Senior Medical Writer and Publication Leader in Outcomes

RTI International; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

RTI Health Solutions in Durham, NC is seeking a Senior Medical Writer to lead publication planning, coordinate with internal teams and external authors, and craft high‑quality medical communications for journals and conferences.

You will mentor junior writers, manage multiple publication projects, ensure compliance with ICMJE and GPP, and contribute to strategic publication initiatives and new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional medical writing experience.
• At least 2 years in senior or leadership roles, preferably in outcomes research/real-world evidence.
• Proven ability to mentor junior writers.
• Experience managing multiple publication projects with stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of manuscript submission and industry guidelines.
• Excellent writing and communication, translating complex data into clear narratives.
• Project management skills under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead publication planning and development with internal teams and external authors.
• Interpret results and literature to produce clear content for scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Manage publication workflows from concept to submission with quality control.
• Ensure materials meet ethical standards (ICMJE, GPP) and journal requirements.
• Oversee multiple timelines and budgets while maintaining client relationships.
• Guide strategic discussions in meetings and translate data into insights.
• Mentor and support junior writers for consistent quality and timely delivery.
• Identify challenges and propose innovative solutions in ambiguous scenarios.
• Engage with clients through proposals and new publication opportunities.
• Shape scientific communication strategies for new business and pitches.

Skills

Medical writing

Leadership

Project management

Publication planning

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD degree

Tools

EndNote

Microsoft Office

Job description

RTI Health Solutions in Durham, NC is seeking a Senior Medical Writer to lead publication planning, coordinate with internal teams and external authors, and craft high‑quality medical communications for journals and conferences.

You will mentor junior writers, manage multiple publication projects, ensure compliance with ICMJE and GPP, and contribute to strategic publication initiatives and new business opportunities.