Senior Medical Writer - Medical Communications
About The Position
Avalere Health is seeking a Senior Medical Writer to develop high-quality, scientifically robust content for Oncology-focused medical communications projects, including manuscripts and slides. The role involves transforming complex scientific data into clear, engaging narratives for healthcare professionals, managing projects from brief to delivery, and acting as a trusted scientific partner within cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include editorial oversight, refining content, and providing strategic input to help clients achieve their objectives. The position also requires building strong relationships with clients, authors, and external experts, serving as a scientific consultant. This role offers a clear career path to Lead Medical Writer, with opportunities to enhance scientific expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences; PharmD or PhD highly preferred
- Ideally 2+ years' of medical writing experience, preferably publications, in a medcomms agency
- Proven experience in the development of scientific content across Oncology focused accounts is essential
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Proficiency in Internet and PubMed searches
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team
Responsibilities
- Research, write, and revise high-quality, original editorial content (Oncology)
- Ensure scientific accuracy while editing and referencing
- Liaise with clients, authors and colleagues to progress projects effectively
- Attend congresses, symposia and advisory board meetings as required and liaising with speakers and clients
- Provide input on project specifications, costings and schedules, working with the internal account team to ensure projects are delivered to time and budget
- Provide good briefings to colleagues and freelancers
- Actively participate in account development meetings to grow repeat business
- Support and mentor new writers
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
- Recognition of 9 public holidays
- Gifted end-of-year holidays
- Early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August
- Free counselling through 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
