Senior Medical Writer (Medical Affairs)

Red Nucleus

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Red Nucleus is seeking an experienced Medical Writer to join their Medical Affairs team. The company's purpose is to advance knowledge to improve lives through strategic learning and development, scientific advisory services, and medical communications solutions for the life sciences industry. Red Nucleus has a global team of nearly 1000 employees and is recognized as a "Great Place to Work". The Senior Medical Writer will be part of the Medical Communications team and will be responsible for the development, scientific integrity, and accuracy of medical content for pharmaceutical and medical device clients. This role will serve as the lead medical writer for assigned clients, brands, or therapeutic areas, and will contribute to additional projects as needed. The position involves overseeing the research, development, updating, and editing of medical materials, ensuring compliance with regulatory, compliance, and client standards for both medical affairs and commercial initiatives. The Medical Writer will engage in client interactions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient execution and quality of deliverables. The role may also support strategic initiatives such as congress activities, advisory boards, and workshops, with senior oversight. Additionally, the Medical Writer will manage workload priorities, mentor and train junior team members, and ensure timely and accurate project completion.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant medical communications/medical writing experience
• Understanding of clinical research, the drug development process, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Exemplary written, verbal, analytical, and editing skills.
• Experience with presenting and interacting with medical and scientific experts, utilizing problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized individual.
• Naturally inquisitive and attentive individual, able to ask and answer enquiring questions.
• Enjoys the challenge of interweaving multiple tasks within a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience working with health care clients in an agency setting.
• Prior experience in digital media, web applications, or new technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical literature research and data analysis to support project pitch development, new content development, and regulatory review/approval.
• Develop medical and scientific copy, highlighting/tagging references as required for all sales and client-driven initiatives.
• Support project pitch development and delivery by providing medical and scientific expertise to client engagement teams.
• Provide medical and scientific support during client meetings, workshops, and advisory board meetings (virtual or in-person).
• Edit copy for spelling, grammar, punctuation, stylistic consistency, readability, and to ensure compliance with branding and referencing requirements.
• Work within copy deck formats that record changes, style decisions, source materials, and referencing requirements.
• Prepare and submit content for medical legal regulatory review in client submission/referencing systems.
• Participate in client calls/correspondence regarding content approval, record and clarify content change requests, and ensure relevant information is shared with other production team members.
• Collaborate with Design to ensure visuals are scientifically accurate and align with client preference/style guide and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with Animation to write and review scripts, and review storyboards and video output.
• Collaborate with the User Experience team to establish content organization and flow, and review IA/wires/functional spec documents for scientific accuracy.
• Collaborate with editorial team members to ensure alignment with client branding and accuracy of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Conduct end-to-end validation of project content, reporting and resolving issues with relevant team members (e.g., project manager, account management).
• Assist with the creation of budget estimates for new/revised projects.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and control of editorial standards and workflow optimization.
• Educate team members on scientific constructs as needed to ensure understanding and alignment on content development.
• Ensure alignment with other team members and clients on deliverables.
• Oversee communication with team members in Pune who support regulatory submissions and scientific accuracy.
• Navigate daily tasks and support Project Managers in addressing resourcing challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, retirement, and income security programs
• Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs focused on healthy lifestyles
• Generous paid time off, employee assistance programs, and flexible work arrangements
• Performance-driven environment including professional development and transfer opportunities
• People-first culture fostering self-expression, diversity, and a growth mindset
• Celebrations for service anniversaries, holidays, diversity and inclusion events, project milestones, etc.
• Support of community organizations
• Ongoing programs and events designed to bring the global team together

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed