Medical Writer/Medical communication

Unicon Pharma Inc; Foster City (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,235 - 85,790; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Communication/Medical Writer to play a pivotal role in shaping content strategies for learning initiatives. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and strong project management skills. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing strategic guidance throughout the content development process. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in commercial, clinical, or learning roles.
• Proven experience in project management, managing timelines and coordinating across stakeholders.
• Instructional design experience, medical writing, or medical illustration a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shape content strategy for new learning initiatives and product launches.
• Provide strategic guidance throughout the content development process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment in content priorities.

Skills

Clinical literacy

Project management

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor of Science

Master, PhD, or PharmD

Tools

Articulate Rise

Adobe Acrobat

InDesign

PowerPoint

Smartsheet

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Medical communication/Medical writer

Location: Foster City, CA 94404 (Hybrid)

Duration: 12+ Months contract with potential for extension

Base pay range

$53.00/hr - $53.00/hr

Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in commercial, clinical, or learning roles
• Strong clinical literacy and the ability to digest and retain scientific content across multiple therapeutic areas; bachelor of science required; Master, PhD, PharmD a bonus
• Proven experience in project management, with the ability to manage timelines and coordinate across stakeholders
• Instructional design experience, medical writing, or medical illustration a plus; experience with a content center of excellence or agency preferred
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• In this position, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and steering the content strategy for new learning initiatives, content re-design and product launches, ensuring that every asset is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of a global audience while following a repeatable process.
• Your clinical / scientific background paired with an understanding of instructional design and commercial selling will be key in operating at the nexus of various workstreams.
• Your focus will be on providing strategic guidance throughout the content development process—partnering with cross-functional teams to align instructional approaches, drive innovation, and embed best practices that support commercialization goals including recommending AI-forward approaches to content development.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for inquiries about available learning content across brands and disease states
• Design content strategy for new builds or re-designs of existing content, including creating outlines, design blueprints, etc.
• Provide strategic input and feedback during the content build phase for new product or indication launches
• Support implementation of a cohesive content strategy aligned with launch goals, therapeutic area training, and selling models.
• Facilitate alignment between Marketing, Medical, and Instructional Design teams when content priorities or perspectives diverge
• Collaborate with Product Directors and SMEs to shape selling skills workshops, deep dives, and supporting assets
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and connect content across programs to ensure consistency and strategic alignment
• Project manage new content builds, including tracking deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder input
• Recommend AI-based solutions to streamline content development and content management

Preferred Tools & Skills

• Familiarity with learning platforms and tools such as Articulate Rise, Storyline, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, PowerPoint, and Smartsheet
• Familiarity with AI tools in the learning space

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Training, Public Relations, and Project Management
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing