Senior Medical Writer: Lead Publications & Strategy

RTI International; North Carolina; On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

RTI Health Solutions, a RTI International subsidiary, seeks a Senior Medical Writer to join the Medical Communications and Strategy team. You will lead publication planning, mentor junior writers, and engage with clients to translate complex data into clear narratives.

You'll interpret study results, manage publication workflows, ensure ethical standards (ICMJE, GPP3), and contribute to strategic direction and new business opportunities. Strong writing and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of professional medical writing experience, with 2+ years in senior/leadership roles.
• Proven ability to mentor junior writers and guide complex writing tasks.
• Experience managing multiple publication projects and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of publication processes and manuscript submission guidelines.
• Excellent writing and communication skills to transform data into compelling narratives.
• Project management skills for prioritizing tasks under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with EndNote and publication management software.
• Knowledge of ICMJE, GPP3 and related standards.
• Ability to provide strategic insights to clients in publication strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead publication planning and development with internal teams and external authors.
• Interpret study results and literature to produce content for scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Manage publication workflows from concept to submission with stakeholder coordination and quality control.
• Ensure all materials meet ethical and industry standards (ICMJE, GPP3).
• Oversee multiple timelines, deliver on time and within budget, while maintaining client relationships.
• Guide strategic discussions in meetings and translate data into actionable insights.
• Mentor and support junior writers to ensure consistent quality and timely delivery.
• Identify challenges and propose innovative publication solutions in ambiguous situations.
• Engage with clients through proposals and new publication opportunities.
• Help shape scientific communication strategies for business development and pitches.

Skills

Medical writing leadership

Mentoring junior writers

Project management

Client interactions

Strategic communication

Microsoft Office

EndNote

Publication guidelines (ICMJE, GPP3)

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Science, English, Communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EndNote

Publication management systems

Job description

RTI Health Solutions, a RTI International subsidiary, seeks a Senior Medical Writer to join the Medical Communications and Strategy team. You will lead publication planning, mentor junior writers, and engage with clients to translate complex data into clear narratives.

You'll interpret study results, manage publication workflows, ensure ethical standards (ICMJE, GPP3), and contribute to strategic direction and new business opportunities. Strong writing and leadership are essential.