Medical Writer

Real Chemistry; Carmel (IN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free snacks

Generous holiday and paid time off

Private medical, dental, vision plans

LinkedIn Learning access

Mental wellness coaching

Job summary

Real Chemistry is seeking a Medical Writer for a hybrid US-based role (New York, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Carmel IN, Lambertville NJ, or remote). You will develop scientific copy, ensure accuracy, and align with medical strategy across brands.

The position emphasizes collaboration with medical leads and cross‑functional teams. Required qualifications include an advanced degree and up to 1 year of experience; familiarity with FDA/AMA guidelines; strong organizational and IT skills; ability

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (e.g. MD, PhD, PharmD) required.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Computer literacy: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, reference managers.
• Familiarity with FDA, AMA and other guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop scientific copy for various deliverables on assigned brands and products.
• Work independently and with medical writers and directors to develop accurate copy.
• Understand medical strategy and content objectives for assigned projects and accounts.
• Review current literature and ensure references are accurate for medical review.
• Annotate and highlight references for medical review and discuss edits.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD)

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Reference managers

Job description

At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

Our culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities.

Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience .

Real Chemistry is looking for a Medical Writer.

This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—New York City, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Carmel (IN), or Lambertville (NJ)—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs. This role requires working eastern US hours.

What you’ll do:

• Develop scientific copy for various deliverables on assigned brands and products
• Work independently and collaboratively with medical writers and directors to develop scientifically accurate copy
• Understand medical strategy and content objectives for assigned projects and accounts
• Proactively check-in with senior medical leads on project deliverables and raise questions as needed
• Review current literature for assigned therapeutics areas, including competitor products
• Understand and adhere to AMA/client style guidelines as directed
• Ensure references are accurate and research additional references or source materials as necessary
• Annotate and highlight references for medical review
• Manage workflow for assigned projects and meet associated deadlines
• Communicate with clients and/or KOLs to present scientific projects for review and feedback
• Incorporate and discuss edits requested by clients, KOLs, and/or internal reviewers
• Attend and participate in kickoff, status, and other job‑related meetings
• Collaborate with creative and illustrative team members to make scientific data visually compelling and scientifically accurate
• Provide medical guidance to team by maintaining up to date scientific knowledge for assigned brands and products

This position is a perfect fit for you if:

• Our Company values –Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve AlwaysandAccountability with an “I”– really speak to you.
• You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving.
• You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.
• You are highly organized self‑starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.

What you should have:

• Advanced degree (eg, MD, PhD, PharmD) required
• Up to 1 year of previous medical writing experience in a medical communications agency preferred, but not essential
• Familiarity with FDA, AMA and other relevant guidelines
• Strong scientific foundation with capability to rapidly become familiar with therapeutic areas and therapies
• Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly to a wide range of audiences
• Ability to work under pressure; meeting deadlines on‑time and on‑budget
• Ability to work in a team and take initiative to provide input to cross‑functional team members
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Computer literacy (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, reference managers)

Pay Range: $75,000- $85,000

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Benefits and perks

• free snacks to keep you running all day long
• generous holiday and paid time off
• options for private medical, dental, and vison plans
• support in saving for the future
• mental wellness coaching and support
• access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning

Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here.

We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why we’ve put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com.

Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach is designed to foster collaboration, learning, innovation, and meaningful relationships while providing flexibility where appropriate. Because our workforce spans multiple countries, regions, and client needs, work arrangements may vary by role and location. Some positions offer hybrid or remote flexibility, while others require regular in‑office presence. For example, certain teams and regions, including some of our UK operations, have office‑based requirements. Your recruiter will discuss the specific expectations for the role you're pursuing during the interview process and keep you informed throughout the hiring journey. For employees located within a one‑hour commute of a Real Chemistry office, we require in‑person attendance two days per week, either from a Real Chemistry office or when working onsite with clients. Employees in regions without a nearby office may work remotely and come together throughout the year for collaboration, culture‑building, learning, and team connection opportunities. While these guidelines reflect our current workplace model, we understand that everyone’s circumstances are unique. If you require additional flexibility, we welcome an open conversation with your recruiter and our HR team to discuss your needs and determine what may be possible.

Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.