Senior Medical Writer

About the Hiring Group

RTI Health Solutions (RTI-HS), a wholly owned subsidiary of RTI International, is an independent and internationally recognised research organisation. With offices in the US, UK, Spain, France, and Sweden, we provide healthcare consulting and research expertise to optimise decision making for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device products across the development and marketing lifecycle. Clients rely on our expertise, quality standards, and integrity to guide their product development and regulatory and market access strategies. Our various practice areas include Value, Access, and HEOR; Patient-Centered and Outcomes Research; Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Medical Communications; Global Business Operations; and Strategic Consulting and Growth.

Are you a lover of research with strong writing skills looking for a place where you can work on different projects each week? Do you enjoy a mix of collaborative and independent work? Are you unfazed by public speaking and able to confidently lead meetings while fielding questions from clients and colleagues with ease? RTI-HS is seeking an experienced Senior medical writer to join our growing Medical Communications and Strategy team—and you might be just the right person!

Our team brings extensive experience in developing publications across a range of therapeutic areas, including pharmacoepidemiology, patient-centered outcomes research, and economic evaluations. We specialize in publishing SLRs, TLRs, and Delphi panels, working alongside expert researchers to ensure methodological rigor and clear data presentation.

To be considered for this position, please ensure you submit a cover letter along with your application

What You'll Do

As Senior Medical Writer, you’ll lead project meetings with internal colleagues and external clients, steering discussions around complex data and ensuring timelines progress smoothly. You’ll work closely with RTI-HS editors and creative services to craft polished, high-impact deliverables that align with industry and client expectations. In addition to your publication expertise, you’ll help shape our team’s strategic direction and mentor others as part of your leadership contribution.

You will:

• Lead publication planning and development, collaborating with internal teams and external authors to deliver high-quality medical and scientific communications (e.g., manuscripts, abstracts, posters) for peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Interpret study results, literature, and supporting data to produce clear, impactful content for both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Manage publication workflows from concept to submission, including stakeholder coordination, compliance processes, strategic guidance, and quality control.
• Ensure all materials meet ethical and industry standards (e.g., ICMJE, GPP) and align with journal/conference requirements and client expectations.
• Oversee multiple concurrent timelines and priorities, delivering on time and within budget while fostering strong client relationships.
• Guide strategic discussions in meetings with internal and external teams, translating complex data into clear communication and actionable insight.
• Mentor and support junior writers, contributing to team development, consistent quality, and timely delivery.
• Identify challenges and generate innovative solutions, especially when facing ambiguous or unprecedented scenarios.
• Engage directly with clients through proposals, relationship building, and new publication opportunities.
• Help shape scientific communication strategies for new business, confidently presenting ideas during pitch meetings and across therapeutic areas.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Science, English, Communications, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in medical writing is required, ideally within a medical communications agency or the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. This should include at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role, preferably focused on outcomes research and real-world evidence generation
• Proven ability to mentor junior writers and guide them through complex writing and publishing tasks.
• Proven experience in managing multiple publication projects and collaborating with various stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the publication process, including manuscript submission and industry guidelines.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to transform complex scientific data into clear, compelling narratives.
• Project management expertise, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, reference management software (e.g., EndNote), and familiarity with publication management systems.
• In-depth knowledge of ICMJE, GPP3, and other publication standards.
• Ability to provide strategic insights to clients, helping them navigate complex publication landscapes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with digital communications, including creating content for online platforms and managing digital communication strategies.
• Previous experience working on business development and proposal writing for publications.

EEO & Pay Equity Statements

For San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here.

RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

For Applicants in Massachusetts Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.

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