Senior Medical Writer (Medical Affairs)

The Senior Medical Writer serves as an integral part of the Real Chemistry Medical Communications division in developing scientific content in support of a variety of omnichannel medical communication tactics, as assigned to particular therapeutic areas and client brands. The Senior Medical Writer must have the ability to analyze and interpret complex scientific data and translate these into compelling and relevant clinical communications and commercial/medical messages. The Senior Medical Writer collaborates closely with the Medical Director and cross-functional teammates in the development and execution of scientific strategies and tactics.

Responsibilities

Develop core deliverables (eg, PowerPoint slides, manuscripts, video scripts, executive summaries) and ancillary materials (eg, participant handouts, moderator guides) for medical communication projects; Perform and analyze literature searches and scientific research regarding clinical data and key scientific information for content development projects; Collaborate with the Medical Director, in partnership with Creative and Client Services, on medical storytelling; Partner with Presentation and Graphic Designers on various illustrations, animations, and creative applications of medical and scientific information; Develop relationships and collaborate closely with clients and key opinion leaders to develop scientific content and execute medical communication strategy; Conduct quality checks on all content-related materials to ensure scientific integrity and accuracy, and support Veeva submissions; Support project management within the cross-functional team by communicating and aligning with Account and Project Managers; Train and mentor more junior medical writers; Maintain full compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements as well as all applicable US laws and regulations

Requirements

Advanced degree (eg, MD, PhD, PharmD, MPH, MS) in a healthcare-related field required; Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in medical education in a pharmaceutical company or medical communications agency required; Expert verbal and written communication skills in the field of medical science; Intermediate ability to analyze the scientific relevance, validity, and credibility of the published medical literature; Intermediate level of conceptual and functional understanding of modern digital marketing practices and the applications of artificial intelligence technology

Nice to have

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in medical education, scientific research, or clinical practice/insights; Experience in promotional/medical communication to healthcare professionals; Experience with medical, legal, and regulatory reviews

Benefits

Free snacks in offices; Generous holiday and paid time off; Options for private medical, dental, and vision plans; Support in saving for the future; Mental wellness coaching and support; Access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning