Senior Medical Writer - Promotional Medical Writing

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Medical Writer - Promotional Medical Writing based in the United States.

The Senior Medical Writer will develop high-quality, medically accurate content that supports pharmaceutical and life sciences clients across a range of promotional and medical communication initiatives.

This role serves as a key content partner, translating scientific evidence and complex healthcare information into clear, engaging, and strategically aligned materials.

You will work across resources such as value proposition slide decks, advisory boards, internal training materials, and other print and digital communications.

The position combines scientific research, medical writing, literature analysis, strategic collaboration, and client engagement in a fast-paced agency environment.

You will partner with account, creative, and other internal teams to ensure content meets client objectives, scientific standards, and applicable review requirements.

The role also offers opportunities to mentor junior colleagues, contribute to new business efforts, and support projects across the healthcare and managed markets landscape.

This is a remote U.S. opportunity with occasional travel for client meetings.

Accountabilities:

• Serve as the primary content point of contact for assigned client accounts and projects.
• Develop high-quality, medically accurate content for a broad range of promotional medical education and marketing resources in both print and digital formats.
• Create materials including value proposition slide decks, advisory board content, internal training resources, and other client-facing communications.
• Conduct literature reviews and develop supporting annotations to substantiate promotional claims and medical content.
• Deliver projects according to established timelines while managing multiple priorities and deadline-sensitive assignments.
• Work closely with account teams to refine content and ensure deliverables remain aligned with strategic objectives and client requirements.
• Communicate medical and scientific content clearly with internal teams and pharmaceutical clients as needed.
• Maintain professional, proactive, and collaborative communication with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all work meets high standards for scientific accuracy, good publication practices, quality, and applicable policies.
• Participate in medical, legal, and regulatory review meetings and incorporate feedback as appropriate.
• Attend project kickoffs, status meetings, client meetings, brainstorming sessions, and internal content reviews.
• Contribute medical writing expertise and strategic ideas to new business proposals and tactical planning for assigned accounts.
• Mentor and support junior-level medical writing staff, sharing expertise and helping strengthen team capabilities.
• Travel occasionally to support client meetings and other business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related discipline.
• A bachelor’s degree in English combined with experience in a pharmaceutical agency, medical communications company, healthcare advertising, or a comparable environment is also considered.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in medical communications, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or a closely related industry.
• Experience developing promotional medical content for pharmaceutical or healthcare audiences.
• Strong command of American Medical Association (AMA) style.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Familiarity with scientific research and search platforms such as PubMed and Google Scholar.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex medical and scientific concepts clearly.
• High analytical ability and strong skills in gathering, evaluating, interpreting, and summarizing scientific and healthcare information.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, polished, and evidence-based content.
• Ability to prioritize deadline-sensitive projects, manage competing client priorities, and consistently meet established timelines.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and with clients.
• Team-oriented, organized, proactive, and comfortable working with limited supervision.
• Experience gathering and summarizing healthcare business, scientific literature, and insights for managed care audiences is preferred.
• Working knowledge of managed markets, healthcare delivery systems, health reform legislation, or managed care organizations such as HMOs, MCOs, or PBMs is preferred.
• Ability to develop engaging and strategically effective promotional content is preferred.
• Authorization to work lawfully in the United States is required.

Benefits

• Annual salary range of $75,000-$112,500 USD, with compensation determined based on factors such as skills, experience, training, certifications, and business needs.
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.
• Health insurance benefits.
• Retirement savings benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• Paid time off for sick leave and vacation.
• Fully remote work opportunity within the United States.
• Opportunity to work on diverse pharmaceutical and life sciences communications initiatives.
• Exposure to scientific, medical, commercial, and managed markets projects.
• Opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and pharmaceutical clients.
• Opportunities to mentor junior professionals and contribute to new business development.
• Inclusive and collaborative workplace committed to equal employment opportunity and professional growth.