stakeholders to meet timelines, budgets, and project objectives.
Contribute to proposal development, client discussions, new project ideas, and mentorship of junior medical writers on defined deliverables.
Qualifications
Required:
5+ years of medical communications writing experience, preferably in an agency environment, across multiple client-facing deliverables.
Degree in life sciences, with PhD, MD, PharmD, or other advanced scientific degree preferred.
Experience developing manuscripts, abstracts, posters, scientific slide decks, advisory board reports, or medical education materials for healthcare audiences.
Demonstrated ability to conduct literature reviews, synthesize clinical data, and translate complex science into clear, accurate medical narratives.
Experience presenting or discussing scientific content with pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences clients and cross-functional teams.
Working knowledge of scientific databases, referencing tools, approval platforms, or related resources used in medical communications.
Desired:
Comfort and enthusiasm for using AI as a regular part of how work gets done.
Experience developing digital healthcare communications, omnichannel medical content, or interactive training programs.
Experience across multiple therapeutic areas, with evidence of quickly learning and applying new clinical context.
Experience contributing to pitch work, proposal development, or strategic medical communications planning.
Experience mentoring associate or junior medical writers on scientific content quality and project execution.
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About Klick Health
Klick Health is a digital health agency that specializes in creating digital solutions for healthcare companies. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Klick Health's services include strategy, creative, technology, and analytics. The company has won numerous awards for its work in the healthcare industry.
