Senior Medical Writer - Medical Communications

Avalere Health Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Hybrid/remote work options

Paid time off & holidays

Health & wellbeing programs

Career development & mobility

Job summary

Avalere Health is seeking a Senior Medical Writer to develop high-quality Oncology-focused content across manuscripts, slides, and other assignments. You will transform complex data into clear narratives for healthcare professionals and own projects from brief to delivery.

Working with cross-functional teams, you will provide editorial oversight, review content, and advise clients. This role offers a clear career path to Lead Medical Writer and opportunities to grow scientific and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences; PharmD or PhD preferred.
• 2+ years of medical writing experience, preferably publications, in a medcomms agency.
• Proven experience in Oncology-focused content development is essential.
• Proficiency with MS Office and PubMed searches.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and revise oncology editorial content.
• Ensure scientific accuracy while editing and referencing.
• Liaise with clients, authors and colleagues to progress projects.
• Attend congresses, symposia and advisory board meetings as required.
• Provide input on project specifications, costings and schedules with internal teams.
• Provide briefings to colleagues and freelancers.
• Participate in account development meetings to grow repeat business.
• Mentor new writers.

Skills

Medical writing

MS Office

PubMed searches

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

PharmD or PhD preferred

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

About Avalere Health

United by one profound purpose: to reach EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE. At Avalere Health, we ensure every patient is identified, treated, supported, and cared for. Equally. Our Advisory, Medical, and Marketing teams come together – powerfully and intentionally – to forge unconventional connections, building a future where healthcare is not a barrier and no patient is left behind.

Achieving our mission starts with providing enriching, purpose-driven careers for our team that empower them to make a tangible impact on patient lives. We are committed to creating a culture where our employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work and tap into the power of diverse backgrounds and skillsets to play a part in making a difference for every patient, everywhere.

Our flexible approach to working allows our global teams to decide where they want to work, whether in-office or at home based on team and client need. Major city hubs in London, Manchester, Washington, D.C., and New York, and smaller offices globally, serve as collaboration hubs allowing our teams to come together when it matters. Homeworkers are equally supported, with dedicated social opportunities and resources.

Our inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do. We proudly support our employees in bringing their whole selves to work with our six Employee Network Groups – Diverse Ability, Family, Gender, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, and Race/Ethnicity. These groups provide opportunities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and to connect, learn, and socialise through regular meetings and programs of activity.We are an accredited Fertility Friendly employer with our Fertility Policy, enhanced parental leave, and culture of flexibility ensuring every employee feels supported across their family planning journey and can work in a way that suits their family’s needs.

We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse. If you'd like to apply and need adjustments made, you can let us know in your application.

Location: Flexible, ideally East Coast based

About the role

As a Senior Medical Writer, you will be responsible for developing high-quality, scientifically robust content across a range of Oncology-focused medical communications projects (manuscripts, slides, and other assignments). You will transform complex scientific data into clear, engaging and impactful narratives for healthcare professional audiences, while taking ownership of projects from brief through to delivery.

Working as a trusted scientific partner within cross-functional teams, you will provide editorial oversight, review and refine content produced by colleagues, and contribute strategic thinking that helps clients achieve their objectives. You will build strong relationships with clients, authors and external experts, acting as a scientific consultant throughout project delivery. This role offers a clear and structured career pathway to Lead Medical Writer, providing opportunities to strengthen your scientific expertise, strategic thinking and leadership capabilities as you continue to grow your career within Avalere Health.

What You’ll Do

• Research, write, and revise high-quality, original editorial content (Oncology)
• Ensure scientific accuracy while editing and referencing
• Liaise with clients, authors and colleagues to progress projects effectively
• Attend congresses, symposia and advisory board meetings as required and liaising with speakers and clients
• Provide input on project specifications, costings and schedules, working with the internal account team to ensure projects are delivered to time and budget
• Provide good briefings to colleagues and freelancers
• Actively participate in account development meetings to grow repeat business
• Support and mentor new writers

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences; PharmD or PhD highly preferred
• Ideally 2+ years' of medical writing experience, preferably publications, in a medcomms agency
• Proven experience in the development of scientific content across Oncology focused accounts is essential
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Proficiency in Internet and PubMed searches
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team

$100,000 - $115,000 a year

We are committed to offering a competitive and fair salary that reflects your location, skills and the experience you will bring to our team. Salary ranges posted are dependent upon experience.

What we can offer

• You will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested), as well as life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans for peace of mind.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year.
• We provide 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day, recognise 9 public holidays, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.
• Access free counselling through our employee assistance program and personalized health support.
• Our enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey.
• You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.

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