Medical Writer

Porterhouse Medical Group, Ltd.; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision care

401k plan

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

A global medical communications agency is looking for an experienced Medical Writer to produce clear and engaging medical content. The ideal candidate will have a background in life sciences with 2-3 years of experience in medical communications. This remote position offers a salary range of $75k – $90k, benefits, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record with additional qualifications preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in medical communications or pharma.
• Solution-focused attitude combined with creativity.

Responsibilities

• Draft and write scientific content for pharmaceutical clients.
• Ensure accuracy and clarity of all publications.
• Track projects and liaise with clients and experts.

Skills

Scientific writing

Research

Attention to detail

Communication

Project management

Education

PhD in life sciences or Master's with experience

Job description

Porterhouse Medical is a global medical communications agency with a reputation for excellence supporting medical affairs teams in the delivery of scientific publications, congress activities, medical education, and medical strategy.

We work with rare disease and gene therapy companies along with large biopharma companies globally, helping to disseminate key data and communicate scientific advances among an audience of healthcare professionals, all with a focus on improving people’s lives.

We are part of SCIRIS, a global family of agencies with over 300 employees located in the UK and North America, delivering exceptional healthcare communications and consultancy services to global and US clients. Our growing, expert team is the perfect blend of science and creativity. Our agency is made up of editors, strategists, medical writers, client services managers and designers, who all work closely together on a variety of projects to ensure they are completed to the highest standard for our clients.

Our core values, which form our Porterhouse PATH (Passion, Ambition, Togetherness, and Humor), are built into our daily working lives and contribute to our culture and strong relationships.

Job Description

Medical Writer – US-based (remote worker)

The Medical Writer plays a key role in supporting the medical team by researching, drafting, writing and delivering accurate and engaging scientific content (including scientific publications) for our pharmaceutical clients and their healthcare stakeholders. Working closely with senior colleagues you will transform complex medical information into clear, accessible materials tailored to a variety of different audiences.

This opportunity is perfect for those with a talent for scientific writing, a passion for impactful healthcare communications, and a desire to be part of a collaborative and supportive team.

As a Medical Writer your key responsibilities will include:

• Writing clear, grammatically correct, technical, and creative medical/scientific text for a variety of audiences (e.g. healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical field-based teams, and patients)
• Ensuring the accuracy of all information, data, and referencing for the publications/documents produced
• Ensuring projects remain within specification and liaising with clients, internal colleagues and external experts to negotiate changes where necessary
• Being proactive in tracking projects and chasing comments from clients and authors as well as determining timelines
• Working on a variety of projects at the same time
• Learning and understanding new therapy areas quickly and comprehensively, inspiring confidence with the client

Qualifications

Desired background and skills

We are looking for an experienced medical writer to maintain our reputation as a first-class medical communications agency delivering scientific programs of the highest quality. Specifically, we are looking for individuals with the following skills, attributes, and qualifications:

• A PhD in a life science is preferred but Masters level candidates with practical work experience will be considered. A strong academic record and any additional academic or clinical qualifications will add to the strength of the application
• Two to three years of progressive experience in a medical communications agency or pharmaceutical company is required though a strong academic record and demonstrated tangible skill in medical communications will also be considered
• A strong work ethic and a solution-focused ‘can do’ attitude combined with intellectual curiosity and creativity
• A passion for medical communications, simplifying complex themes, and creative approaches in communications and education
• This position is remote with candidates on the East coast preferred. Some travel to client meetings, internal meetings and/or congresses is expected.

Salary and benefits

Salary Range: $75k – $90k

The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, prior experience, skills, competencies, and therapeutic area proficiency needed in the role.

Additional company benefits include paid time off, health/dental/vision care, available 401k plan well as a discretionary employer paid bonus.

We foster a friendly and inclusive working environment, where teamwork is an everyday occurrence. We are proud of our Investors in People accreditation at the Gold level, which is a globally recognized standard that reflects the very best in people management excellence. We also strive to have a positive social and environmental impact; we have many charity initiatives and were awarded the ISO 14001 for environmental management in 2021.

Applications

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to [e-mail] for the attention of Jan Coetzee (Talent Manager). We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies.