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MJH Life Sciences

Principal Medical Writer

Cranbury, NJ · On-site

... and freelancers, interfacing with clients and key opinion leaders, and ensuring every piece of ... Prepare materials for pharmaceutical promotional review processes, ensuring full compliance with ...

Amgen, Inc.

Regulatory Writing Sr Mgr

Supervise the work of contract and freelance writers and mentor junior medical writers as assigned ... the Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry Thrive What you can expect of us As we work to develop ...

MJH Life Sciences

Principal Medical Writer

Cranbury, NJ · On-site

$95K - $105K/yr

Prepare materials for pharmaceutical promotional review processes, ensuring compliance with ... writing and editing. * Assist writers/editors on the team in workload prioritization with ...

Aquent

Director of Content

Norwood, MA · On-site

$125K - $160K/yr

... freelance content specialists. * Help writers strengthen their pharmaceutical knowledge, strategic thinking, client presence, and ability to write effectively across channels. * Review work ...

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How much do freelance pharmaceutical writing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance pharmaceutical writing in the United States is $23.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is freelance pharmaceutical writing?

Freelance pharmaceutical writing involves creating scientific and regulatory documents for pharmaceutical companies, healthcare organizations, or medical publishers on a contract basis. These writers produce materials such as clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, patient education brochures, and marketing content. Freelance pharmaceutical writers must have a strong understanding of medical terminology, drug development processes, and relevant guidelines. They often work remotely and collaborate with researchers, clinicians, and regulatory professionals to ensure accurate and compliant documentation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freelance pharmaceutical writer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance Pharmaceutical Writer, you need a solid background in life sciences or pharmacy, excellent writing skills, and often an advanced degree such as a PhD or PharmD. Familiarity with referencing software, medical journal formats, and regulatory documentation systems like ICH guidelines is typically required. Attention to detail, strong research abilities, and the capacity to simplify complex scientific information are standout soft skills in this field. These competencies are crucial for producing accurate, compliant, and clear content that meets the precise standards of the pharmaceutical industry.

What is the difference between Freelance Pharmaceutical Writing vs Medical Copywriter?

AspectFreelance Pharmaceutical WritingMedical Copywriter
CredentialsPharmaceutical or life sciences background, writing experienceMedical or health sciences degree, writing skills
Work EnvironmentRemote, freelance projects for pharma companies, agenciesAgency or in-house, marketing and advertising focus
Employer & IndustryPharmaceutical firms, biotech, CROs, freelance clientsAdvertising agencies, healthcare marketing firms

Freelance Pharmaceutical Writers focus on creating scientific and regulatory content for pharma companies, often working independently. Medical Copywriters typically craft marketing and promotional content for healthcare products within agencies or in-house teams. While both roles require medical knowledge and writing skills, Freelance Pharmaceutical Writing emphasizes scientific accuracy and regulatory compliance, whereas Medical Copywriting leans toward marketing and persuasive communication.

What are some common challenges faced by freelance pharmaceutical writers, and how can they be managed?

Freelance pharmaceutical writers often encounter challenges such as tight deadlines, varying client expectations, and the need to quickly understand complex scientific information. Maintaining clear communication with clients, setting realistic timelines, and staying organized can help manage these issues. Additionally, staying up to date with industry guidelines and investing in continuous learning ensures high-quality work and professional credibility.
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Infographic showing various Freelance Pharmaceutical Writing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,412 per year, or $23.3 per hour.

Freelance Creative - Copy

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Manhattan, NY • On-site, Remote

$32.11 - $57.91/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Publicis Health is the health and wellness vertical of Publicis Groupe, the most-established communications holding company in the world. We are a growing network of 11 brands with 40+ agencies worldwide and a population of 3,000+. At Publicis Health, we are uniquely positioned to make an impact through the work that we do in in healthcare marketing and communications, and health isn't just what we do - it's who we are.

We believe healthcare marketing is an essential part of healthcare. When you work with us, you join a tight-knit community of award-winning creative directors and clinical trial designers, accomplished data-scientists and media specialists, behavioral science innovators and analytics practitioners; all united around one purpose-to create a world where people are equipped and motivated to take control of their health and well-being.

We share a passion for the life-changing work healthcare industries create, and we believe that together we can move people toward the products and services that will change their lives for the better. Our beliefs and purpose inspire how we take care of our people-prioritizing your health and well-being across every stage of your personal and professional life.

Overview

Freelance Copywriter Opportunities - Publicis Health 

Location: Remote/Hybrid | Freelance | Varying Durations

Publicis Health is building its freelance network of Copywriters to support branded, unbranded, and disease awareness campaigns across our healthcare and pharmaceutical agency teams. Freelance needs span everything from pitch work and concepting to tactical execution and copy refinement.

Why Join Our Freelance Bench?

We engage freelance Copywriters for a variety of needs: launch work, overflow support, campaign refreshes, and pitch decks. Projects may range from a few days to several months, with both part-time and full-time opportunities.

Apply HereIf you're a copywriter with pharma experience and want to stay top of mind for freelance opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for copywriters who can craft compelling, compliant, and medically accurate copy for healthcare audiences. You should be comfortable collaborating across creative, strategy, and editorial teams in fast-paced agency environments.

You may have held titles like:

  • Copywriter
  • Senior Copywriter
Qualifications

Key Skills & Experience

  • Pharma advertising experience (agency or in-house)
  • Strong understanding of HCP, DTC, or payer audiences
  • Ability to write for omnichannel deliverables (print, digital, video, CRM, social, etc.)
  • Experience adapting scientific data into patient-friendly or provider-focused copy
  • Familiarity with MLR (Medical/Legal/Regulatory) review and Veeva PromoMats
  • Conceptual and tactical writing strength
  • Flexible, collaborative, and deadline-driven
Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Difference" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $32.11 - $57.91 hourly. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 11/11/2025.

 Compensation Range: USD $ - . This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 9/29/2025.Employment Type: OTHER

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