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Senior Medical Writer/Medical Writer II - Brand/Promo
Lumanity · United States · back to the listing
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What this role officially is
technical communicator — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Technical communicators prepare clear, concise and professional communication from product developers to users of the products such as online help, user manuals, white papers, specifications and industrial videos. For this, they analyse products, legal requirements, markets, customers and users. They develop information and media concepts, standards, structures and software tool support. They plan the content creation and media production processes, develop written, graphical, video or other contents, generate media output, release their information products and receive feedback from the users.
Also known as: technical editor, technical documentation author, senior technical communicator, technical communicators, technical content developer, user experience designer
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- 27 bullet points. Long requirement lists deter qualified candidates, who read them as hard gates. Scope clarity
- No pay range published. Candidates cannot tell whether applying is worth their time. Pay transparency
- No location or timezone policy stated, so a candidate cannot tell where they may work from. Scope clarity
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Overview/About Lumanity
Lumanity is dedicated to improving health outcomes by accelerating and optimizing access to life-changing medicines. As a global strategic partner that brings together strategy, evidence, engagement, and technology, we were designed to engineer breakthrough value to tackle our clients’ toughest challenges by revolutionizing how value is generated, demonstrated, and communicated.
Responsibilities / Position overview
The Medical Writer II/Senior Medical Writer supports development of scientifically accurate, strategically aligned content across commercial, medical affairs, and promotional medical education deliverables.
• Develop high-quality, scientifically accurate content across a range of medical affairs and promotional medical education deliverables including, but limited to, slide decks, speaker/faculty presentations, leave-behinds, infographics and visual scientific storytelling, website and digital/social media contact.
• Conduct literature searches, reference identification/acquisition, and background research to support content accuracy.
• Translate complex clinical/scientific data into clear, audience-appropriate messaging for HCPs, balancing scientific rigor with creative and strategic objectives.
• Partner with creative, design, and digital teams to ensure content is both scientifically sound and visually/strategically effective.
• Edit and proofread material for scientific accuracy, consistency, and adherence to reference/annotation standards.
• Ensure all content complies with client, regulatory, and medical/legal review (MLR) requirements.
• Participate in client calls, ad boards, and content development workshops as required.
• Contribute scientific/therapeutic expertise to new business proposals and client presentations as needed.
Qualifications
Requirements:
• PhD, PharmD, or MD required.
• 1–2+ years of medical writing experience in a medical communications/advertising agency, medical affairs, or promotional med ed setting (experience with slide decks, HCP-facing presentations, or branded materials strongly preferred over publications-only backgrounds).
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific/clinical data into clear, audience-appropriate content across multiple formats.
• Strong command of AMA style and referencing standards.
• Comfort working across both non-promotional (medical affairs) and promotional/branded content, understanding the distinct compliance and tone considerations of each.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
DesirableExperience:
• Experience supporting advisory boards, speaker training, or workshops.
• Familiarity with MLR/regulatory review processes in a pharma or agency setting.
• Experience with digital/omnichannel content (web, interactive, social).
Benefits
We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on what matters to you – health and well-being, personal finances, professional development, and a healthy work/life balance:
• Competitive salary plus bonus scheme
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Flexible paid time off program + 10 paid holidays
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Health savings account option with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Company-paid life insurance coverage at 1.5x annual salary
• Paid parental leave and more
Originally posted on Himalayas
Lumanity is dedicated to improving health outcomes by accelerating and optimizing access to life-changing medicines. As a global strategic partner that brings together strategy, evidence, engagement, and technology, we were designed to engineer breakthrough value to tackle our clients’ toughest challenges by revolutionizing how value is generated, demonstrated, and communicated.
Responsibilities / Position overview
The Medical Writer II/Senior Medical Writer supports development of scientifically accurate, strategically aligned content across commercial, medical affairs, and promotional medical education deliverables.
• Develop high-quality, scientifically accurate content across a range of medical affairs and promotional medical education deliverables including, but limited to, slide decks, speaker/faculty presentations, leave-behinds, infographics and visual scientific storytelling, website and digital/social media contact.
• Conduct literature searches, reference identification/acquisition, and background research to support content accuracy.
• Translate complex clinical/scientific data into clear, audience-appropriate messaging for HCPs, balancing scientific rigor with creative and strategic objectives.
• Partner with creative, design, and digital teams to ensure content is both scientifically sound and visually/strategically effective.
• Edit and proofread material for scientific accuracy, consistency, and adherence to reference/annotation standards.
• Ensure all content complies with client, regulatory, and medical/legal review (MLR) requirements.
• Participate in client calls, ad boards, and content development workshops as required.
• Contribute scientific/therapeutic expertise to new business proposals and client presentations as needed.
Qualifications
Requirements:
• PhD, PharmD, or MD required.
• 1–2+ years of medical writing experience in a medical communications/advertising agency, medical affairs, or promotional med ed setting (experience with slide decks, HCP-facing presentations, or branded materials strongly preferred over publications-only backgrounds).
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific/clinical data into clear, audience-appropriate content across multiple formats.
• Strong command of AMA style and referencing standards.
• Comfort working across both non-promotional (medical affairs) and promotional/branded content, understanding the distinct compliance and tone considerations of each.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
DesirableExperience:
• Experience supporting advisory boards, speaker training, or workshops.
• Familiarity with MLR/regulatory review processes in a pharma or agency setting.
• Experience with digital/omnichannel content (web, interactive, social).
Benefits
We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on what matters to you – health and well-being, personal finances, professional development, and a healthy work/life balance:
• Competitive salary plus bonus scheme
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Flexible paid time off program + 10 paid holidays
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Health savings account option with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Company-paid life insurance coverage at 1.5x annual salary
• Paid parental leave and more
Originally posted on Himalayas