Freelance Medical Writer

Iterative Health•Cambridge, MA

7h•$75 - $125

About The Position

Iterative Health is seeking an experienced freelance Medical Writer to lead the development, finalization, and submission of peer-reviewed publications, including manuscripts, abstracts, and posters, as well as other scientific and medical communications such as white papers, posters, abstracts, and presentations. This role will collaborate closely with Iterative Health’s medical, scientific, and operational leaders, leading Cardiologists within our site network, physician consultants, and other scientific key opinion leaders to translate research and operational insights into high-quality, publication-ready materials. This is a freelance/1099 role expected to last until the end of the year, with approximately 10-15 hours per week. A major deliverable includes a Q4 abstract submission to a Cardiology peer-reviewed journal or conference for 2027 publication.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the sciences, English, communications, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience developing medical or scientific publications, ideally within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, healthcare, clinical research, or medical communications environment.
Demonstrated experience authoring, editing, and submitting manuscripts to peer-reviewed medical journals.
Experience managing publications from concept through submission and, ideally, through peer review and publication.
Ability to translate complex scientific and operational data into clear, accurate, and compelling narratives appropriate for peer-reviewed publication.
Strong literature search, critical appraisal, scientific writing, and editing skills.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage timelines, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and keep projects moving toward publication.
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively navigate feedback and differing perspectives from physician authors, scientific leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a freelance environment.
Ability to manage urgent deadlines and changing priorities while maintaining quality and scientific rigor.
Ability to work efficiently and manage projects within agreed-upon scope and budget.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within a medical communications agency, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, clinical research, or healthcare organization.
Experience developing publications in accordance with recognized publication and authorship standards, such as ICMJE recommendations and Good Publication Practice guidelines.
Experience developing abstracts and posters for major medical or scientific conferences.
Familiarity with Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and/or Obesity.
Advanced degree (e.g., MS, MPH, PharmD, PhD, MD) in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline.

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with internal medical, scientific, and operational leaders and external physician consultants and key opinion leaders to inform publication strategy and develop a short-term publication roadmap.
Lead the development and execution of publication plans, with a primary focus on manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and other peer-reviewed scientific communications.
Gather, evaluate, and conduct analysis to synthesize data from research studies, site-network performance, study results, and supporting documentation, translating complex findings into clear, accurate written summaries and compelling data visualizations.
Serve as the project owner for publication initiatives from project initiation through submission and publication, including developing project proposals, establishing timelines, coordinating stakeholders, and managing author and internal review processes.
Conduct comprehensive and efficient literature reviews to inform scientific context, industry benchmarks, claims, and publication strategy.
Analyze and synthesize internal data and literature findings and present initial insights to internal stakeholders and physician authors to align on the publication approach, key findings, and messaging.
Develop manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and other scientific communications in accordance with Iterative Health’s strategic priorities, journal and conference guidelines, and applicable publication and authorship standards.
Partner with Iterative Health’s Marketing team to translate scientific and publication plans into complementary external communications and educational content while maintaining scientific accuracy and appropriate alignment with publication standards.
Independently manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining high-quality deliverables, clear communication, and adherence to deadlines.
Build strong, collaborative relationships with physician authors, scientific leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.