Senior Medical Writer

Description
Join our strong and growing Publications and Medical Affairs team. Acumen Medical Communications, a leader in medical writing services, is looking for a full-time remote Senior Medical Writer. The Senior Medical Writer will primarily support the writing and development of clinical and scientific abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and presentations and medical affairs deliverables. This position offers a clear pathway to broader career development opportunities over time, including:

Expanding involvement in publication planning and client account strategy
Mentoring and supervising junior medical writers
Developing client relationship management skills

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, writing, and development of peer-reviewed manuscripts, congress abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and other scientific communication materials in alignment with client objectives and publication plans.
Collaborate closely with authors, key opinion leaders, and cross-functional teams (medical, clinical, regulatory, and biostatistics) to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to journal and congress guidelines.
Interpret complex clinical and scientific data, ensuring data integrity and scientific rigor across deliverables.
Manage multiple concurrent projects with accountability for timelines, quality standards, and client satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with Good Publication Practice (GPP 2022), ICMJE, PhRMA, and client-specific standards for transparency and authorship.
Support medical affairs initiatives, such as scientific platforms, medical response documents, and training materials, as needed.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a primary point of contact for assigned projects and identifying opportunities for continued collaboration.

Requirements

5+ years of experience developing scientific and medical content for conferences and medical journals in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Minimum of Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline; advanced degree (PhD, PharmD) preferred.
Strong understanding of clinical research design, data interpretation, and ethical publication standards.
Demonstrated excellence in writing, editing, and project management skills with attention to accuracy and scientific credibility.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and work independently.
Experience developing content for broader medical affairs team use is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other relevant software tools.
Proficiency with Smart Sheet and InDesign is a plus.