Experienced medical writer – USA

AMICULUM Limited; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote and hybrid working options

Continuous learning opportunities

Annual bonus schemes

25 days vacation plus public holidays

Health and life insurance

Job summary

AMICULUM Limited is seeking an experienced medical writer to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This role focuses on creating engaging scientific content for publications, including abstracts and manuscripts, specifically in oncology. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in life sciences and at least 3 years of experience in a similar role.

We value creativity and collaboration, offering a flexible work environment that includes remote options. Applicants must be based in the USA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a medical writer in healthcare communications.
• Experience developing scientific content for publications.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality scientific content on a global publications account.
• Provide scientific expertise for medical communications projects.
• Review work of other medical writers and provide feedback.
• Build relationships with clients and experts.

Skills

Excellent storytelling abilities

Strong editorial skills

Creative thinking

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Decision making

Education

Strong academic background in life sciences

Job description

Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced medical writer based in the USA to join our dynamic team. This role will involve working on a fast‑growing publications account that focuses on cutting‑edge developments in oncology and/or hematology.

Role Overview

Our core expertise is developing accurate and engaging scientific content and delivering it through a variety of communication channels for maximum reach and impact. Our teams have an excellent reputation with clients for the quality of work we deliver. Amiculum is seeking an experienced medical writer who enjoys building positive long‑term relationships, identifying opportunities, and helping to drive organic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Development and delivery of high‑quality scientific content on a fast‑paced and growing global publications account
• Providing clients with a high level of scientific expertise on medical communications projects, with a focus on publications, including abstracts, posters and manuscripts
• Reviewing and providing constructive feedback on the work of other medical writers
• Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of client products and the wider therapy area
• Ensuring quality and consistency across multiple deliverables
• Establishing and building positive long‑term relationships with client teams and medical experts
• Building collaborative partnerships across internal teams
• Identifying opportunities to grow a contemporary publications account and actively participating in idea generation
• Line management experience is preferred

What you’ll need

• A strong academic background in life sciences
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a medical writer supporting publications in a healthcare communications agency
• Excellent storytelling abilities – a creative thinker who enjoys transforming complex science into clear, accurate and engaging content
• Strong editorial skills and excellent attention to detail
• The ability to be engaging and confident in verbal communication
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with colleagues and working as part of a team
• The ability to keep calm under pressure, work on multiple projects in parallel and meet agreed deadlines
• Confidence to make decisions and drive projects forward

Why Amiculum?

We’re proud to be a flexible and inclusive employer that provides a supportive working environment. We value creativity and encourage colleagues to offer ideas that further the success of our business.

Benefits

• Remote and hybrid working options as standard
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
• Two annual bonus schemes
• 25 days’ vacation allowance (plus 9 public holidays)
• Health and life insurance

Where you’ll work

To apply for this role, you must be based in the USA and have the right to work there. Due to the requirements of the business, we are only able to hire candidates based in the following states:

• Illinois
• Indiana
• Maine
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• New Jersey
• New York
• North Carolina
• Pennsylvania
• Texas

Hiring and Inclusion

We ask that all applicants supply a CV and cover letter in support of their application, detailing their experience and interest in working at Amiculum.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment and selection process to accommodate all applicants. If you require any adjustments or have specific needs, please contact Becka or Steven from our Careers team, who will be more than happy to help.

Job code

Job code: CPT407

Equal Opportunity Statement

Amiculum is an independent agency that delivers communications and consultancy services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and health technology companies across the world. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are an equal opportunity employer.