What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Medical Writer - Medical Communications position at Avalere Health?
About Avalere Health
United by one profound purpose: to reach EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE. At Avalere Health, we ensure every patient is identified, treated, supported, and cared for. Equally. Our Advisory, Medical, and Marketing teams come together – powerfully and intentionally – to forge unconventional connections, building a future where healthcare is not a barrier and no patient is left behind.
Achieving our mission starts with providing enriching, purpose-driven careers for our team that empower them to make a tangible impact on patient lives. We are committed to creating a culture where our employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work and tap into the power of diverse backgrounds and skillsets to play a part in making a difference for every patient, everywhere.
Our flexible approach to working allows our global teams to decide where they want to work, whether in-office or at home based on team and client need. Major city hubs in London, Manchester, Washington, D.C., and New York, and smaller offices globally, serve as collaboration hubs allowing our teams to come together when it matters. Homeworkers are equally supported, with dedicated social opportunities and resources.
Our inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do. We proudly support our employees in bringing their whole selves to work with our six Employee Network Groups – Diverse Ability, Family, Gender, LGBTQ , Mental Health, and Race/Ethnicity. These groups provide opportunities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and to connect, learn, and socialise through regular meetings and programs of activity. We are an accredited Fertility Friendly employer with our Fertility Policy, enhanced parental leave, and culture of flexibility ensuring every employee feels supported across their family planning journey and can work in a way that suits their family’s needs.
We are deeply invested in supporting professional growth for our employees through day-to-day career experiences, access to thousands of on-demand training sessions, regular career conversations, and the opportunity for global, cross-capability career moves.
We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse. If you'd like to apply and need adjustments made, you can let us know in your application.
Location: Flexible, hybrid and/or remote. Ideally East Coast based.
About the role
As a Senior Medical Writer, you will play a key role in creating high-quality medical affairs deliverables that turn complex scientific data into clear, accurate, and engaging content. You will work closely with colleagues, clients, and external experts to shape materials that are grounded in scientific insight, tailored to the needs of different audiences, and aligned with broader client objectives.
You will bring confidence, curiosity, and strong attention to detail to your work, taking ownership of projects from brief through to delivery. This is an opportunity to use your scientific expertise and writing skills to create meaningful content that supports better understanding, better decision-making, and Avalere Health’s mission to make Every Patient Possible.
\n- Research, write, and revise high-quality, original editorial content.
- 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.
- Mentor new writers.
- Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences; PharmD or PhD highly advantageous.
- Minimum 2 years' of medical writing experience in an agency setting.
- 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.
What we can offer
You will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested), as well as life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans for peace of mind. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year. We provide 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day, recognise 9 public holidays, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.
Access free counselling through our employee assistance program and personalized health support. Our enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey. You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.
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Salary : $110,000 - $115,000