Principal Medical Writer – Publications
Principal Medical Writer – Publications (Client-Side Pharma) Location: United States (Remote) Sector: Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology | Medical Affairs | Publications We’re supporting a leading pharmaceutical company in their search for a Principal Medical Writer to join their Medical Affairs organisation, with a focus on publications strategy and scientific communications. This is a high-impact role responsible for shaping and delivering global publication plans, ensuring high-quality dissemination of clinical and scientific data across key therapeutic areas. The Role As a Principal Medical Writer, you will play a central role in planning and executing publication strategy, working closely with cross-functional teams including Clinical Development, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs. You’ll be responsible for translating complex clinical data into clear, accurate, and compliant scientific communications, while engaging with external authors and key opinion leaders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead development of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and congress presentations
- Drive and maintain global publication plans aligned with clinical and regulatory milestones
- Collaborate with Clinical, Biostats, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs teams
- Manage relationships with external authors, investigators, and KOLs
- Oversee and review work delivered by medical communications agencies
- Ensure compliance with ICMJE and GPP3
- Provide strategic input on data dissemination and publication positioning
What We’re Looking For
- Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MSc) in a life sciences discipline
- Significant experience in medical writing within pharma/biotech or medical communications
- Strong track record in publications (manuscripts, congress materials, publication planning)
- Experience working cross-functionally within clinical and medical teams
- Strong understanding of publication strategy, authorship, and compliance standards
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Preferred Experience
- Experience in oncology or other complex therapeutic areas
- Prior experience in a client-side pharma environment
- Experience managing external agencies and vendors
- Exposure to global publication planning and execution
Why Consider This Role
- Opportunity to work within a global pharma organisation at the forefront of scientific innovation
- Highly strategic role with visibility across Medical Affairs and Clinical teams
- Direct impact on how clinical data is communicated to the scientific community
- Flexible working environment
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