Lead Medical Writer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create, develop, and evaluate materials for various project types and audiences, such as slide presentations, video scripts, leave-behind documents, website content, manuscripts, congress publications, scientific communication platforms, gap analyses, meeting summaries, and reports.

• Produce thoroughly researched, technically sound, well-crafted, client-ready outputs that align with client goals.

• Ensure the scientific accuracy, referencing, audience suitability, and timely delivery of work produced by junior team members while adhering to budget constraints.

• Offer constructive feedback, coaching, and mentorship to junior writers.

• Analyze client briefs, pose informed questions, and clearly communicate requirements to the team.

• Oversee client review and approval processes using systems such as Veeva and DataVision, ensuring adherence to industry regulations.

• Organize and manage medical conference events and meetings, including symposia, advisory boards, investigator meetings, and workshops, with on-site management responsibilities.

• Cultivate knowledge in specific therapy areas and share insights on industry trends and scientific advancements.

• Facilitate client meetings, briefing calls, and discussions with healthcare professionals or subject matter experts.

• Build and maintain client relationships, provide strategic advice, and assist in shaping client strategy.

• Plan account team workloads and communicate account activities and resource requirements to senior team members.

• Oversee and delegate small to medium-sized projects from initiation to completion.

• Participate in new business proposals.

• Evaluate timelines, budgets, hours, and scientific resource requirements.

• Manage account finances, monitor hours, deliver projects within budget and deadlines, and ensure timely completion of timesheets.

• Supervise 1–2 direct reports, providing feedback, guidance, mentorship, and quality oversight.

⛳️ Requirements

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (Ph.D., M.D., PharmD, etc.).

• 4–6 years of experience in medical writing within Medical Communications.

• Exceptional scientific and editorial skills.

• Proven experience in establishing strong relationships with clients and healthcare professionals.

• Ability to critically assess deliverables for scientific accuracy and integrity.

• Experience in mentoring and coaching junior writers.

• A proactive mindset and eagerness to explore new approaches.

• Capacity to perform under pressure and manage multiple deadlines effectively.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.