[Hiring] Senior Medical Writer @Amplity

Amplity; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical writing field is seeking a Senior Medical Writer to lead diverse projects. The role involves transforming complex scientific information into high-quality content for various audiences while ensuring accuracy and integrity. Ideal candidates will have an advanced degree in life sciences and a strong background in medical writing, with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Remote work model for work-life balance

Supportive work culture

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in medical writing.
• Knowledge of ACCME, PhRMA, FDA guidelines.
• Ability to interpret and communicate scientific information.

Responsibilities

• Develops content across various formats including manuscripts and slide kits.
• Researches medical topics and evaluates scientific literature.
• Manages projects assigned to freelance medical writers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Advanced degree (PhD, MD, Pharm D) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Jun 14, 2025 - Amplity is hiring a remote Senior Medical Writer. Salary: competitive salary. Location: USA.

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Role Description

The Senior Medical Writer takes the lead in exploring diverse therapeutic areas, transforming complex scientific information into compelling, high-quality content tailored to a variety of audiences. This role involves crafting and refining materials across multiple formats—ranging from print to live meetings and digital platforms—while collaborating with design and production teams to deliver impactful, polished deliverables. The Senior Medical Writer ensures the integrity and accuracy of all projects and business initiatives.

• Independently develops highly credible content for a full range of projects across various formats, including manuscripts, slide kits, newsletters, meeting reports, posters, and other materials; demonstrates in-depth understanding of assigned therapeutic areas or willingness to learn assigned areas.
• Leads smaller projects and engages with client teams regularly for status updates.
• Follows established processes.
• Objectively evaluates scientific literature/data and holds responsibility for ensuring the scientific quality and integrity of content in conjunction with the Medical Director.
• Researches medical and scientific topics relating to specific therapeutic areas utilizing a variety of information including in-house reference system, online journal subscriptions, libraries, and literature search databases.
• Participates in and leads discussions regarding medical and strategic content with supporters and KOLs, as appropriate.
• Manages projects assigned to freelance medical writers and junior team members, as appropriate.
• Assists in program design and the development of outcomes measures for educational activities.
• Contributes to organic and de novo new business initiatives.
• Serves as an ambassador for the scientific services department at external scientific and industry meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with an advanced degree in life sciences, i.e., Pharm D, PhD, MD, DO, DPH strongly preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in medical writing.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, guidelines related to ACCME, PhRMA, FDA, GPP, ICMJE, and OIG rules and regulations.
• Involvement and/or willingness to learn (from conception through implementation) in a broad spectrum of medical content deliverables, including congress and symposia programming, curriculum development meetings, spin-off materials, peer-reviewed publications, conference materials, supplements, grand rounds, speakers bureaus, etc.

Requirements

• Proficiency with the suite of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills required.
• Must be able to work independently and handle multiple high-priority projects, as well as supporting functions simultaneously and make sound decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills including the ability to interpret and communicate scientific information.
• Established reputation for excellence, scientific authority, and leadership with clients, KOLs, and the Scientific Services team.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical scientific information.
• Ability to effectively present scientific/medical information.
• Ability to prioritize job requirements, work independently, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work very well in a team environment.
• Ability to lead client calls and small projects.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work requires extensive work using a computer. Responsibilities may require evening and weekend work including overnight travel in response to needs and established deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, long-term/short-term disability, wellness offerings, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
• A primarily remote work model for better work-life balance.
• A supportive culture that fuels your soul and feeds your spirit.
• A diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so you can be your best self.