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Argenx

Associate Director, Medical Writing

$164K - $225K/yr

For the expansion of our team, argenx is looking for an Associate Director of Medical Writing to contribute to the development of complex clinical, nonclinical, and safety documents for regulatory ...

Alkermes

Associate Director, Medical Writing

Waltham, MA · On-site

$175K - $190K/yr

The Associate Director, Medical Writing provides strategic and operational leadership for medical writing activities across one or more clinical development programs. This role combines hands-on ...

Alkermes

Associate Director, Medical Writing

Waltham, MA · Hybrid

$175K - $190K/yr

The Associate Director, Medical Writing provides strategic and operational leadership for medical writing activities across one or more clinical development programs. This role combines hands-on ...

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How much do associate medical writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate medical writer in the United States is $38.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.20 and $48.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Medical Writer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Medical Writer, you need a solid background in life sciences, strong writing abilities, and attention to detail, often supported by a relevant degree such as biology, pharmacy, or medicine. Familiarity with referencing tools (e.g., EndNote), medical literature databases (e.g., PubMed), and proficiency in Microsoft Office are typically required. Excellent communication, time management, and the ability to interpret complex scientific data set standout candidates apart. These skills ensure that scientific information is accurately and clearly communicated to varied audiences, supporting effective healthcare and regulatory decision-making.

What are some common challenges faced by Associate Medical Writers during their first year on the job?

In their first year, Associate Medical Writers often find it challenging to quickly adapt to diverse writing styles and strict formatting guidelines required by different clients or regulatory bodies. Balancing tight deadlines while ensuring scientific accuracy and compliance can also be demanding, especially when juggling multiple projects. Additionally, learning to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including clinicians, researchers, and senior writers—requires strong communication and organizational skills. However, with mentorship and constructive feedback, these challenges become valuable learning opportunities for professional growth.

What is the difference between Associate Medical Writer vs Medical Writer?

AspectAssociate Medical WriterMedical Writer
Required credentialsBachelor's degree, often in life sciences or related fieldBachelor's or higher degree, often with some experience
Work environmentEntry-level, training-focused, often in pharmaceutical or biotech companiesMore independent, involved in complex document creation for regulatory or scientific purposes
Employer usagePharmaceutical, biotech, medical communications agenciesPharmaceutical companies, CROs, medical communication firms

The main difference between an Associate Medical Writer and a Medical Writer lies in experience and responsibility. Associate Medical Writers are typically entry-level, focusing on learning and supporting document preparation, while Medical Writers handle more complex projects independently. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and are common in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

What does an Associate Medical Writer do?

An Associate Medical Writer is responsible for creating scientific documents, such as clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, and manuscripts for publication. They work closely with medical professionals, researchers, and regulatory teams to ensure accuracy and compliance with guidelines. Their role often involves interpreting complex scientific data and presenting it in a clear, concise manner for different audiences. Associate Medical Writers are typically early in their medical writing careers and receive guidance from more senior writers as they develop their skills.
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Infographic showing various Associate Medical Writer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,364 per year, or $38.6 per hour.
Sr. Manager, Medical Writing

Sr. Manager, Medical Writing

Medical Affairs

Somerset, NJ

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC) develops, manufactures, and markets a complete, solutions-based portfolio of high-quality medical devices used in a broad range of applications for numerous areas of the healthcare industry. TMC places a premium on providing customers with world-class products, training and education programs that drive clear economic value, better clinical outcomes and improved quality of life for patients. TMC is part of Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation; one of the world’s leading medical device manufacturers with $6+ billion in sales, 30,000+ employees worldwide and operations in more than 160 nations. Terumo Medical Corporation is comprised of two strategic business divisions: Terumo Interventional Systems and Terumo Medical Products.

We believe that the future is bright for everyone at Terumo. We work with the future in mind to generate lasting change, create a bigger impact and produce greater outcomes for today, and for decades to come.

At Terumo we believe in the power of personal growth and will encourage you to get in the driver's seat - progressing in the direction you want to go by deepening your skills throughout your career. We want you to be bold, think outside the box, experiment, innovate and deliver what's next for quality healthcare. You will be part of a collaborative, respectful and resilient team of associates and leaders around the world, working together as partners to achieve more than you thought possible, providing real-world, impactful solutions for patients.

Join us and help shape wherever we go next!

Advancing healthcare with heart

Job Summary

Sr. Manager Medical Writing, manages and oversees the work of medical writing teams to support clinical and regulatory submissions (e.g., clinical evaluation reports, clinical study reports,) and product development. This role partners with Engineering and R&D, Clinical Affairs, Professional & Clinical Education, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Systems, Marketing, Sales as well as external stakeholders, to include FDA, NB, PMDA, KOL, HCP, IRB and publishers. The role reports directly to the Senior Medical Director, Scientific Data & Communications.

Job Details/Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of medical writers responsible for clinical evaluation, scientific communication, and regulatory documentation. Oversee workload allocation, project prioritization, and timely delivery of high‑quality documents; and lead  talent development in alignment with growth strategies of the department. 40% of role.
  • Provide technical guidance, writing expertise, and scientific oversight to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with applicable regulations and internal standards. Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and best practices related to medical writing. Serve as subject‑matter expert in medical writing standards, expectations of regulatory bodies, and scientific communication. 20% of role. 
  • Review and approve the team outputs including regulatory documents / scientific communication / clinical research related documents. 20% of role. 
  • Assure Quality Oversight & Regulatory Compliance. Oversee literature review methodologies, literature database management practices, and interpretation of scientific evidence. 10% of role.
  • Build and manage internal partnerships with PACE, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Quality System and Marketing R&D and Engineering. 10% of role. 
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
  • This position requires up to 10% of travel
  • Manage a team of 3 direct reports 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)
  • Strong leadership in project and team management, including coaching and performance oversight.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Expertise in medical writing processes, regulatory requirements (FDA, EU MDR), with GCP, and ICH guidelines
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities
  • Knowledge of biomedical statistics, clinical literature review
  • Highly proficient in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and EndNote
  • Expertise in conducting focused literature searches on PubMed, Embase, MedLine or other similar medical literature databases
  • Knowledge and understanding of PICO methodology
  • Ability to function in a self-directed manner with a high degree of independence
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to persuasively influence external medical professionals
  • Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and effective leadership, verbal and written communication skills and effectively work across departments with diverse needs
Qualifications/ Background Experiences
  • Advance Degree ((Ph.D., MD, Sc.D, MA/MS or MPH) in a medical/biomedical/scientific discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience in medical writing of regulatory documentation (clinical research documentation is optional) OR Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in life sciences with 10 years  of relevant work experience; OR equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated relevant track record in people management how many years?
  • Experience in medical or scientific writing and creating content for scientific presentations
  • Demonstrated experience in the development of regulatory/clinical submissions, preferably as a medical writer for pharmaceutical, CRO, or medical device clients, a strong plus.
  • Experience with Class III devices and CER development under MDR preferred

It is Terumo’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As a Company, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

Final compensation packages may be higher or lower than what is listed, and will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, internal equity, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand. We provide competitive and comprehensive benefit options which include: annual bonus, paid vacation, paid holidays, health, dental and vision benefits, 401(k), with matching contributions, tax advantage savings accounts, legal plan, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, voluntary long-term disability, short term disability, critical illness and accident insurance, parental leave, personal leave, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, and an employee assistance program. The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $198,000 based on experience plus a 20% target bonus. 

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