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Manager, Medical Writing

Cambridge, MA ยท On-site

$136K - $164K/yr

Manage and supervise junior medical writers and/or external contractors * Oversee and/or participate in the development/writing of: * Clinical Development Plans (CDPs) * Clinical study protocols and ...

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Lead Medical Writer

Dublin, OH ยท On-site

$80 - $90/hr

This role requires advanced medical writing skills, deep knowledge of regulatory requirements, the ability to mentor junior writers, and strong interpersonal and presentation abilities. Candidates ...

Senior Medical Writer

Cambridge, MA ยท On-site

$134K - $162K/yr

... Medical Writing departmental initiatives aligned with organizational strategic goals * Uphold, demonstrate and teach junior team members PROMETRIKA's Core Competencies * Assist with developing ...

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Providing guidance on best practices for medical writing and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal standards * Mentoring and training junior medical writers, fostering a culture ...

Providing guidance on best practices for medical writing and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal standards * Mentoring and training junior medical writers, fostering a culture ...

Providing guidance on best practices for medical writing and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal standards * Mentoring and training junior medical writers, fostering a culture ...

Providing guidance on best practices for medical writing and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal standards * Mentoring and training junior medical writers, fostering a culture ...

Providing guidance on best practices for medical writing and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal standards * Mentoring and training junior medical writers, fostering a culture ...

Providing guidance on best practices for medical writing and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal standards * Mentoring and training junior medical writers, fostering a culture ...

Mentor new employees and consultants and serve as a role model for junior writers. * Guide medical writing staff during the planning and execution stages across all document types and regulatory ...

Medical Writer

$78K - $102K/yr

Advance your medical writing career with purpose and impact. Work shouldn't just be something we do ... fit for junior Medical Writers looking to expand their publications experience. We welcome ...

Mentor more junior medical writing staff. Minimum Requirements and Competencies: * Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree in a relevant scientific/clinical/regulatory field preferred. * At least ...

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How much do junior medical writing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for junior medical writing in the United States is $30.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.84 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Junior Medical Writer?

A Junior Medical Writer is an entry-level professional who assists in creating scientific documents, such as clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, and medical publications. They work under the supervision of senior medical writers or project managers, ensuring the accuracy and clarity of medical information. Junior Medical Writers often collaborate with researchers, clinicians, and regulatory teams to gather data and present it in a clear, compliant manner. This role typically requires strong writing skills, a background in life sciences, and attention to detail.

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

To thrive as a Junior Medical Writer, you need a strong grasp of scientific and medical concepts, excellent written communication, and typically a life sciences degree. Familiarity with referencing software (like EndNote), Microsoft Office Suite, and guidelines such as ICH or AMA style is often required. Attention to detail, time management, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams are valuable soft skills. These competencies ensure the production of accurate, compliant, and effective medical documents that support research, regulatory submissions, and healthcare communications.

What is the difference between Junior Medical Writing vs Medical Writing?

AspectJunior Medical WritingMedical Writing
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, training in medical or life sciencesBachelor's or higher in life sciences, with experience or certification preferred
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, supporting senior writers, often in pharmaceutical or biotech companiesProfessional, independent or team-based, in healthcare, pharma, or CRO settings
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical companies, CROs, biotech firmsSame as Junior Medical Writing, with broader scope and experience
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level roles in medical writingSeeking experienced medical writers or career progression

Junior Medical Writers typically have less experience and focus on supporting senior writers in creating clinical, regulatory, or marketing documents. Medical Writers are more experienced, often handling complex projects independently. The roles overlap in industry and credentials but differ mainly in experience level and scope of responsibilities.

What types of projects and documents are typically assigned to a Junior Medical Writer, and how are these prioritized within a medical writing team?

As a Junior Medical Writer, you will often work on tasks such as drafting clinical study protocols, patient information sheets, regulatory submission documents, and literature summaries. These projects are usually assigned based on team deadlines, your prior experience, and the complexity of each document. Junior writers often begin with supporting sections or less complex tasks, receiving guidance from senior writers and project managers. Collaboration and regular feedback are key, helping you build expertise while ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet regulatory and scientific standards.
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Infographic showing various Junior Medical Writing job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 52% Full Time, and 43% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,608 per year, or $30.6 per hour.
Manager, Medical Writing

Manager, Medical Writing

Prometrika LLC

Cambridge, MA โ€ข On-site

$136K - $164K/yr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

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Job description

PROMETRIKA is a full-service clinical research organization (CRO) with extensive experience in clinical operations, data management, biostatistics, medical writing, and pharmacovigilance. Weโ€™re driven by our passion for the human aspect of our work and our compassion for the people whose lives have been improved by the innovations we help bring to market. Our clients include national and international biopharmaceutical and medical device companies of all sizes.


