Senior Medical Communications Writer

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhythm is seeking a Senior Medical Communications Writer to develop and edit scientific publications related to its R&D and therapeutic areas, supporting publication strategy.

The role involves literature reviews, managing freelance writers, data accuracy checks, and producing journal articles, abstracts, posters, and conference materials, with travel and hybrid work from Boston.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a scientific discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 6+ years of experience including at least 2 years in pharma.
• Proven scientific writing skills.
• Familiarity with drug development, clinical research, and biostatistics.

Responsibilities

• Conducting literature reviews
• Managing freelance writers and vendors
• Reviewing data for accuracy
• Producing peer-reviewed journal articles, abstracts, posters, and presentation materials
• Supporting internal educational content and conference reports
• Focus on rare neuroendocrine diseases; familiarity with GxP standards; cross-functional collaboration with medical affairs, clinical, and statistical teams

Skills

Scientific writing

Literature reviews

Vendor management

Data accuracy review

Peer-reviewed publications

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/BA in a scientific discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Role

Senior Medical Communications Writer responsible for developing and editing scientific publications related to Rhythm's R&D and therapeutic areas, supporting overall publication strategy.

Responsibilities

• Conducting literature reviews


• Managing freelance writers and vendors


• Reviewing data for accuracy


• Producing peer-reviewed journal articles, abstracts, posters, and presentation materials


• Supporting internal educational content and conference reports

Requirements

• BS/BA in a scientific discipline (advanced degree preferred)


• 6+ years of experience including at least 2 years in pharma


• Proven scientific writing skills
  
• Familiarity with drug development, clinical research, and biostatistics

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in obesity or rare diseases

High-value specifics

• Focus on rare neuroendocrine diseases


• Familiarity with drug development stages


• GxP standards


• Cross-functional collaboration with medical affairs, clinical, and statistical teams

Work setup

Based in Boston with hybrid work model, some travel expected.