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Senior Medical Writer – Medical Education, Scientific Content Lead

Medical writerMedical writerContractRemoteSeniorTeam 51-200Since 2016H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

51 days ago

Salary

$50 - $70 / hour

Seniority

Senior

Postgraduate DegreeExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

• Create accurate, high-quality scientific content for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other HCPs • Build PowerPoint decks, speaker notes, text modules, and supporting assets for: Webinars & virtual programs, Live programs & symposium highlights, Podcasts and multi-format education • Distill large source decks (e.g., 60–100 conference slides) into clear 10–15-slide educational stories with focused objectives and takeaways • Stay current on guidelines, pipelines, and key literature in assigned disease areas • Apply adult learning principles to content flow, interactivity, and reinforcement • Develop learning objectives, outlines, agendas, and assessment questions (polls, surveys, knowledge checks) • Translate complex data into accessible visuals; guide designers on chart selection and permissions-friendly approaches • Partner directly with faculty/KOLs: ask the right scientific questions, shape narratives, and uphold rigor • Align content with program goals and client expectations; diplomatically negotiate scope (e.g., realistic slide counts for allotted time) • Work cross-functionally with Medical Science Directors, producers, editors, and creative teams • Lead content work streams from kickoff through delivery across multiple concurrent projects • Manage evolving inputs (late-breaking data, faculty availability) and hit aggressive timelines • Maintain documentation, references, and version control across shared systems

Job Requirements

  • Proven experience creating HCP education (digital, live, or hybrid) at a medical education, MedComms, or Medical Affairs organization
  • Hands-on slide-led programming experience (webinars, live programs, symposium highlights)
  • Deep expertise in at least one priority area: Hematology/Oncology (prostate cancer a plus)
  • Non-malignant hematology
  • Rare diseases
  • Demonstrated ability to lead faculty conversations and make story/structure recommendations rooted in adult learning
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; meticulous referencing and editorial standards
  • Advanced PowerPoint skills; strong Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Degree: Advanced degree preferred (MD, PhD, PharmD, RN/NP/PA); BS with significant relevant experience considered
  • Work style: self-directed, resourceful, deadline-driven; comfortable asking questions early.

Benefits

  • Initial 6-month term, high performers often continue long-term

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