Lead Medical Writer

Inizio; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Personal support programs

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Inizio is seeking a Lead Medical Writer to develop and deliver innovative medical communications projects. You will lead the scientific and editorial aspects, ensuring high-quality materials aligned with client briefs.

The role requires an advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacology, or medicine, plus demonstrable medical writing experience in a medical communications agency. You’ll collaborate with teams, meet deadlines, and contribute to client meetings and scientific discussions.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacology or medicine is required.
• Demonstrable medical writing experience within a medical communications agency.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and own the scientific/editorial component.
• Produce high-quality scientific written materials per project briefs.
• Edit and proofread texts written by team members and provide feedback.
• Review and interpret data from preclinical and clinical research to create materials.
• Stay current with medical developments and conduct literature searches.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Deadline-driven

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacology or medicine

Job description

Nucleus Global is an international medical communications agency providing innovative, high-quality and effective healthcare communications. As part of Inizio Medical, our clients benefit from the synergies available within our global network of offices staffed by highly talented individuals who can deliver on a global scale or a local level and across a broad spectrum of therapy areas.

Our success has led to continued expansion both in the range of services we offer and our global presence. We are now looking for a talented Lead Medical Writer to join our team.

About the role

As a Lead Medical Writer, you will use your scientific expertise to develop and deliver innovative medical communications projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Medical Writer seeking professional growth and progression.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Take the lead role in projects and take ownership of the scientific/editorial component.
• Responsible for producing high-quality scientific written materials in keeping with project briefs.
• Edit and proofread text written by other team members and provide constructive feedback to aid learning and development.
• The role will involve reviewing and interpreting data from preclinical and clinical research articles as the basis of creating scientific written materials in keeping with project briefs.
• Remain current with medical developments and conducts literature searches to ensure delivery of accurate medical information for assigned projects.
• Participate in client meetings / teleconferences and attend scientific meetings as required.
• Synthesize clinical trial data and translates relevance for the appropriate physician and consumer audiences according to client requirements for assigned projects.

About you:

• Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacology or medicine
• Demonstrable relevant medical writing experience within a medical communications agency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, work to and within deadlines and to juggle multiple projects
• Strong organizational skills, including ability to multi-task
• Keen attention to detail, ability to prioritize responsibilities and work in a team-oriented environment as well as independently.

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. We consider compensation more than just a base salary - that's why we also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation

$1 - $1 USD

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

Inizio offers a full suite of advisory, medical, marketing, and engagement services.