Medical Writer – Medical Affairs

Red Nucleus

Medical Writer focusing on scientific integrity and accuracy of content for life sciences industry. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and supporting project deliverables while working remotely from the United States.

Posted 4/26/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, scientific integrity, and accuracy of medical content for pharmaceutical and medical device clients.
Serve as the lead medical writer for assigned clients, brands, or therapeutic areas.
Participate in client interactions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute deliverables efficiently and to quality expectations.
Support project pitch development and delivery by providing medical and scientific expertise to client engagement teams.
Provide medical and scientific support during client meetings, workshops, and advisory board meetings.
Prepare and submit content for medical legal regulatory review in client submission/referencing systems.
Collaborate with Design to ensure visuals are scientifically accurate and align with client preference/style guide and regulatory guidelines.
Conduct end-to-end validation of the content of projects, reporting and resolving issues with relevant team members.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree in life sciences (MSc, PhD, PharmD, or MD)
Minimum 2 years of relevant medical information, communications or marketing writing experience (agency, pharmaceutical or independent)
Understanding of clinical research, the drug development process, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
Exemplary written, verbal, analytical, and editing skills.
Experience with presenting and interacting with medical and scientific experts, utilizing problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented and highly organized individual.
Naturally inquisitive and attentive individual, who is able to ask and answer enquiring questions.
Enjoys challenge of interweaving multiple tasks within a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment.
Team player with good interpersonal skills.
Previous experience working with health care clients in an agency setting.
Prior experience in digital media, web applications or new technology.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Diversity, equity and inclusion are valued at Red Nucleus and we believe we have a shared responsibility to provide equal opportunity and foster an inclusive spirit. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, caste, sexual orientation, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Standard Company work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm EST. This role may require occasional travel for team meetings or company events.

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Hard Skills & Tools

medical writingscientific content developmentclinical researchdrug development processregulatory guidelinesmedical legal regulatory reviewcontent validationeditingcommunications writingmarketing writing

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingdetail-orientedorganizational skillsinquisitiveinterpersonal skillsteam playerability to work under deadlines

Certifications

MScPhDPharmDMD