Senior Medical Writer, Publications

Role Overview

• 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

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

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible working hours
• Paid time off
• Remote work options
• Mental wellness coaching
• Access to online classes with LinkedIn Learning