Medical Writer, Medical Communications
At a glance
Mid-level Communications role at Precision Medicine Group. Remote, United States · full-time · $80,000–$110,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Turn clinical and preclinical findings into accurate copy and visuals for slides, manuscripts, training resources, and other materials
- Search scientific literature, organize citations, and use AMA and client rules when drafting and revising content
- Join client and team discussions, capture decisions when needed, and apply reviewer comments to your work
- Keep project tasks, deadlines, handoffs, and time records current while delivering work within its budget
- Help prepare content for regulatory and editorial review, and work with your manager toward the billable-hours target
What you bring
- A doctoral qualification in life sciences, such as a PhD, PharmD, MD, or an equivalent degree
- Strong writing and speaking skills, close attention to detail, and a clear interest in scientific communication
- The ability to manage time across several projects and familiarity with the Microsoft Office apps and other listed tools
Who this fits
This remote US role suits a life-sciences doctoral graduate entering medical writing or a writer who can work with more independence. You must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship.
From the employer
The Medical Writer (MW) supports the development of scientifically accurate, evidence-based content across a variety of formats. Working under the guidance of senior team members, the Medical Writer translates complex clinical and scientific data into clear, engaging materials that align with client objectives. Individuals without prior medical writing experience will build core competencies in medical writing, communication, and project collaboration through structured guidance, feedback, and progressive responsibility, while medical writers with prior experience will operate with greater independence.
Key Responsibilities
Content Development
- Draft and revise scientific content, including slide decks, manuscripts, training materials, and other deliverables, with level of supervision commensurate with experience.
- Interpret clinical and preclinical data and translate findings into clear, accurate written content and visual representations.
- Learn, apply, and consistently follow AMA style and client-specific guidelines.
- Conduct literature searches and organize references using appropriate systems and tools.
Collaboration & Communication
- Participate in internal and client meetings to support content discussions.
- Actively listen during meetings and capture accurate notes and action items as needed.
- Accurately and efficiently incorporate direct feedback from internal and external reviewers.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Work with manager to maintain 85% billable utilization goal.
Project Support
- Learn and follow team standards and processes, including gaining proficiency in any software or other technical tools required for project completion.
- Track tasks, timelines, and file handoff using appropriate tools (eg, Workfront, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams), with guidance as needed.
- Track and report time accurately.
- Build efficiency and deliver work within budgeted hours.
- Collaborate with team to prepare materials for regulatory and editorial review.
Team Integration & Professional Skills
- Work with manager to review SOPs and follow them; ask questions to understand processes and rationale.
- Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, accountability, and reliability; communicate effectively with team members and contribute to a collaborative environment.
- Develop an understanding of team roles and responsibilities and collaborate accordingly.
- Receive feedback positively and work closely with manager/Scientific Director on skill refinement.
- Prepare for time off using planning templates and ensure appropriate delegation of access as responsibilities increase.
Qualifications
- Doctoral-level degree in life sciences (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent).
- Strong interest in medical writing and scientific communication.
- Detail-oriented and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong time-management skills and ability to balance work on multiple projects.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, OneNote, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat.
- Familiarity with or willingness to learn AMA style and reference tools (eg, EndNote).
- Prior medical writing experience is beneficial but not required; level of independence will align with experience.
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Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship.