Senior Scientific Communications Lead

Parexel; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Parexel in the United States is seeking a senior medical writer to develop and edit high-quality scientific content across clinical development programs. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams to translate complex data into clear, compliant documents and proposals.

The role requires strong writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines and client expectations. Experience in medical communications and knowledge of industry guidelines will help you thrive.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years prior experience preferred in a similar role, preferably within a medical communications agency environment.
• Degree and a higher degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Medicine (BSc, BA, PharmD, PhD, MD)
• Proficient use of English language

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate sufficient understanding of department’s service offerings to inform client discussions and ensure alignment with service offerings.
• Write and edit high-quality scientific content; manage timelines and budgets; liaise with external authors and client teams.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members; participate in peer review and budget development.

Skills

MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Technical expertise

Education

BSc/BA in Life Sciences or Medicine

Advanced degree (PhD/MD/PharmD)

Job description

Parexel in the United States is seeking a senior medical writer to develop and edit high-quality scientific content across clinical development programs. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams to translate complex data into clear, compliant documents and proposals.

The role requires strong writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines and client expectations. Experience in medical communications and knowledge of industry guidelines will help you thrive.