Sr. Medical Writer (RID00235)

Red Nucleus; Yardley (Bucks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Nucleus in Yardley, PA seeks a Senior Medical Writer to develop high-quality, scientifically accurate content for pharma, biotech, and medical device clients. You will support publication planning, client engagement, and strategic initiatives while ensuring compliance and timely delivery across diverse medical communications projects.

You will lead scientific narratives, mentor junior writers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain consistency and quality across materials.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree preferred or equivalent.
• Strong scientific writing and editing capabilities.
• Experience interacting with clinicians and stakeholders is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop manuscripts, abstracts, posters, congress materials, slide decks, and digital assets.
• Conduct literature reviews and data analysis to support publication planning.
• Ensure AMA, journal, and regulatory compliance across materials.
• Lead client meetings and provide strategic scientific guidance.
• Mentor junior writers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Scientific writing

Editing

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Education

PhD/MD/PharmD or MSc

Bachelor’s or Master’s in science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Graphing 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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