Senior Medical Writer – Publications

Real Chemistry

Senior Medical Writer leading scientific publication development for healthcare communications at Real Chemistry. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into clear narratives.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeCalifornia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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, GPP 2022, and journal-specific requirements; serve as a guidelines resource for the wider 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 both content and strategy
Maintain consistency in messaging, tone, and scientific accuracy across deliverables and across an account
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 Chemistry's 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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, GPP 2022) and journal submission processes
Experience supporting global congress submissions (e.g., ASCO, ASH, ESMO, AHA, ACR — depending on TA mix)
Strong ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific data and published literature
Familiarity with — and interest in shaping responsible use of — AI-assisted scientific writing workflows
Clear and effective written and verbal communication, with the confidence to engage senior authors and clients directly

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Mental wellness coaching and support
Access to online classes with LinkedIn Learning

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Hard Skills & Tools

manuscript developmentabstract writingposter creationliterature reviewdata interpretationpublication guidelinesscientific communicationAI-assisted writingmedical communicationscongress submissions

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationcollaborationconsensus-buildingproject managementadaptabilitycoachingquality assurancestrategic thinking

Certifications

PhDPharmDMDMSMPH