Medical Writer

Medscape; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Transit Benefits

Job summary

Medscape seeks a Medical Writer to support Medscape Medical Affairs with high-quality scientific content for clinicians and healthcare teams. The role involves creating presentations and text-based deliverables across digital, virtual, and in-person formats, ensuring alignment with program goals and client expectations.

You will engage with thought leaders, stay current with literature and guidelines, and apply adult learning principles to educate providers effectively.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years creating digital, live virtual, in-person, and hybrid medical education programs.
• 3–5 years as a medical writer/content developer at a medical education agency.
• Prior Medical Affairs experience preferred.
• Expert written English; additional languages a plus.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially PowerPoint, with editorial excellence.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality medical content for physicians and healthcare professionals.
• Develop presentations and copy for multimedia programs across formats.
• Ensure content aligns with program goals and client expectations.
• Engage with thought leaders to support content development.
• Stay current with literature, guidelines, therapies, and devices.

Skills

Medical writing

Editing

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Google Drive

Workfront

Box

ReadCube

EndNote

Tableau

Job description

Medscape, a division of WebMD, develops and hosts physician portals and related mobile applications that make it easier for physicians and healthcare professionals to access clinical reference sources, stay abreast of the latest clinical information, learn about new treatment options, earn continuing medical education credits and communicate with peers.

WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other basis protected by law.

Role Overview:

The Medical Writer will leverage scientific/clinical expertise and exceptional medical writing skills to support development of Medscape Medical Affairs programs delivered at the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Medical Writing

• Create high-quality scientific, medical, and/or clinical content for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers.
• Develop PowerPoint presentations, text-based copy, and other project-related deliverables for multimedia programs across digital, live virtual, and/or in-person formats.
• Ensure content alignment with program goals and client expectations.
• Engage with thought leaders and medical experts in the specified therapeutic area to support content development.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of key clinical issues within the therapeutic areas of interest; remain current with relevant literature; clinical practice guidelines; approved therapeutic drugs, regimens, and devices; and therapeutic pipelines.

Medical Education Expertise

• Create medical education content that is clinically appropriate, instructionally-sound, and adherent to industry regulations.
• Support application of adult learning theory, instructional design principles, and best practices for health care provider education for specified projects.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Meet regularly with team members to review work quality, client satisfaction, productivity metrics, and progress toward project-related objectives.
• Demonstrate accountability against defined performance standards for working with internal teams and clients.
• Complete projects within established timelines and to specifications.

Skills & Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in developing digital, live virtual, in-person, and hybrid medical education programs for healthcare providers.
• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience as a medical writer/content developer at a medical education/communications AGENCY.
• Preference given to individuals with prior Medical Affairs experience.
• Preference given to individuals with established expertise in hematology/oncology, neurology, or immunology.
• Highly proficient in written English and verbal communication skills; additional languages a plus
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite - particularly PowerPoint - with excellent editorial skills (writing and editing).
• An advanced degree in a medical or science-related specialty (MD, PharmD, RN, NP, PA, PhD) is preferred; minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree (life sciences, public health, or clinical sciences) or similar with several years’ relevant work experience required.
• Excellent computer skills that include working remotely on shared networks and cloud-based systems (e.g., SharePoint, Google Drive, Workfront, and others).
• Proficiency with web-based data and document sharing sites and authoring tools (Box, Read Cube, EndNote, Tableau) a plus.
• Comfortable in a highly deadline-driven environment; able to pivot quickly between tasks and adapt to rapidly shifting priorities.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Possessing strong problem-solving and time-management skills; capable of addressing unforeseen issues to ensure that project goals and timelines are consistently met.
• High degree of professionalism and comfortable building collaborative work relationships with both internal and external stake holders.
• Excellent organizational skills, with a track record of meeting deadlines .
• Willingness to travel; estimated up to 15% (during peak times) for program delivery and training opportunities.

Salary range:

$82,500 - $90,000 Depending on Experience.

Benefits:

Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the company sponsored benefit programs, including the following within the first 12 months of employment:

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
• Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)

Eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on job classification, schedule (e.g., full-time vs. part-time), work location and length of employment.