Medical Writer Jobs

A Medical Writer in the publishing industry plays a crucial role in creating, editing, and reviewing medical content for various types of media such as books, academic journals, magazines, and medical websites. Their tasks include writing medical reports, summarizing medical studies, helping design clinical trials, and creating promotional materials for pharmaceutical companies. They are involved in the entire lifecycle of a medical publication, from development and writing to proofreading and publication, ensuring accuracy and adherence to ethical guidelines.

Essential skills for a Medical Writer include excellent written communication, attention to detail, strong research skills, and the ability to interpret and synthesize complex medical information. They should also have a thorough understanding of medical terminology and healthcare regulations. Preferred certifications for this role can include a Bachelor's degree or higher in life sciences or medicine, and certification from the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA). Prior roles that can lead to becoming a Medical Writer include experience as a Clinical Research Associate, Medical Journal Editor, Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, or any other role involving substantial medical writing or editing.

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Associate Scientist/Medical Writer- Content Digitization

  • Plymouth Meeting, PA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Plymouth Meeting, PA
  • 13 hours ago

Make a Difference! Join an organization dedicated to defining and advancing high-quality and accessible cancer care globally so all people can live better lives. This position contributes to the...

Remote Work

Science Writer

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 1 day ago

Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to...

Senior Medical Writer - Regulatory & Publications

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary The Senior Medical Writer Regulatory & Publications will be responsible for the preparation, development and support of high-quality regulatory and publications documents and writing...

Scientific Writer - Faculty & Institutional Development

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

papers, protocols, and other scientific or administrative reports....

Medical Writer

  • Cranbury, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Cranbury, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Ensure the scientific and clinical accuracy of all materials through comprehensive fact-checking of referenced literature....

Sr Medical Writer - Publications - Sponsor Dedicated - US or Canada

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 4 days ago

Salary Not Available Sr Medical Writer - Publications - Sponsor Dedicated - US or Canada Syneos Health/ inVentiv Health Commercial LLC Location: Kansas City, MO - 64118 Positions available: 1 Job #:...

Medical Writer Associate - Part-Time

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

General Summary of Position We are actively recruiting for a part-time Medical Writer Associate to join our team at MedStar Health Research Institute....

Freelance Medical Editor

  • 5 days ago
  • 5 days ago

COMPLIANCE Content Review: Assess and ensure clinical and patient-focused content meets regulatory standards and is medically accurate across formats Editing and Proofing: Perform rigorous editing and fact-checking...

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Scientific Writer - Integrative Oncology

  • Irvine, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 5 days ago

Thank you for your interest. Please note, the purpose of this posting is to recruit for on-going and future positions. Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research...

Health and Science Editor

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

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It's why we have a...

Sr Medical Writer Publications Sponsor

  • Marshfield, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Marshfield, WI
  • 5 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Sr Medical Writer - Publications - Sponsor Dedicated - US or Canada Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer...

Principal Medical Writer- Publications

  • Morrisville, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC
  • 6 days ago

Extensive knowledge of English grammar with a familiarity with AMA style guide. Understanding of FDA and ICH regulations and guidelines strongly preferred....

Scientific Writer - Urology - Kobashi

  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days ago

papers, protocols, and other scientific or administrative reports....

FSP-Scientific/Technical Writer

  • Collegeville, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Collegeville, PA
  • 7 days ago

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Our client's is seeking a highly motivated Sterile Manufacturing Scientific/Technical Writer job description which...

Sr Medical Writer, Regulatory (Home-based, US and Canada)

  • Morrisville, NC
  • 10 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC
  • 10 days ago

Mentors and leads less experienced medical writers on complex projects, as necessary....

Medical Writer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Learn what it takes to work as a video game writer: from resumes to writing tests to contracts and NDAs. This course will soon be retired. Last day to enroll is June 11 2025 What is it like to...
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
In this course, medical and scientific topics related to therapeutic uses, delivery methods, and bioavailability of medical cannabis will be covered. This course is eligible for Audit and Verified...

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Salary for Medical Writer Jobs Nationwide

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

Highest Education Level

Medical Writers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.3%
Master's Degree
29.6%
Doctorate Degree
18.8%
Associate's Degree
2.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.0%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.4%
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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