Entry Level Development Writer Jobs in New Jersey

At MJH Life Sciences our success is measured by your success! If you set your standards high and want to contribute to a winning team, we'll provide you with every opportunity to help grow our company and your career. Our associates come from all backgrounds, sharing one key quality: determination to succeed. We value being Service Focused, having a Passion for Winning, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. Nothing means more to us than hiring people with these attributes. If you believe you're right for the job, this is the place to prove it!

At MJH Life Sciences, our success is measured by your success! If you set your standards high and want to contribute to a winning team, we'll provide you with every opportunity to help grow our company and your career. Our associates come from all backgrounds, sharing one key quality: determination to succeed. We value being Service Focused, having a Passion for Winning, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. Nothing means more to us than hiring people with these attributes. If you believe you're right for the job, this is the place to prove it!

The Associate Medical Writer at Pharmacy Times Continuing Education (PTCE) plays a vital role in supporting the Scientific Affairs and Business Development teams by contributing to the development of accredited continuing education (CE) content. This role involves assisting with the creation of high-quality needs assessment components, including writing gap analyses, learning objectives, agendas or lines of content, and needs assessments/literature reviews, for grant proposals, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with ACPE and regulatory guidelines. The Associate Medical Writer will also assist in the development of content-related elements for CME/CE educational initiatives, such as slide presentations, manuscripts, and infographics. This is an entry-level to early-career position, ideal for a strong writer with a working knowledge of life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or a related field. Must be able to work a hybrid schedule, with regular in-office days required.

What You'll Do

• Assist in developing grant proposals by drafting needs assessments, gap analyses, learning objectives, agendas, and content summaries.
• Conduct research into a range of therapeutic areas to identify emerging unmet needs and educational gaps.
• Conduct global literature reviews to confirm the scientific and clinical accuracy of all materials.
• Maintain scientific integrity and stylistic consistency by adhering to AMA style and in-house editorial standards.
• Ensure compliance with ACPE and other regulatory guidelines throughout the grant development process.
• Comply with company SOPs and contribute to other tasks as assigned.

What Sets You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or related field; advanced degree (Master's) preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in medical writing/editing, scientific communications, academic research writing, or related role (internships considered).
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills with the ability to translate complex scientific data into practical communications.
• Working understanding of life sciences, pharmacy, or medicine with the ability to quickly learn new therapeutic areas.
• Ability to interpret complex clinical data and outcomes reports to identify learning trends and educational needs.
• Familiarity with instructional design elements.
• Experience with CE and accreditation processes is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with AMA style and editorial standards.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and comfortable receiving guidance from senior team members.

Compensation Range:
$65,000 - $75,000 per year, depending on qualifications. Eligible for annual company bonus program or commission incentive based on role. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for this position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Benefits Overview:
We're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Hybrid work schedule
• Health insurance through Cigna (medical & dental)
• Vision coverage through VSP
• Pharmacy benefits through OptumRx
• FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Limited Purpose FSA options
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Pet discount program with PetAssure
• Norton LifeLock identity theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through NYLGBS
• Fertility benefits through Progyny
• Commuter benefits
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance, plus Universal Life Insurance options
• Supplemental Aflac coverage: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Discounts and rewards through BenefitHub

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MJH Life Sciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. All employees of MJH Life Sciences are employed "At Will." This means that either the employee or the Company is free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause and with or without notice.

MJH Life Sciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. All employees of MJH Life Sciences are employed "At Will." This means that either the employee or the Company is free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause and with or without notice.