Job Overview
Real Chemistry is hiring a Senior Medical Writer to lead the development of high‑quality scientific publications within our Publications team. The role includes collaboration with clients, authors, and cross‑functional teams to translate complex data into clear, accurate, and strategically aligned outputs.
What Youll Do
* 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, GPP2022, and journal‑specific requirements; serve as a guidelines resource for the 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 content and strategy.
* Maintain consistency in messaging, tone, and scientific accuracy across deliverables and accounts.
* 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 Chemistrys 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.
What You Should Have
* 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, GPP2022) and journal submission processes.
* Experience supporting global congress submissions (e.g., ASCO, ASH, ESMO, AHA, ACR).
* Strong ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific data and published literature.
* Familiarity with—and interest in shaping—the responsible use of AI‑assisted scientific writing workflows.
* Clear and effective written and verbal communication, with confidence to engage senior authors and clients directly.
Pay Range
$90,000 - $100,000
Benefits and Perks
Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program including private medical, dental, and vision plans, generous holiday and paid time off, mental wellness coaching, access to LinkedIn Learning, and support in saving for the future. Benefits vary by region.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to any protected characteristic. Please let us know if you require accommodations throughout the interview process.
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