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Presentation Designer

Ossining, NY ยท On-site

$30 - $45/hr

PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator. 2D and 3D animation software a plus. We offer competitive compensation, Medical, dental and vision, retirement benefits, disability insurance, flexible schedule ...

Art Director

New York, NY ยท On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

... Illustrator, InDesign, and comfortable with video editing and animation platforms, including ... Medical + dental + vision insurance * Generous PTO and paid holidays * Dedicated mental health days

Technical Writer - Ditch Witch

Perry, OK ยท On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

Experience with technical illustration, animation, and video creation required. Proficiency with ... In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k ...

Art Director

New York, NY ยท Hybrid

$90K - $115K/yr

... Illustrator, InDesign, and comfortable with video editing and animation platforms, including ... Medical + dental + vision insurance * Generous PTO and paid holidays * Dedicated mental health days

Perform other design, layout, animation and illustration duties as required Process: * Collaborate ... We offer employees great benefits, including fully paid medical and dental insurance, 4 weeks paid ...

Perform other design, layout, animation and illustration duties as required Process: * Collaborate ... We offer employees great benefits, including fully paid medical and dental insurance, 4 weeks paid ...

... scientific illustrations, animations, interactive experiences, congress activations, and ... Partner closely with Scientific Strategy, Creative, Medical, Experience Design, and Project ...

Experience with technical illustration, animation, and video creation required. Proficiency with ... In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k ...

This position develops high-quality 2D and 3D visual assets, animations, technical illustrations ... In addition to competitive salaries, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage ...

Industrial Designer

Rockville, MD ยท On-site

$88K - $134K/yr

This position develops high-quality 2D and 3D visual assets, animations, technical illustrations ... In addition to competitive salaries, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage ...

Creative Services Director

Jersey City, NJ ยท On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Design and create various artwork, animations, logos for broadcast, social media, and websites ... Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). * 7+ ...

ADL Visual/Graphics Designer

Mobile, AL ยท On-site

$65K - $68K/yr

... animations and use of graphics software: 3DStudioMax, Adobe Creative Suite Master Collection ... Combine text, illustrations, photographs, and motion objects into sufficient quality to support ...

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How much do medical illustrator animator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical illustrator animator in the United States is $39.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.88 and $63.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a medical illustrator animator?

Medical illustrator animators are specialized professionals who create visual representations of medical and biological subjects. They combine artistic skills with scientific knowledge to produce illustrations, animations, and interactive media used in education, research, patient care, and marketing. Their work helps explain complex medical concepts to diverse audiences, including students, healthcare professionals, and patients. Medical illustrator animators often use advanced software to create detailed and accurate visuals that support learning and communication in the medical field.

What are some common challenges medical illustrator animators face when balancing scientific accuracy with engaging visuals?

Medical Illustrator Animators often need to strike a careful balance between creating visually compelling animations and maintaining strict scientific accuracy. This can be challenging when simplifying complex biological processes or anatomical structures for diverse audiences, such as students or healthcare professionals. Collaboration with medical experts is crucial to ensure accuracy, while also utilizing creative storytelling techniques to make content engaging and clear. Iterative feedback and revisions are common, and staying updated with the latest medical research is essential to avoid outdated or incorrect representations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical illustrator animator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Medical Illustrator Animator, you need a solid background in art and design principles, a strong understanding of human anatomy, and a degree in medical illustration, biomedical visualization, or a related field. Mastery of digital illustration and animation software such as Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling tools, and often certification from the Association of Medical Illustrators are typically required. Exceptional attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to communicate complex medical concepts clearly are vital soft skills in this role. These skills ensure that visuals are both scientifically accurate and engaging, supporting effective education and communication in medical and scientific contexts.

What is the difference between Medical Illustrator Animator vs Medical Animator?

AspectMedical Illustrator AnimatorMedical Animator
CredentialsDegree in medical illustration, art, or related field; certification often preferredDegree in animation, medical illustration, or related field; certification optional
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, hospitals, research institutionsFilm studios, healthcare companies, educational platforms
Industry UsageCreating detailed illustrations and animations for medical publications and educationProducing animated videos for medical training, marketing, and patient education

Both roles require strong artistic skills and knowledge of medical concepts. Medical Illustrator Animators focus on detailed illustrations and animations for educational and scientific purposes, often combining traditional art with digital tools. Medical Animators primarily create dynamic animated videos to explain complex medical procedures or concepts. While their skills overlap, Medical Illustrator Animators tend to emphasize static and detailed visuals, whereas Medical Animators focus on motion and storytelling through animation.

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Infographic showing various Medical Illustrator Animator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,974 per year, or $39.4 per hour.

Senior Medical Writer (Medical Affairs)

Socket.dev

Manhattan, NY โ€ข On-site

$90 - $100/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

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Job description

At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isnโ€™t just an aspirationโ€”itโ€™s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our peopleโ€”we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities.

Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem.

Position Summary

The Senior Medical Writer serves as an integral part of the Real Chemistry Medical Communications division in developing scientific content in support of a variety of omnichannel medical communication tactics, as assigned to particular therapeutic areas and client brands. The Senior Medical Writer must have the ability to analyze and interpret complex scientific data and translate these into compelling and relevant clinical communications and commercial/medical messages. The Senior Medical Writer collaborates closely with the Medical Director and cross-functional teammates in the development and execution of scientific strategies and tactics.

