Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
MEDICAL WRITER
Medical
Job Summary
The
Medical Writer supports the Medical team in the research, development, and delivery of scientifically accurate and compelling content across healthcare and pharmaceutical projects. This individual will help translate complex medical and scientific concepts into clear, digestible materials for healthcare professionals (HCPs), clients, and internal stakeholders, with guidance and oversight from senior team members.
This position is ideal for individuals with strong scientific writing skills, a passion for healthcare communications, and a desire to grow within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Key Job Responsibilities (Duties may include, but are not limited to all or some of the following)
Scientific Research & Content Development - Assist in researching therapeutic areas, clinical data, and treatment trends to support content development.
- Draft and edit various materials including slide decks, fact sheets, digital content, and literature summaries.
- Translate clinical and scientific information into accessible, engaging messages for HCP audiences.
- Support the creation of medical education and promotional content, with guidance from senior team members.
- Monitor key journals and updates to remain current on therapeutic innovations and healthcare communications trends.
- Attend professional conferences or live advisory board meetings to capture and summarize key presentation or discussion highlights
Medical & Regulatory Compliance - Learn and adhere to regulatory standards (e.g., PhRMA, ACCME, FDA) and best practices for medical communications.
- Assist in the preparation and revision of content for Medical/Legal/Regulatory (MLR) review processes.
- Maintain familiarity with clinical literature and treatment guidelines relevant to assigned projects.
Cross-Functional Collaboration - Collaborate with internal teams (Account, Creative, Strategy) to align content with broader campaign goals.
- Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and content reviews.
- Provide logistical or content support for client presentations, training materials, and internal workshops.
Job Qualifications (Skills/Requirements)
- MD, PharmD, or PhD degree in a relevant scientific discipline
- 0-2 years of experience in medical writing, scientific communications, or medical Strong research and analytical skills, with experience using PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, and other medical literature databases
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex scientific concepts
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), reference management tools, and presentation software
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Knowledge of industry compliance and regulatory requirements for healthcare communications
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Medical, Account, Creative, and Digital teams
- Must be able to work in EST work time zone
- Ability to travel to client meetings and professional conferences, when applicable
- Goes above and beyond the job description and has the willingness to be flexible for the team, agency, and ultimately the work
About Calcium+Company Calcium+Company is redefining what it means to be a modern health communications group.
Award-winning and innovation-driven , we specialize in nourishing brands and companies across their entire lifecycle — and we do it through a dynamic structure of specialized divisions:
- Calcium (healthcare marketing)
- Amino (oncology marketing)
- Vitamin MD (medical communications)
- PRotein (public relations)
- Cobalt (commercial planning and market access)
Central to our success is our
Integrated Strategy Group , where brand, medical, and engagement strategies come together, powered by behavioral science and data analytics.
We’re proud of the work we do, but we’re just as proud of the
culture we’ve built . Calcium+Company was recently named one of
MM+M’s 2024 Best Places to Work , reflecting the authentic, supportive, and inspiring environment in which our team thrives.
Led by
CEO Judy Capano and
Group President Greg Lewis , we are a company where you can build extraordinary campaigns and
a nourishing career .
If you’re passionate about making a real difference through creativity, strategy, and collaboration, Calcium+Company may be the place for you. Benefits & Perks We Offer
- Paid annual vacation, personal and sick time off
- 11 Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Holiday Closure: Agency closed between Christmas and New Years
- Comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision
- Flexible spending accounts (Healthcare & Dependent)
- Competitive 401(k) investment with company match
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Telemedicine Services
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services)
- Summer Fridays
- Emphasis on Social Impact: A variety of specialized employee resource groups (PMCGs), programming and other initiatives.
- Lunch Credit for In-Office Days
- Annual Employee Gatherings & In-Office Events
This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of two in-office days per week.
For U.S. Job Seekers, it is the policy of Calcium+Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F. Powered by JazzHR
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Job Tags
Holiday work, Summer work, Local area, Flexible hours, 2 days per week,