Senior Medical Writer – Medical Communications

Avalere

Senior Medical Writer creating high-quality medical affairs deliverables at Avalere Health. Collaborating with teams to present scientific data for a variety of audiences and client objectives.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical writing with a strong focus on scientific accuracy and editorial quality. Proficient in project management and client liaison, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality content.

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Medical Writing ExperienceScientific AccuracyMS Office ProficiencyProject ManagementClient Liaison

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Hard Skills

Medical WritingEditorial Content CreationScientific EditingProject Specification DevelopmentCosting and Scheduling

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationMentoringEffective CommunicationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS PowerPointMS ExcelPubMed

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Life SciencesPharmDPhD

Industry Keywords

Agency SettingAccount DevelopmentCongress AttendanceSymposia Participation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, write, and revise high-quality, original editorial content
Ensure scientific accuracy while editing and referencing
Liaise with clients, authors and colleagues to progress projects effectively
Attend congresses, symposia and advisory board meetings as required and liaising with speakers and clients
Provide input on project specifications, costings and schedules, working with the internal account team to ensure projects are delivered to time and budget
Provide good briefings to colleagues and freelancers
Actively participate in account development meetings to grow repeat business
Mentor new writers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences; PharmD or PhD highly advantageous
Minimum 2 years' of medical writing experience in an agency setting
Proficiency in the use of MS Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Proficiency in Internet and PubMed searches
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

You will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested)
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible working arrangements including hybrid and remote work
20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day
Recognise 9 public holidays
Gifted end-of-year holidays
Early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August
Access free counselling through our employee assistance program
Continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training and support