Senior Medical Writer - Medical Communications
Location: Flexible, ideally East Coast based
About the role
As a Senior Medical Writer, you will be responsible for developing high-quality, scientifically robust content across a range of Oncology-focused medical communications projects (manuscripts, slides, and other assignments). You will transform complex scientific data into clear, engaging and impactful narratives for healthcare professional audiences, while taking ownership of projects from brief through to delivery.
Working as a trusted scientific partner within cross-functional teams, you will provide editorial oversight, review and refine content produced by colleagues, and contribute strategic thinking that helps clients achieve their objectives. You will build strong relationships with clients, authors and external experts, acting as a scientific consultant throughout project delivery. This role offers a clear and structured career pathway to Lead Medical Writer, providing opportunities to strengthen your scientific expertise, strategic thinking and leadership capabilities as you continue to grow your career within Avalere Health.
What You'll Do
- Research, write, and revise high-quality, original editorial content (Oncology)
- Ensure scientific accuracy while editing and referencing
- Liaise with clients, authors and colleagues to progress projects effectively
- Attend congresses, symposia and advisory board meetings as required and liaising with speakers and clients
- Provide input on project specifications, costings and schedules, working with the internal account team to ensure projects are delivered to time and budget
- Provide good briefings to colleagues and freelancers
- Actively participate in account development meetings to grow repeat business
- Support and mentor new writers
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences; PharmD or PhD highly preferred
- Ideally 2+ years' of medical writing experience, preferably publications, in a medcomms agency
- Proven experience in the development of scientific content across Oncology focused accounts is essential
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Proficiency in Internet and PubMed searches
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team