Medical Writing Director: Payer Communications

Precision AQ; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

discretionary annual bonus

health insurance

retirement savings benefits

life insurance and disability benefits

parental leavepaid time off for sick,

Job summary

Precision AQ, a leading payer marketing agency, seeks a Director, Medical Writing to lead content development for multiple projects and shape strategy with independence. You will supervise 2–4 writers, ensure scientific accuracy and regulatory alignment, liaise with clients on strategy, and contribute to proposals while upholding PRECISION Principles in a fast-paced, cross-functional Chicago team.

This role requires strong leadership and the ability to translate complex science for managed care

Qualifications

• BA/BS in life sciences required.
• BA/BS in English with pharma agency experience or healthcare advertising experience.
• 5-7 years in medical communications/pharma/healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop strategic, high-quality medical content for multiple projects across therapeutic areas.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet client objectives.
• Review briefs, assign staff, and attend kick-off meetings.
• Review content for scientific accuracy and regulatory alignment.
• Liaise with clients on strategy and content-related subject matter.
• Discuss medical content with external stakeholders as required.
• Plan and allocate resources with internal stakeholders.
• Supervise 2–4 medical writers and/or scientific associates.
• Establish development plans and provide timely feedback.
• Assist in development of proposals including TPPs and analyses.
• Attend and present at business pitches; uphold PRECISION Principles.

Skills

AMA style

Word

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

PubMed search

Google Scholar

Education

BA/BS in life sciences

BA/BS in English with pharma exposure

Job description

Precision AQ, a leading payer marketing agency, seeks a Director, Medical Writing to lead content development for multiple projects and shape strategy with independence. You will supervise 2–4 writers, ensure scientific accuracy and regulatory alignment, liaise with clients on strategy, and contribute to proposals while upholding PRECISION Principles in a fast-paced, cross-functional Chicago team.

This role requires strong leadership and the ability to translate complex science for managed care