Senior Content Strategist

HDMZ • Chicago, IL

3h • $60,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

HDMZ is a leading life science communications and growth accelerator, partnering with innovative biotech, biopharma, medical device, and digital health companies to help them enter new markets, establish new categories, and challenge the status quo. Guided by our mission to "Create the Future Faster," we combine evidence, insights, and imagination to solve our clients' most complex communications challenges and fuel their growth. Our team is united by a shared passion for the power of science, a commitment to putting people first, and a curiosity that drives us to keep learning and improving. Recognized as a Great Place to Work, HDMZ offers an inspiring, inclusive environment where employees build meaningful careers while helping shape the future of life sciences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's or advanced scientific degree preferred.
• Approximately 4–6 years of relevant content, scientific communications, medical writing, or strategic communications experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop content strategies and lead complex projects.
• Excellent writing, editing, research, and presentation skills.
• Strong client-facing abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Data analysis skills a plus
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of strategic content plans for assigned projects and clients.
• Conduct and interpret content audits, audience research, scientific research, and communications intelligence.
• Translate client objectives into content recommendations, editorial approaches, and content roadmaps.
• Lead client discussions regarding assigned content strategies and initiatives.
• Determine appropriate content formats, channels, and approaches for specific communications objectives.
• Lead complex writing assignments and high-priority content development.
• Guide Content Strategists and Content Developers on research, writing, and project execution.
• Review content for strategic alignment, scientific accuracy, clarity, tone, and audience appropriateness.
• Coordinate with PR, digital, creative, and other teams to ensure content supports broader communications strategies.
• Identify proactive content opportunities and emerging themes.
• Manage defined content projects from planning through completion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior