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  • Set the strategic direction for scientific content across client accounts, ensuring alignment with client objectives and medical priorities.
  • Provide senior-level oversight and ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency of all deliverables.
  • Lead cross-functional teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development through proposals and pitches.

Medical Writing Scientific Communication Client Management Cross-functional Collaboration

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US

  • Serve as scientific lead for client teams, ensuring content is evidence-based, accurate, and strategically aligned.
  • Analyze complex medical literature and mentor junior team members including Medical Writers.
  • Support business development, advisory boards, and regulatory review processes.

This partner company is a medical communications agency serving pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. It offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development and scientific leadership.

Europe

  • Develop and manage medical content for pharmaceutical, biopharma, and device clients, including SRDs, FAQs, and slide sets.
  • Drive document development from material gathering through MLR review, using tools like Veeva PromoMats.
  • Collaborate with global teams to ensure timely, high-quality, compliant deliverables that meet client needs.

EVERSANA provides next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. With over 7,000 employees globally, the company serves more than 650 clients and is certified as a Great Place to Work, fostering an inclusive culture.

US

  • Lead scientific strategy and content development for oncology-focused medical communications programs.
  • Serve as a senior scientific partner to clients, driving brand planning and new business initiatives.
  • Manage multiple projects with rigorous editorial standards and cross-functional collaboration.

This role is listed on behalf of a partner company that provides AI-powered job matching services. Jobgether is a platform that uses AI to connect candidates with hiring companies, emphasizing efficiency and objectivity in recruitment.

US

  • Lead the development of disease-state and product-specific materials and the omni-channel scientific communications strategy.
  • Oversee the development of standard and custom responses to unsolicited requests and create internal Medical Information resources.
  • Lead publication strategy and execution for clinical and nonclinical data including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations.

Mineralys Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines to target hypertension and related comorbidities. The company is fully remote and headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania.

$145,000–$165,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Provide scientific and medical direction to integrate clinical relevance into client brand strategies.
  • Monitor disease categories and product labeling to derive actionable insights for medical strategy.
  • Support senior Medical staff in new business and thought leadership while training junior team members.

Inizio Evoke is a healthcare communications agency that aims to make health more human through strategic and creative work. They foster an inclusive, authentic culture and offer flexible work environments with a focus on collaboration and professional growth.

US

  • Plan, develop, and oversee scientific content for oncology accounts across multiple therapeutic areas.
  • Lead client interactions, brand strategy, and the scientific portion of brand planning and business development.
  • Manage resource allocation, develop SOWs, and identify areas for new and organic growth.

Lockwood collaborates with pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device clients to develop science-based medical communication strategies. Over a third of its staff hold advanced scientific or medical degrees, and most work remotely, fostering a flexible, work-life balanced culture.

United States

  • Provide strategic medical communication recommendations to support brand goals.
  • Lead execution of content development activities for oncology accounts.
  • Manage writing tasks including research, data-checking, and reference annotation.

Lockwood partners with pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies to develop science-based medical communications strategies. Over a third of our staff hold advanced scientific or medical degrees, and our flexible remote structure supports work-life balance and attracts top talent.

  • Develop high-quality, medically accurate scientific content for brand goals.
  • Engage with KOLs and HCPs while managing resources and timelines.
  • Conduct background research, data-checking, and reference annotation.

Lockwood collaborates with pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device clients to create holistic, science-based medical communication strategies. Over a third of staff hold advanced degrees, and most work remotely, fostering a flexible structure and work-life balance.

UK

  • Research and develop technical materials ensuring accuracy and editorial style.
  • Partner with clients and KOLs on content development and attend scientific meetings.
  • Create materials for different medical audiences in various media formats.

ApotheCom is a leader in medical communications, providing high-quality medical communications programmes. As part of Inizio, a global healthcare consulting group with over 10,000 employees, they foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.

US

  • Lead scientific content planning and development for oncology accounts, overseeing brand strategy and client interactions.
  • Manage resource allocation, timelines, and SOWs in partnership with client services, driving organic growth.
  • Requires 10+ years of experience in promotional medical education, strong data analysis skills, and oncology expertise.

Lockwood collaborates with pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device clients to develop science-based strategies through medical communications. Over a third of staff hold advanced scientific degrees, and most work remotely, fostering work-life balance and attracting top talent.

$110,000–$130,000/yr
United States

  • Lead and oversee a portfolio of medical communications projects from strategy through delivery.
  • Provide scientific and strategic consultation to clients across therapeutic areas and products.
  • Manage cross-functional teams, ensure on-time and on-budget delivery, and build trusted client partnerships.

