Principal Medical Writer

Responsibilities

• Leads the planning, development, and execution of scientific publications across therapeutic areas, ensuring alignment with publication strategy and scientific integrity
• Writes and edits manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and slide decks for congress presentations in accordance with ICMJE and GPP guidelines
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams including Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Biostatistics, and Regulatory Affairs to gather and interpret data
• Serves as an expert in publication standards, journal/congress requirements, and best practices in scientific communication
• Provides strategic input into publication planning and contribute to publication steering committees
• Ensures compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and applicable regulations

Skills

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) in life sciences or related field
• Proven track record of authoring peer-reviewed manuscripts and congress materials
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• ·Deep understanding of clinical research, data interpretation, and scientific communication
• ·Familiarity with publication planning tools (e.g., Datavision) and reference management software
• ·Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Required Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of medical writing experience, with a strong focus on publications
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical communications agency setting
• CMPP certification

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65 - $70