← All roles

Senior Medical Writer - Medical Communications

Avalere Health· Medical – Medical/Scientific Affairs
Apply on company site
Hybrid (Remote (US) and multiple city hubs)$100k - $115kPermanent/full-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior Medical Writer responsible for developing high-quality Oncology-focused medical communications content, providing editorial oversight, and guiding projects from brief to delivery within Avalere Health.

Responsibilities

  • Research, write, and revise high-quality, original editorial content (Oncology)
  • Ensure scientific accuracy while editing and referencing
  • Liaise with clients, authors and colleagues to progress projects effectively
  • Attend congresses, symposia and advisory board meetings as required and liaising with speakers and clients
  • Provide input on project specifications, costings and schedules, working with the internal account team to ensure projects are delivered to time and budget
  • Provide good briefings to colleagues and freelancers
  • Actively participate in account development meetings to grow repeat business
  • Support and mentor new writers

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences; PharmD or PhD highly preferred
  • Ideally 2+ years' of medical writing experience, preferably publications, in a medcomms agency
  • Proven experience in the development of scientific content across Oncology focused accounts is essential
  • Proficiency in the use of MS Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Proficiency in Internet and PubMed searches
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team

Skills

Required:Oncology editorial content developmentScientific accuracy and referencing

Benefits

  • 401K plan with employer match up to 4% (immediately vested)
  • life insurance
  • disability coverage
  • medical, dental, and vision plans
  • hybrid and remote working options
  • option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year
  • 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day
  • 9 public holidays
  • gifted end-of-year holidays
  • early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August
  • employee assistance program with counselling
  • enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies
  • continuous opportunities for professional development
  • global mobility opportunities
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Avalere Health

EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE

Avalere Health is a global strategic partner for the healthcare industry. Learn how our advisory, medical, and marketing experts unite to reach every patient.

healthcare
Company profileWebsite

More open roles at Avalere Health