Medical Writer

MERGE

Medical Writer developing scientific/clinical content in collaboration with Medical Directors at MERGE, a health and wellness marketing agency.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $77,800 - $114,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Be responsible for effectively developing scientific/clinical content, in collaboration with or under the guidance of a Medical Director
Collaborate with medical and copy teams to research, write, and edit content in distinct therapeutic categories, ensuring scientific validity and clinical applicability
Content development: sales aids, whitepapers, slide kits, case studies, conference reports, video scripts, website content, mechanism of action materials, reprint carriers, and patient education materials
Cultivate expertise in assigned therapeutic areas
Research and secure references to ensure the accuracy of medical/scientific statements and brand claims
Work with scientific content associate to annotate content to ensure all deliverables are fully cited and supported by reliable sources
Work with art directors to ensure data visualization is accurate and effective
Attend review committee meetings, support clients in resolving issues; ensure executed copy updates address review committee requirements
Interact with clients on issues related to scientific content and project deadlines under the direction of account management and the medical director
Inform account management of potential barriers to successful project completion

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-2 years of clinical based writing/publishing, or pharmaceutical writing experience
1-2 years of experience in Medical Advertising, Medical Communications, marketing/strategic planning, and the journal publication process is preferred but not required
Master's degree in Life Sciences; PhD or PharmD preferred, or equivalent work experience
Diabetes background preferred
Able to work within multiple therapeutic areas and can quickly gain command of new areas
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret scientific data
Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to manage projects with limited direction and work within tight deadlines is required
Familiar with research processes, PubMed, and other document delivery systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
401K
Lifestyle Spending Account
Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance
Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical writingmedical writingcontent developmentscientific data analysiseditingresearchproject managementdata visualizationtherapeutic area expertisemedical communications

Soft Skills

interpersonal communicationorganizational skillsanalytical skillscollaborationtime managementproblem-solvingattention to detailadaptabilityclient interactionteamwork

Certifications

Master's degree in Life SciencesPhDPharmD