Medical Writer – Publications

Red Nucleus

Medical Writer at Red Nucleus collaborating on scientific communications within the life sciences industry. Responsible for producing high-quality manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in writing and editing scientific manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations, with a strong understanding of preclinical and clinical drug development. Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment while managing deadlines and adhering to the AMA writing style.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MD, PhD, Or PharmDPeer-Reviewed Publication WritingScientific Manuscript EditingAMA Writing StyleOrganizational And Time Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Scientific Manuscript WritingAbstract WritingPoster DevelopmentSlide Deck CreationData Review And Distillation

Soft Skills

Verbal Communication SkillsCollaboration In Virtual SettingDetail-Oriented Work Ethic

Industry Keywords

Preclinical Drug DevelopmentClinical Drug DevelopmentContent DevelopmentStandardized File Naming Criteria

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Researching, writing, and editing manuscripts, abstracts, slide presentations, posters, and other deliverables
Collaborating on client projects that are highly visible within the medical field
Delivering work by designated deadlines
Clearly communicating with team members to achieve goals regarding content development
Understanding various aspects of preclinical and clinical drug development
Ensuring all versions of deliverables are saved to team file according to standardized file naming criteria
Reviewing study data and distilling into thorough and well-written deliverables

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD, PhD in the life sciences, or PharmD required
Prior experience writing peer-reviewed publications, congress abstracts, posters, and slide decks
Ability to independently write and edit scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and training materials
Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to effectively collaborate in a virtual setting
Outstanding organizational/time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Understanding of the AMA writing style
Team player with a detail-oriented work ethic

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay, incentives, retirement, and income security programs
Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs focused on healthy lifestyles
Generous paid time off, employee assistance programs, and flexible work arrangements
Performance-driven environment including professional development and transfer opportunities
People-first culture fostering self expression, diversity, and a growth mindset
Celebrations! We love to celebrate service anniversaries, holidays, diversity and inclusion events, project milestones, and anything else that is meaningful to our employees
Support of the community organizations you are passionate about
Ongoing programs and events designed to bring our global team together