Medical Writer - Medical Communications (Entry-Level)

Avalere Health • Washington, DC

83d • $70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

As a Medical Writer within the Medical capability at Avalere Health, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality content, including manuscripts, posters, abstracts, slides, and other materials, all while adhering to project specifications, timelines, and budgets. You’ll need to quickly grasp and synthesize complex information from unfamiliar therapy areas to create impactful materials within strict deadlines and scope. You will join the Scientific Services team, the engine of Avalere Health’s Medical capability. In this role, you’ll collaborate with clients to cut through the noise of data, extract valuable insights, and work with external experts to develop engaging strategies and compelling solutions that ultimately improve patients’ lives.

Requirements

• BSc or higher degree in the life sciences; a masters or PhD may be desirable but is not required.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office.
• Proficiency in internet and PubMed searches.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and revise high-quality, original editorial content across a range of project types (i.e. manuscripts, posters, abstracts, slide decks).
• Assess projects to proactively identify areas that will require team collaboration (i.e. creative design, editorial support); and elicit help as needed.
• Liaise with clients, authors, speakers, and colleagues with professionalism and confidence, always being on top of their projects.
• Orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; juggling multiple project types and deadlines by using time efficiently.
• Work with internal account teams to ensure projects are always delivered on time and on budget.

Benefits

• 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested).
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and 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 plus one personal well-being day.
• Recognize 9 public holidays, along with gifted end-of-year holidays.
• Early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.
• Access to free counselling through the employee assistance program.
• Personalized health support.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies.
• Continuous opportunities for professional development with on-demand training.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees