Medical Writer - Boston

Emotive; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance (

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off: 17 days PTO, 9 holidays

Job summary

Emotive, a global medical communications agency, is seeking a Medical Writer for our Boston, MA hybrid team. You will develop engaging, fully referenced medical copy across accounts and therapy areas, contributing to US growth and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in medical communications, a postgraduate life sciences degree, and strong writing skills. You’ll collaborate with teams, attend meetings, and help shape a high-quality, compliant medicines communications

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a medical communications agency.
• Postgraduate degree in life sciences or a related field; pharmacy or medical degrees are acceptable.
• Therapy area experience in oncology, immunology, neurobiology, advanced therapies (cell or gene therapy) or rare disease desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work simultaneously on more than one project.
• Good knowledge of US and international drug development processes.
• Ability to write accurately and creatively in a fast-paced environment and to meet reasonable timelines.

Responsibilities

• Write engaging, accurate and fully referenced content for selected accounts
• Act as an in-house therapy area expert in one or two disease areas
• Attend client and thought leader meetings and teleconferences, participating in content discussions as appropriate
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with all departments and work collaboratively to produce high-quality communications
• Manage personal workload and schedules, actively responding to fluctuating business workloads
• Ensure all work allocated is executed within the timeline and schedule provided and accurately record all hours worked
• Be a brand guardian, both for our own company and our clients
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Scientific writing

Medical communications

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Postgraduate life sciences

Pharmacy or medical degrees acceptable

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Medical Writer

Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)

Salary: $90,000-$100,000

ABOUT EMOTIVE

We are a global medical communications agency blending deep scientific expertise with creative brilliance to inspire change. Behaviour change starts with inspiration. By infusing vibrant creativity into our work, we produce engaging medical communications that have the power to captivate and spark action.

Our absolute commitment to scientific precision across diverse therapy areas, including the complex fields of rare disease, oncology and advanced therapies, ensures we can make change a reality. For over 10 years, our team of exceptional PhD and advanced degree medical writers, strategists and world-class creatives have generated award-winning innovation across medical affairs and commercial disciplines.

We are driven by a desire to create inspiring work that changes lives for the better, always guided by our core values – INTEGRITY, IMAGINATION, AGILITY, COLLABORATION and EMPOWERMENT – that underpin who we are and the positive culture of our team.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

In this role, you’ll work across several accounts and therapy areas. You will develop engaging and accurate copy for selected healthcare communications projects covering scientific and branded communications.

Joining this team offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of our US presence by supporting the growth of US-based accounts. You'll be at the forefront of exciting projects, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future and helping expand our operations in this dynamic location. If you're eager to make an impact and be part of something transformative, this is the perfect chance to help build and influence the success of our Boston team.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Write engaging, accurate and fully referenced content for selected accounts
• Act as an in-house therapy area expert in one or two disease areas
• Attend client and thought leader meetings and teleconferences, participating in content discussions as appropriate
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with all departments and work collaboratively to produce high-quality communications
• Manage personal workload and schedules, actively responding to fluctuating business workloads
• Ensure all work allocated is executed within the timeline and schedule provided and accurately record all hours worked
• Be a brand guardian, both for our own company and our clients
• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• At least 2 years’ experience working within a medical communications agency
• Educated to postgraduate level in life sciences or a relevant area; pharmacy or medical degrees are also acceptable
• Therapy area experience in oncology, immunology, neurobiology, advanced therapies (cell or gene therapy) or rare disease highly desirable
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work simultaneously on more than one project
• Good knowledge and understanding of current US and international drug development processes
• Ability to provide realistic ideas for projects that deliver on clients’ objectives
• Experience across various channels of healthcare communications
• Ability to write accurately and creatively in a fast-paced environment and to meet reasonable timelines
• Adaptability and flexibility to changing priorities
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills and the ability to determine when further supervision is needed
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline metrics
• Strong software and computer skills, including MS Office applications

WHY WORK WITH US

At Emotive, people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to foster a collaborative and supportive environment where individuals feel connected to their colleagues, valued for their contributions and inspired by meaningful work.

Our recent employee engagement survey reinforced the positive workplace experience we have built, with team members overwhelmingly reporting that they feel part of a team and have purpose in their roles.

We believe the best work happens when people feel empowered, supported and trusted to make a difference. Alongside opportunities for growth and development, we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive professionally while building meaningful relationships and a genuine sense of belonging.

OUR REWARDS

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (60% employer contribution)

• Access to 401(k) investment options, with an employer matching contribution up to 4%

• A range of paid time off benefits, including 17 days PTO, 9 public holidays and sick leave.