Senior Medical Writer, Medical Communications

Precision AQ

$95K — $125K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, MD, or PhD)
  • 2+ years in a medical communications agency or similar
  • Experience developing scientific content across formats (slide decks, publications, summaries)
  • Ability to conduct literature searches and synthesize findings
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and reference management tools
  • Experience with MLR review processes

Responsibilities

  • Develop high-quality scientific content for communication initiatives
  • Create client-ready materials like slide decks and executive summaries
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including medical and editorial partners
  • Support MLR review by addressing feedback and ensuring compliance
  • Translate complex data into clear narratives for various audiences
  • Ensure data integrity while managing deadlines and quality standards

Benefits

  • Collaborative, high-performing team environment
  • Opportunities to partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech clients
  • Focus on personal career growth and development
  • Engagement with cutting-edge research and strategic storytelling
  • Contribute to improving patient outcomes through impactful communications
Full Job Description
Are you passionate about transforming complex science into meaningful, impactful communications that improve patient outcomes? This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge research and strategic storytelling, partnering with leading pharmaceutical and biotech clients. You'll join a collaborative, high-performing team known for delivering best-in-class scientific communications and maintaining long-standing client relationships. If you're energized by translating data into insights and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, this is a standout opportunity to grow your career.

About You:
  • You are scientifically curious, with strong domain knowledge across therapeutic areas, regulatory standards, and key statistical concepts
  • You are an exceptional writer, able to translate complex data into clear, compelling, and accurate narratives
  • You are detail-oriented and committed to maintaining data integrity while tailoring content to specific audiences
  • You are highly organized and thrive in deadline-driven environments, taking ownership of quality and timelines
  • You are a collaborative team player, skilled at partnering with clients, editors, and scientific leaders
  • You are an analytical thinker who can interpret results, identify limitations, and communicate insights effectively


About the Role:
In this role, you will develop high-quality scientific content that supports strategic communication initiatives across a variety of therapeutic areas. You will be responsible for creating content such as slide decks, executive summaries, and meeting materials, ensuring all deliverables are client-ready and scientifically rigorous.

You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including medical, editorial, and client stakeholders, to shape clear and compelling narratives. Additionally, you will support the medical/legal/regulatory (MLR) review process by addressing feedback, incorporating revisions, and ensuring compliance with all guidelines. Your work will directly contribute to delivering impactful solutions that help clients communicate science effectively and achieve their goals.

Required Experience:
  • Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, MD, or PhD)
  • 2+ years of experience in a medical communications agency or similar environment
  • Strong experience developing scientific content across multiple formats (e.g., slide decks, publications, summaries)
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive literature searches and synthesize findings
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word®, PowerPoint®, Excel®, Adobe Acrobat®, and reference management tools (e.g., EndNote®)
  • Experience participating in or supporting MLR review processes


Helpful Experience:
  • Experience working with Medical Affairs and/or Publications deliverables
  • Exposure to commercial content development
  • Familiarity with multiple therapeutic areas or complex disease states

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