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Medical Writer

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 Medical Writer plays a critical role in creating accurate, engaging, and compliant scientific content for a variety of audiences, including healthcare professionals, patients, and industry stakeholders. In this role, you'll translate complex clinical data into clear, compelling deliverables across multiple formats, such as articles, white papers, slide decks, digital media, and live event content. You'll work closely with scientific directors, editors, designers, and subject matter experts to ensure all content meets client objectives, regulatory requirements, and the highest standards of scientific integrity.

This is more than writing — it's about shaping content that informs, educates, and drives meaningful engagement in the healthcare and life sciences space.

What You'll Do

• Create high-quality content: Develop scientific and medical content for print, digital, and live formats, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance.
• Interpret complex data: Review and synthesize clinical trial results, research studies, and other scientific materials into audience-appropriate communications.
• Collaborate with experts: Work with subject matter experts, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and internal teams to gather information and validate content.
• Ensure compliance: Follow AMA/AP style, brand guidelines, and all relevant industry regulations, including fair balance and disclosure requirements.
• Support multi-channel projects: Contribute to the development of content for webinars, podcasts, infographics, and interactive learning tools.
• Edit and proofread: Review your own work and provide quality checks for other team members' content.
• Stay current: Monitor developments in relevant therapeutic areas to inform content creation.
• Assist with proposals: Support business development by contributing to project outlines, sample content, and capabilities materials.

What Sets You Apart

• You have strong writing skills and the ability to make complex topics accessible.
• You balance scientific accuracy with engaging storytelling.
• You excel at working independently while collaborating across departments.
• You're adaptable and can work under tight deadlines without compromising quality.

Why MJH Life Sciences

• Work on impactful projects across diverse therapeutic areas.
• Collaborate with industry experts and leading healthcare organizations.
• Grow your expertise in both scientific communication and multi-channel content delivery.

Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) in a life science or medical discipline preferred; Bachelor's degree in a related field with relevant experience considered

Experience:

• 2–4 years of medical writing, scientific communication, or related editorial experience
• Experience writing for healthcare professionals, patients, or industry audiences
• Familiarity with AMA style and medical terminology

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to synthesize and interpret scientific data accurately
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with content management systems (CMS) a plus

Compensation Range:$85,000 – $100,000 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

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.