Ashfield MedComms is a global leader in medical communications, serving clients across medical affairs, publications, and commercial. As part of Inizio Medical, we leverage an international network to provide scale and depth of expertise, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.

UK

  • Lead global publications teams in thrombolytics and respiratory.
  • Partner with senior clients on high-impact publications and strategy.
  • Oversee and mentor junior writers in a supportive team environment.

We are a global leader in the medical communications space, with more than 900 people across Europe, the US and APAC. We pride ourselves on setting the standard for industry best practices, with unparalleled dedication to impactful and innovative communication.

$130,000–$150,000/yr
US Canada

  • Develop and execute publication strategies aligned with client objectives and evidence priorities across manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and congress activity.
  • Provide senior scientific oversight to ensure accuracy, clarity, and strategic alignment across deliverables including scientific platforms, core decks, and advisory board materials.
  • Serve as a senior scientific and strategic client contact, building trusted relationships and guiding content priorities and data interpretation.

Real Chemistry is a global healthcare communications and marketing agency that uses deep scientific expertise, human-centered creativity, and AI-driven insights to transform healthcare. The company is Great Place to Work certified and fosters a culture of collaboration and excellence.

$69,000–$115,500/yr
Canada

  • Provide medical writing services and consultation to clinical research scientists and academic partners, including researching, writing, and editing scientific information.
  • Lead content planning and production of regulatory documents such as protocols, investigator brochures, and clinical study reports.
  • Act as primary contact and liaison with external publication executives and editors to coordinate content and revisions.

Alimentiv is a medical research organization providing medical writing services and consultation to clinical research scientists and academic partners. The company culture emphasizes continuous improvement and teamwork.

$145,000–$185,000/yr
US

  • Lead strategic direction and day-to-day oversight of a key global client account in Medical Affairs and Publications.
  • Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and oversee integrated scientific communications programs.
  • Drive operational excellence, mentor high-performing teams, and support business development for account growth.

Nucleus Global is a global leader in the medical communications space with locations across Europe, US, and APAC and a portfolio of 90-plus clients. It forms part of the Inizio Medical group, which includes Ashfield MedComms, ApotheCom, and MEDiSTRAVA.

$81,250–$87,750/yr
Australia 8w maternity 8w paternity

  • Develop high-quality, evidence-based medical content for healthcare professionals that supports clinical integrity and commercial objectives.
  • Translate complex scientific information into clear, compelling communications across print and digital formats.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including medical, legal, and design to manage multiple projects and meet timelines.

Montu is Australia's largest healthtech business focusing on alternative healthcare, supporting patients, doctors, and pharmacies. Founded in 2019, Montu has been recognized as Australia's fastest-growing tech company with a driven and results-focused culture.

$130,000–$160,000/yr
US

  • Provide strategic leadership for a key global client account spanning Medical Affairs and Publications, serving as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders.
  • Oversee account financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, profitability, and identify opportunities for organic growth.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop Client Services team members while driving operational excellence and contributing to business development.

Nucleus Global is a global leader in medical communications with locations across Europe, US, and APAC, serving a portfolio of 90-plus clients as part of the Inizio Medical group. The company fosters a friendly, informal culture with Friday socials, wellbeing weeks, and Town Hall events.

$175,000–$205,000/yr
North America

  • Lead strategic client partnerships and drive growth for pharmaceutical and biotech accounts.
  • Oversee the delivery of high-impact scientific visualization programs and manage financial performance.
  • Develop and mentor teams while collaborating across capabilities to deliver innovative solutions.

Real Chemistry is a global healthcare communications and marketing agency that uses scientific expertise, creativity, and AI to help pharmaceutical and biotech clients. Their culture is rooted in being 'best together' and they are committed to excellence and innovation.

Global

  • Independently plans and prepares regulatory documents and medical communications for all phases of product development.
  • Organizes, analyzes, interprets, and presents scientific and statistical information per ICH guidelines.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional internal and external document production teams.

Veristat is a global contract research organization with over 30 years of expertise accelerating life-changing therapies to patients worldwide. The company has a flexible, inclusive culture with a 70% remote workforce and 66% women-led teams.

$160,000–$190,000/yr
US

  • Lead creative engagements across multiple healthcare client accounts and manage teams.
  • Structure complete narratives and write in different voices to suit client and audience.
  • Oversee day-to-day deliverables under tight deadlines while delivering best-in-class work.

21GRAMS is a full-service healthcare advertising agency that combines bold creativity, strategic rigor, and deep scientific understanding to create work that improves healthcare outcomes. The company fosters a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and commitment to exceptional work, with a global presence as part of Real Chemistry.