Senior Medical Writer (Publications)

Red Nucleus; Yardley (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Generous PTO

Professional development

Diversity and inclusion

Team events

Community involvement

Job summary

Red Nucleus is seeking an experienced Medical Writer to join our Medical Publications team. You will research, write, and edit manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and other deliverables for pharmaceutical clients, collaborating across disciplines and meeting deadlines.

This hybrid role is based near Yardley, PA, with remote opportunities considered for qualified candidates. You will contribute to high-impact publications and support the team's strategic goals while enjoying a collaborative,

Qualifications

• MD/PhD in life sciences or PharmD required.
• 4 years of experience writing peer-reviewed publications, congress abstracts, posters, and slide decks in an agency setting.
• Ability to independently write and edit scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and training materials.
• Excellent verbal communication and ability to collaborate virtually.
• Outstanding organizational/time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Understanding of the AMA writing style.
• Team player with a detail-oriented work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit manuscripts, abstracts, slide presentations, posters, and other deliverables.
• Collaborate on client projects in pharma space.
• Ensure accuracy of scientific information across biological fields.
• Deliver work by deadlines and manage project timelines.
• Work well onsite or remotely as part of a team.
• Maintain proper file management and version control.
• Apply good publication practices.
• Communicate clearly with internal team to achieve content goals.

Skills

Peer-reviewed writing

Abstracts

Manuscripts

AMA style

Virtual collaboration

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD

Job description

Red Nucleus is hiring an experienced medical writer on our Medical Publications team!

Note: This is a hybrid role for candidates within commuting distance of our Yardley, PA, San Francisco, or Boston offices. However, remote opportunities will be considered for candidates outside of these locations based on experience and qualifications.

Our purpose is advancing knowledge to improve lives. We succeed by being the premier provider of strategic learning and development, scientific advisory services, and medical communications solutions for the life sciences industry. Our global team is composed of nearly 1000 full‑time employees whose commitment to creativity, quality, and on‑time delivery is unrivaled in our space.

At Red Nucleus, we believe in providing a rich working environment that pushes us to innovate in ways that engages our employees to be their best selves. Our culture is about meaningful work, a true sense of community, and fun. We love to celebrate our people and we are proud to have been Internationally recognized as a "Great Place to Work".

How You Will Contribute

In this position, you will be working with our Medical Communications team. For more information about our team, please visit MedComms | Red Nucleus.

As a Medical Writer at Red Nucleus, your responsibilities will include researching, writing, and editing manuscripts, abstracts, slide presentations, posters, and other deliverables. We offer unique opportunities to collaborate on client projects that are highly visible and are engaged in inspiring pharmaceutical products and technologies within the medical field. As a valued team member, you will be a part of an organization that will provide you with the support, resources, and flexibility you need to succeed.

• Understanding and familiarity with most current AMA style
• Ability to understand and properly determine accuracy of scientific information and data in a variety of biological fields
• Clearly communicates with team members to achieve goals regarding content development
• Delivers work by designated deadline and understands the project development process
• Works well in a team environment (onsite and remote)
• Appreciates the appropriate time to ask for supervisor assistance
• Understands various aspects of preclinical and clinical drug development
• Exhibits knowledge of the components of a well‑written piece of communication, across a range of deliverables
• Ensures all versions of a deliverable are saved to the team file according to standardized file naming criteria
• Reviews study data and distills into thorough and well‑written deliverables
• Displays working knowledge of good publication practices
• Works with internal team in a respectful and productive manner

About You

• MD, PhD in the life sciences, or PharmD required
• 4 years of experience writing peer‑reviewed publications, congress abstracts, posters, and slide decks in an agency setting
• Ability to independently write and edit scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and training materials
• Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to effectively collaborate in a virtual setting
• Outstanding organizational/time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Understanding of the AMA writing style
• Team player with a detail‑oriented work ethic

What You Will Enjoy at Red Nucleus

• Competitive pay, incentives, retirement, and income security programs
• Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs focused on healthy lifestyles
• Generous paid time off, employee assistance programs, and flexible work arrangements
• Performance‑driven environment including professional development and transfer opportunities
• People‑first culture fostering self expression, diversity, and a growth mindset
• Celebrations! We love to celebrate service anniversaries, holidays, diversity and inclusion events, project milestones, and anything else that is meaningful to our employees
• Support of the community organizations you are passionate about
• Ongoing programs and events designed to bring our global team together

Diversity, equity and inclusion are valued at Red Nucleus and we believe we have a shared responsibility to provide equal opportunity and foster an inclusive spirit. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, caste, sexual orientation, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

To learn more about working at Red Nucleus, please visit Careers | Red Nucleus.