Medical Writer (Medical Affairs)

Red Nucleus is hiring a Medical Writer to join our global team! This role can be based out of our US offices or can be full-time remote in the US. 

Our purpose is advancing knowledge to improve lives. We succeed by being the premier provider of strategic learning and development, scientific advisory services, and medical communications solutions for the life sciences industry. Our global team is composed of nearly 1000 full-time employees whose commitment to creativity, quality, and on-time delivery is unrivaled in our space.

At Red Nucleus, we believe in providing a rich working environment that pushes us to innovate in ways that engages our employees to be their best selves.  Our culture is about meaningful work, a true sense of community and fun.  We love to celebrate our people and we are proud to have been Internationally recognized as a “Great Place to Work".    

How You Will Contribute

In this position, you will be working with our Medical Communications team. For more information about our team, please visit Med Comms l Red Nucleus.

Job Overview

The Medical Writer works closely with the Medical Director or Account Lead on the Medical Services Team with planning, creating, proofreading, annotating, and managing scientific content for an assigned account(s) across a range of therapeutic areas, addressing different target audiences. Content could be delivered through a variety of print and digital formats, including newsletters, articles, slide presentations, executive summaries, eLearning platforms, and Web applications. The Medical Writer is expected to lead individual projects and client communications, when appropriate, and provide internal team/client(s) with strategic medical communication recommendations that support the achievement of brand goals in the marketplace.

Responsibilities range from liaising with other team members for writing and other content-related tasks (eg, research, fact checking, annotations) to leading development of individual projects, contributing to internal client strategy workshops, leading client calls correlated with assigned projects, and managing onsite conference/advisory board activities, as appropriate. The desired candidate should be a leader who is highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and strategic in practice. Strong communication, scheduling flexibility, timeline prioritization, PowerPoint proficiency, and keen attention to detail are essential skills for success in this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Support the Medical Services Team with strategic planning, developing, writing, and editing materials to meet deliverable milestones 

Deliver high-quality work in partnership with the Team Lead/Medical Director 

Lead the development of assigned project(s) successfully meeting client expectations with Medical Director or Lead Account review/guidance 

Conduct research on assigned projects, fact check, and secure references 

Proofread and annotate work to comply with in-house, client, and/or American Medical Association (AMA) style guides 

Assist with client regulatory submissions into appropriate platform(s) and, if appropriate, join medical, legal, and regulatory review process
Work closely with Account Director and Medical Director to build client confidence in Red Nucleus service offerings and participate on client calls as appropriate

Apply creative and critical thinking skills to resolve problems or issues in a variety of situations 

Provide onsite support at key client meetings or events in adherence with the standards and expectations of Red Nucleus 

Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, standards, and key medical topics and terminology to serve as a resource to internal and client teams 

Exhibit a professional image and demeanor; demonstrate adaptability and dedication to exceptional client service

Education, Experience, and Required Skills 

Advanced degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, nursing, or biosciences preferred. Undergraduate degree in related discipline with applicable combination of education and experience will be considered 

Clinical content development and writing experience preferred, with strategic focus in a medical communication agency setting (~2-3 years preferred); this can include, but is not limited to, development of unbranded, branded, promotional slide decks, advisory boards, core claims documents, or eLearning

Strong writing skills and medical terminology knowledge, with a high level of attention to detail 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and, in particular, PowerPoint 

Strong organizational and timeline prioritization skills; scheduling flexibility to accommodate work volumes with the ability to manage multiple assignments 

Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently or as part of a team 

Ability to travel overnight for business on an occasional basis (approximately 15%-25%) 

Potential for remote position or attendance to Yardley office

What You Will Enjoy at Red Nucleus

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

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.

To learn more about working at Red Nucleus, please visit Careers I Red Nucleus.

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