Senior Medical Writer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Direct the planning and development of publications, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and various medical and scientific communications.

• Analyze study results, literature, and supporting data for both scientific and non-scientific audiences.

• Oversee the publication workflow from initial concept through to submission, ensuring effective coordination with stakeholders, compliance, strategic direction, and quality assurance.

• Ensure that all materials adhere to ethical and industry standards, including ICMJE and GPP guidelines, as well as journal/conference specifications and client expectations.

• Manage concurrent timelines and priorities, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.

• Facilitate meetings with internal teams, external clients, and authors.

• Convert complex data into clear communications and actionable insights.

• Mentor and assist junior writers in their professional development.

• Recognize challenges and develop innovative solutions.

• Build relationships with clients through proposals, networking, and exploring new publication opportunities.

• Develop scientific communication strategies for new business initiatives and present concepts during pitch meetings.

• Collaborate with RTI-HS editors and creative services to produce polished deliverables.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Science, English, Communications, or a relevant field.

• At least 5 years of professional experience in medical writing.

• A minimum of 2 years in a senior or leadership position, ideally with a focus on outcomes research and real-world evidence generation.

• Proven experience in mentoring junior writers and overseeing complex writing and publishing assignments.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple publication projects while collaborating with various stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of the publication process, including manuscript submission and industry regulations.

• Excellent writing and communication skills.

• Project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, reference management software such as EndNote, and publication management systems.

• Comprehensive knowledge of ICMJE, GPP3, and other publication standards.

• Capability to provide strategic insights to clients.

• A cover letter is required with the application.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary.

• Generous paid time off policy.

• Merit-based annual salary increases.

• Opportunities for bonuses.

• Comprehensive recognition program.

• Competitive insurance options, including health, dental, life, and both short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Retirement savings plan, such as a 401(k) program.

• Paid parental leave for all parents.

• Financial support for adoption expenses or infertility treatments.

• Financial reimbursement for educational and developmental opportunities.

• Employee assistance program.

• Additional offerings to promote a healthy work-life balance.