Sr. Medical Writer (RID00235)

Red Nucleus; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Nucleus is seeking a Senior Medical Writer to develop high-quality, scientifically accurate content for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device clients. This role supports scientific communications, publication planning, client engagement, and strategic initiatives while ensuring excellence, compliance, and timely delivery across a variety of medical communications projects.

You will mentor junior writers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead scientific narratives to

Qualifications

• Outstanding scientific writing and editing across medical topics.
• Strong data interpretation and regulatory awareness.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and congress materials.
• Lead client engagements and advisory board interactions.
• Support publication planning and journal submissions.
• Mentor junior writers and collaborate cross-functionally.

Skills

Scientific writing

Editing

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Education

PhD, PharmD, MD, MSc or equivalent

Bachelor's or Master's with substantial experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Figure-generation tools

Virtual collaboration platforms

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Medical Writer develops high-quality, scientifically accurate content for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device clients. This role supports scientific communications, publication planning, client engagement, and strategic initiatives while ensuring excellence, compliance, and timely delivery across a variety of medical communications projects.

Scientific Content Development

• Research, write, edit, and annotate scientific and medical materials, including:
  • Manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and congress materials
  • Slide presentations and advisory board content
  • eLearning modules, digital assets, and medical/commercial communications
  • Patient- and lay-audience materials
• Conduct literature reviews, data analysis, and MLR review support.
• Ensure scientific accuracy, consistency, and compliance with AMA, journal, congress, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to scientific narratives, communication platforms, and strategic content development.
• Manage document version control and maintain high-quality deliverables.

Client Engagement & Strategic Support

• Act as a scientific lead during client meetings, workshops, and advisory boards.
• Provide scientific expertise and strategic recommendations aligned with client objectives.
• Support business development efforts through scientific insights and proposal content.

Scientific Communications & Publication Planning

• Participate in publication and communication planning activities.
• Identify potential authors, target journals, and congress opportunities.
• Support execution of publication strategies and timelines.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor junior writers and provide editorial review and guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scientific accuracy and consistency across projects.

Core Competencies

• Strong organizational, project management, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professionalism under pressure and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Strong client relationship management and problem-solving capabilities.

Education

• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree preferred (PhD, PharmD, MD, MSc, or equivalent).
• Relevant bachelor's or master's degree with substantial experience may be considered.

Experience

• Approximately 2+ years of medical writing experience in a medical communications agency, pharmaceutical, or related environment.
• Experience interacting with clinicians, KOLs, medical experts, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

• Exceptional scientific writing, editing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of clinical research, drug development, data interpretation, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, graphing/figure-generation tools, and virtual collaboration platforms.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.

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