Senior Medical Writer

RTI International•Moscow,

5d•$95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

RTI Health Solutions (RTI-HS), a wholly owned subsidiary of RTI International, is an independent international research organisation providing healthcare consulting and research expertise to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device clients. The Senior Medical Writer will join the Medical Communications and Strategy team, which develops publications across therapeutic areas including pharmacoepidemiology, patient-centered outcomes research, and economic evaluations. The team specializes in systematic literature reviews, targeted literature reviews, and Delphi panels. The role leads publication planning and development, guiding projects from concept through submission. It involves interpreting research and complex data, coordinating authors and stakeholders, ensuring ethical and industry compliance, managing deadlines and budgets, and delivering clear communications for scientific and non-scientific audiences. The writer also leads client and internal meetings, contributes to publication strategy and business development, and mentors junior writers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Science, English, Communications, or a related field.
At least 5 years of professional medical writing experience.
At least 2 years in a senior or leadership role; outcomes research and real-world evidence generation experience is preferred.
Experience mentoring junior writers through complex writing and publishing tasks.
Experience managing multiple publication projects and collaborating with varied stakeholders.
Strong understanding of the publication process, including manuscript submission and industry guidelines.
Exceptional writing and communication skills, including the ability to turn complex scientific data into clear, compelling narratives.
Project management skills, including prioritizing and managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and reference management software such as EndNote; familiarity with publication management systems.
In-depth knowledge of ICMJE, GPP3, and other publication standards.
Ability to provide clients with strategic insights on complex publication landscapes.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a medical communications agency or the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
Experience focused on outcomes research and real-world evidence generation.
Familiarity with digital communications, online content creation, and digital communication strategy management.
Experience in business development and proposal writing for publications.

Responsibilities

Lead publication planning and development with internal teams and external authors for manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and other scientific communications.
Interpret study results, literature, and supporting data to produce clear content for scientific and non-scientific audiences.
Manage publication workflows from concept to submission, including stakeholder coordination, compliance processes, strategic guidance, and quality control.
Ensure materials meet ethical and industry standards, including ICMJE and GPP, and satisfy journal, conference, and client requirements.
Manage concurrent timelines and priorities to deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining client relationships.
Lead strategic discussions with internal and external teams, translating complex data into clear communication and actionable insight.
Mentor and support junior writers and contribute to team development, quality, and timely delivery.
Identify challenges and develop solutions in ambiguous or unprecedented situations.
Engage directly with clients through proposals, relationship building, and new publication opportunities.
Help shape scientific communication strategies for new business and present ideas in pitch meetings across therapeutic areas.
Collaborate with editors and creative services to produce polished deliverables.