Senior Medical Writer (Publications)

Real Chemistry

2d•$90,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Real Chemistry, we are dedicated to transforming healthcare and making the world a healthier place through scientific expertise, creativity, and AI-driven insights. We are a global agency offering comprehensive services in healthcare communications and marketing to leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Our culture, #LifeatRealChem, emphasizes collaboration and excellence. We are seeking a Senior Medical Writer to join our Publications team within the medical communications group. This role involves leading the development of high-quality scientific publications across various therapy areas, collaborating with clients, authors, and internal teams to transform complex data into clear, accurate, and strategically aligned content. The position also includes mentoring junior writers and contributing to the evolution of scientific communication in an AI-enabled environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced publications writer to enhance their expertise, manage significant programs, and grow within a dynamic agency that is innovating medical communications.

Requirements

Advanced degree in life sciences or a healthcare-related field (PhD, PharmD, or MD preferred; MS or MPH with relevant experience considered)
3+ years of experience in medical communications, with at least 2 years focused on publications (agency experience strongly preferred)
Demonstrated experience leading development of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and congress materials
Working knowledge of publication guidelines (ICMJE, GPP 2022) and journal submission processes
Experience supporting global congress submissions (e.g., ASCO, ASH, ESMO, AHA, ACR — depending on TA mix)
Strong ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific data and published literature
Familiarity with — and interest in shaping responsible use of — AI-assisted scientific writing workflows
Clear and effective written and verbal communication, with the confidence to engage senior authors and clients directly

Nice To Haves

Are passionate about scientific publications and evidence-based storytelling
Enjoy working with complex data and shaping it into clear, strategically grounded narratives
Take pride in scientific rigor, attention to detail, and producing work that holds up under expert scrutiny
Want to mentor and develop more junior writers as part of your day-to-day
Are curious about how AI is changing scientific publishing and want to help shape its responsible application
Thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional environment with room to grow
Our values — Best Together, Impact Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always, and Accountability with an "I" — resonate with how you approach your work

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end development of scientific publications, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, plain language summaries, and congress materials
Translate publication plans into executable content; identify scientific storylines and recommend approaches to clients and authors
Ensure compliance with ICMJE, GPP 2022, and journal-specific requirements; serve as a guidelines resource for the wider team
Translate complex clinical and scientific data into clear, concise, and accurate content for expert audiences — and for lay audiences where required
Conduct literature reviews and contribute to data interpretation that informs both content and strategy
Maintain consistency in messaging, tone, and scientific accuracy across deliverables and across an account
Own author and steering committee engagement, including kickoff meetings, content reviews, and consensus-building across multi-author teams
Partner with account, strategy, and scientific leads to shape content direction; contribute to scope development and new business work as needed
Mentor junior writers through structured review, coaching, and onboarding; act as a quality checkpoint on team deliverables
Build and maintain therapy area expertise; act as a scientific point of contact for an assigned franchise or account
Apply AI-enabled writing, literature review, and analytics tools thoughtfully and in line with Real Chemistry's responsible-use standards
Deliver projects on time and to a high standard, proactively managing workload, surfacing risks early, and adapting to changing priorities without compromising quality