RESPONSIBILITIES

The Manager, Medical Writing position is responsible for overseeing and participating in the development of high-quality clinical and regulatory documents in support of global drug development programs of PROMETRIKAโ€™s sponsors. This role requires writing and editing of protocols and scientific and clinical reports including summaries from statistical analyses for submission to regulatory agencies or sponsor use, comprehensive literature reviews, abstracts, posters, and other projects requiring skill in written communication. The Manager, Medical Writing will also contribute to departmental leadership, training initiatives, business development efforts and organizational thought leadership:

Medical Writing

  • Manage and supervise junior medical writers and/or external contractors
  • Oversee and/or participate in the development/writing of:
  • Clinical Development Plans (CDPs)
  • Clinical study protocols and Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)
  • Coordinating and integrating writing of other document sections provided by the project statistician, medical monitor, and other team members
  • Clinical sections of INDs, NDAs/BLAs and MAAs and other submission documents (e.g., ISS/ISE, Clinical Summaries)
  • Initial and or updates for Investigator Brochures (IBs) and IMPDs
  • Annual reports and DSURs
  • Briefing documents for regulatory submissions
  • Journal articles, abstracts, and posters in cooperation with statisticical leads
  • Ensure documents meet company, client, and regulatory standards, including ICH/GCP guidelines
  • Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
  • Conduct document review meetings to discuss comments/ edits by PROMETRIKA Team and/ or Sponsor
  • Provide cross-functional medical writing support
  • Attend client meetings as required
  • Assist with tracking and reporting significant changes in scope of work and recommending change of scope orders to management, when appropriate
  • Perform other duties as assigned


Departmental responsibilities

  • Develop and update on an ongoing basis medical writing SOPs and training manuals
  • Develop and lead Medical Writing departmental initiatives aligned with organizational strategic goals
  • Uphold, demonstrate and teach junior team members PROMETRIKAโ€™s Core Competencies
  • Develop internal training materials and deliver trainings as in support of PROMETRIKA Technical Training Committee initiatives
  • Recruit, develop, mentor and supervise team members as appropriate to meet the service obligations of the department

Thought Leadership

  • Contribute materials and present at internal Lunch and Learns to cross-train and share Medical Writing expertise within our organization
  • Proactively contribute to PROMETRIKAโ€™s newsletters, thought leadership blogs, and other publications as appropriate


Business Development Support

  • Collaborate with Client Relations to participate in Medical Writing at bid defense meetings
  • Partner with Client Relations on efficient and timely completion of Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

EDUCATION

  • Bachelorโ€™s Degree in Science is required
  • MS or a Ph.D. is preferred


EXPERIENCE

  • A minimum of 10 years experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry
  • A minimum of 7 years regulatory writing in biotechnology/ pharmaceutical industry
  • Experience managing medical writers or contractors preferred
  • Previous experience in developing clinical and regulatory documents, such as protocols, CSRs, IBs, INDs, ISS/ISE, and DSURs. Previous involvement in writing at least one NDA/BLA/ MAA is required
  • Previous experience working in a clincial research organization (CRO) is strongly preferred


SKILLS

  • Knowledge of ICH /GCP, FDA, EMA and other regulatory guidance for clinical and regulatory submissions
  • Strong command of scientific and medical terminology with the ability to translate complex information into clear, accurate, and regulatory-compliant content
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and quality
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of electronic document platforms is desired
  • Additional knowledge/experience in other aspects of drug development (e.g., clinical trial monitoring, data management, statistics) is preferred


Physical Requirements

Incumbents generally must be able to, with or without accommodation, have the proficient use of both sensory perception/clarity and muscle control/coordination. This may include vision (near, far, color, glare control), hearing (auditory attention, sound localization), speech, strength, agility, dexterity flexibility, steadiness or reaction time.


The salary range for this position here noted is representative of a good faith estimate of all experience levels for this position. PROMETRIKA considers several factors when extending and offer, including but not limited to the role, the function and associated responsibilities, the candidateโ€™s work experience, education/training background and parity with current employees in the same or similar positions.