This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US officesโ€”New York City, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Carmel (IN), or Lambertville (NJ)โ€”or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs. We are also open to remote applicants in Canada. This role requires working eastern US hours.

What youโ€™ll do
  • Develop core deliverables (eg, PowerPoint slides, manuscripts, video scripts, executive summaries) and ancillary materials (eg, participant handouts, moderator guides) for medical communication projects, including promotional/medical presentations, advisory board meetings, product theaters as well as various educational videos and digital solutions
  • Perform and analyze literature searches and scientific research regarding clinical data and key scientific information for content development projects to meet client needs for relevant, up-to-date, evidenced-based, and accurate medical communication content
  • Collaborate with the Medical Director, in partnership with Creative and Client Services, on medical storytelling, drawing upon client insights, landscape intelligence, and relevant evidence-based medical literature to provide informed and relevant strategic recommendations
  • Partner with Presentation and Graphic Designers on various illustrations, animations, and creative applications of medical and scientific information
  • As assigned, develop relationships and collaborate closely with clients and key opinion leaders to develop scientific content and execute medical communication strategy to communicate complex scientific information to medical professionals
  • Conduct quality checks on all content-related materials, including annotated deliverables, to ensure scientific integrity and accuracy, and support Veeva submissions of all medical communication deliverables for client medical/legal/regulatory reviews by highlighting all relevant references and creating detailed reference notes
  • Support project management within the cross-functional team by effectively communicating and aligning with Account and Project Managers, and actively participating in all internal and client meetings
  • Train and mentor more junior medical writers under the guidance of the Medical Director
  • Maintain full compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements as well as all applicable US laws and regulations
  • Perform any other duties as reasonably assigned; duties and responsibilities may be removed, modified, or added by leadership at any time as business or operations warrant
Working Conditions
  • Work Schedule/Hours: This position requires occasional nonstandard work hours in accordance with project needs, deadlines, deliverables, and urgent client requests
  • Business Travel: This position requires moderate overnight/weekend travel (up to 20%) based upon client geography
  • This position has no direct reports and does not perform supervisory tasks
What you should have
  • Advanced degree (eg, MD, PhD, PharmD, MPH, MS) in a healthcare-related field required
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in medical education, scientific research, or clinical practice/insights preferred, or 2-3 years of experience in medical education in a pharmaceutical company or medical communications agency required, with experience in promotional/medical communication to healthcare professionals preferred
  • Experience with medical, legal, and regulatory reviews preferred
  • Expert verbal and written communication skills in the field of medical science
  • Intermediate ability to analyze the scientific relevance, validity, and credibility of the published medical literature
  • Intermediate level of conceptual and functional understanding of modern digital marketing practices and the applications of artificial intelligence technology
Core Competencies

Whether acting in a promotional or nonpromotional nature, we serve as envoys for our clientsโ€™ messages, a resource for their customers, and stewards of the money they invest with us. As such, Real Chemistry holds employees to a high standard when it comes to communication, culture, and collaboration, specifically:

  • Model corporate valuesโ€”Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always, and Accountability With an Iโ€”in interactions with colleagues, clients, vendors, and HCPs as well as exercise impeccable professionalism and sound judgement when representing the agency
  • Demonstrate strong work efficiency by managing time, meeting deadlines, and achieving billability expectations
  • Display excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as a high level of emotional intelligence, as demonstrated by advanced verbal, writing, and presentation skills as well as a strong ability to influence and impact others through meaningful and persuasive delivery
  • Exhibit advanced teaming and collaboration skills, including proactively communicating changes, completing tasks as assigned and on agreed timeline, adapting to changes provided by the team, and seeking opportunities to help other teammates
  • Apply the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver high-quality work, as exhibited by strong accuracy, problem solving, quality management, and client-centric behaviors
Interview Process
  1. Intro call with talent acquisition
  2. Writing assignment
  3. Panel interview via MS Teams
Pay Range

$90,000.00-100,000.00This 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 job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here.

We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why weโ€™ve put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com.

At Real Chemistry, we believe we're at our best when we're connected. Our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach is designed to foster collaboration, learning, innovation, and meaningful relationships while providing flexibility where appropriate. Because our workforce spans multiple countries, regions, and client needs, work arrangements may vary by role and location. Some positions offer hybrid or remote flexibility, while others require regular in-office presence. For example, certain teams and regions, including some of our UK operations, have office-based requirements. Your recruiter will discuss the specific expectations for the role you're pursuing during the interview process and keep you informed throughout the hiring journey. For employees located within a one-hour commute of a Real Chemistry office, we require in-person attendance two days per week, either from a Real Chemistry office or when working onsite with clients. Employees in regions without a nearby office may work remotely and come together throughout the year for collaboration, culture-building, learning, and team connection opportunities. While these guidelines reflect our current workplace model, we understand that everyoneโ€™s circumstances are unique. If you require additional flexibility, we welcome an open conversation with your recruiter and our HR team to discuss your needs and determine what may be possible.

Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.

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