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Principal Medical Writer

Virtual Vocations Inc · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Leading the development of high-quality scientific content, the full-time Principal Medical Writer will create deliverables for healthcare professionals while managing writers and freelancers, conducting literature reviews, and ensuring compliance with editorial standards in a remote environment.
Key responsibilities

Develop high-quality scientific content for print and event deliverables aligned with educational objectives
Manage workflow by assigning tasks to internal writers and freelancers, ensuring timely project completion
Conduct extensive literature reviews and prepare materials for pharmaceutical promotional review processes

Required qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a medical communications agency or company with a strong portfolio
Advanced degree (MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, or MS) in a healthcare-related field preferred
Experience preparing content for MLR review processes and understanding pharmaceutical compliance requirements
Proficiency in AMA style and in-house editorial standards
Ability to travel for events and meetings approximately one to three days per quarter