Lead Medical Writer - Medical Communications

Avalere Health•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Avalere Health is seeking a Lead Medical Writer to deliver high-quality, scientifically accurate content for Oncology-focused medical communications projects. This role involves transforming complex data into clear, engaging stories for healthcare professionals. The Lead Medical Writer will manage multiple accounts, ensuring editorial excellence from planning to final review, guiding and supporting other writers, managing content allocation, and participating in strategic client interactions. The position also includes developing client presentations and overseeing editorial outputs to meet timelines and deliverables. There is a clear career pathway for progression to Associate Scientific Director and beyond, focusing on developing scientific, strategic, and leadership skills. The role is crucial for maintaining high quality standards and driving successful client outcomes.

Requirements

Degree in the life sciences; PharmD or PhD highly preferred
Ideally 4 years+ experience in medical or scientific writing, preferably within a healthcare consultancy or medical communications agency
Proven experience in the development of scientific content across Oncology focused accounts is essential.
Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of scientific content types, including high volume publications, and review content for accuracy and flow
Proven experience in project ownership and problem-solving, with the ability to work proactively in a collaborative team environment
Strong client communication skills and the ability to serve as a reliable point of contact for clients and external experts.
Proven ability to provide leadership and mentoring to junior writers
Experience managing client relationships and serving as a key point of contact
Familiarity with compliance and regulatory guidelines for medical communications

Responsibilities

Act as a lead writer and client contact for assigned accounts
Develop content, working closely with your assigned project team to ensure quality editorial implementation of all assigned-client programs
Effectively and proactively communicate with the editorial, client, vendor and project teams to ensure projects are completed on time and budget
Briefing, reviewing, guidance and direction to less experienced writers in account team
Provide high‑quality scientific oversight for assigned large/complex projects or a workstream
Drive project delivery and champions processes both internal and external (including compliance)
Provide business development support, investigate, conceptualise, and strategize new medical communications projects and publications to support the assigned-clients needs and opportunities
Represent Avalere Health at client meetings, advisory boards, speaker-training meetings, business development initiatives

Benefits

401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested)
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work
Option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year
20 vacation days
One personal well-being day
9 public holidays recognized
Gifted end-of-year holidays
Early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August
Free counselling through our employee assistance program
Personalized health support
Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave
Fertility policies
Continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business