Medical Writer Jobs

A Medical Writer in the biotechnology industry plays a vital role by creating clear and comprehensive documentation that communicates complex scientific information effectively. They develop a range of documents, including research reports, clinical study protocols, regulatory submissions, and educational materials. Accuracy, clarity, and consistency are paramount in their writing, which requires a deep understanding of scientific methodologies and terminologies. They also need to be updated with current regulatory guidelines and ethical considerations.

Essential skills for a Medical Writer include excellent written and verbal communication, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to present complex data in an understandable manner. They should possess a strong background in life sciences, and often, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientific or medical field is required. Certification from organizations like the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) or the European Medical Writers Association (EMWA) can further enhance their credibility. Preceding job roles that could lead to a career as a Medical Writer may include Clinical Research Associate, Regulatory Affairs Specialist, or Scientific Editor.

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Medical Writer - Clinical Research/IND

  • Frederick, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 1 day ago

Writer to support the Office of Regulated Activities (ORA) under the DoD (Dept. of Army) located at Ft....

Principal Medical Writer

  • MA
  • 1 day ago
  • MA
  • 1 day ago

The Principal Medical Writer works under the direction of Medical Writing management and collaborates with cross-functional internal and external document production teams....

Remote Work

Principal Medical Writer - Regulatory and Medical Writing

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 2 days ago

PRINCIPAL MEDICAL WRITER - REGULATORY AND MEDICAL WRITING SUMMARY: The Senior Medical Writer will collaborate with internal teams to lead, write, and manage completion of clinical regulatory documents...

Remote Work

Senior Medical Writer (Remote)

  • Naples, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Naples, FL
  • 2 days ago

Arthrex is actively searching for a Senior Medical Writer who is responsible for managing specific aspects of the Arthrex Regulatory Affairs Medical Writing program with an emphasis on supporting regulatory...

Remote Work

AMCP Dossier Medical Writer (REMOTE)

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

AMCP Dossier Medical Writer Job Description As a Medical Writer, you will be responsible for writing and editing high-quality AMCP dossiers for assigned therapeutic areas or assets....

Remote Work

Senior Medical Writer (AMCP Dossiers) - Remote

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

writing Scientific writing Medical Writer AMCP Oncology Cancer AMCP Dossier Medical writing Scientific writing Medical Writer AMCP Oncology Cancer...

Remote Work

Part Time Medical Writer - Medicine

  • Hershey, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Hershey, PA
  • 3 days ago

Part Time Medical Writer - Medicine The Department of Medicine is seeking a Part Time Medical Writer....

Medical Writer

  • North Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Writing Managed Care/Market Access AMCP Dossier Writing Medical Communications Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) Scientific and Medical Writing Managed Care/Market Access...

Senior Medical Writer (Remote)

  • Naples, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Naples, FL
  • 3 days ago

Arthrex is actively searching for a Senior Medical Writer who is responsible for managing specific aspects of the Arthrex Regulatory Affairs Medical Writing program with an emphasis on supporting regulatory...

Medical Writer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

The Research Medical Writer is an active member on committees and task forces and participates on projects as assigned....

Remote Work

Medical Writer

  • Mettawa, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Mettawa, IL
  • 5 days ago

writing support for multiple assets within a therapeutic area(s) Understand, assimilate, and interpret sources of information with appropriate guidance/direction from team members....

Medical Writer, Medical Affairs (Neurology)

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

About This Role Axsome Therapeutics is seeking a highly collaborative, self-motivated Medical Writer to draft, edit and submit high quality, medically accurate documents including manuscripts, conference...

Remote Work

Serves as a member of the medical writing team for projects with medical writing deliverables. Provides feedback to the lead medical writer on progress of document editorial process....

Remote Work

Medical Writer (Med Affairs)

  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago

The Medical Writer collaborates closely with the Medical Director and cross-functional teammates in the development and execution of scientific strategies and tactics....

Medical Writer (Med Affairs)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago

The Medical Writer collaborates closely with the Medical Director and cross-functional teammates in the development and execution of scientific strategies and tactics....

Medical Writer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Mini Medical School: Introduction to Medical Science
This three-week course offers you a fascinating and informative introduction to modern medicine. Whether youd like to better communicate with healthcare professionals, youre considering a career...
Medical Terminology
Medical terminology is the study of the rules of medical word building. Receive a thorough grounding in basic medical terminology through a study of root words, prefixes and suffixes. This course...
Medical Cannabis
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Salary for Medical Writer Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireBiotechnology research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Medical Writer positions.



Highest Education Level

Medical Writers offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
41.1%
Bachelor's Degree
29.6%
Master's Degree
25.6%
Associate's Degree
1.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.0%
High School or GED
0.8%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Medical Writers
1-2 years
38.7%
4-6 years
23.0%
6-8 years
12.5%
2-4 years
9.2%
8-10 years
9.1%
None
6.9%
Less than 1 year
0.7%



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