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Medical Writer

Cranbury, NJ · Hybrid

$55K - $60K/yr

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Principal Medical Writer

Cranbury, NJ · On-site

$95K - $105K/yr

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Medical Writer

Cranbury, NJ · On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

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Associate Medical Writer

Cranbury, NJ · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

The Associate Medical Writer at Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ (PTCE) plays a vital role in ... Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance, plus Universal Life Insurance options * Supplemental Aflac ...

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As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer medical writer in the United States is $38.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.20 and $48.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Volunteer Medical Writer, you need a strong understanding of medical terminology, excellent written communication skills, and often a background in life sciences or health-related fields. Familiarity with document formatting tools like Microsoft Word, reference managers, and sometimes medical writing guidelines (such as AMA or ICMJE) is valuable. Attention to detail, adaptability, and collaboration are important soft skills that help ensure accuracy and clarity in medical content. These competencies are essential for producing reliable and accessible materials that support healthcare education and communication.

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Volunteer Medical Writers often contribute to a range of projects, including patient education materials, public health newsletters, research summaries, grant proposals, and informational articles for non-profits or healthcare organizations. Assignments are usually managed by a lead editor, project manager, or volunteer coordinator, who distributes tasks based on expertise and availability. Writers frequently work remotely, collaborating with healthcare professionals and other writers via email, shared document platforms, or virtual meetings. This structure allows for flexibility in scheduling while supporting the timely completion of high-quality, impactful materials.

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A Volunteer Medical Writer researches and creates medical content, such as articles, reports, or educational materials, often for nonprofit organizations, healthcare initiatives, or scientific publications. This role helps communicate complex medical information clearly to professionals or the public. Volunteers may summarize research studies, edit manuscripts, or draft patient education materials. While unpaid, this position provides valuable experience for aspiring medical writers or healthcare professionals.

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Infographic showing various Volunteer Medical Writer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,364 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

Medical Writer

MSS MJH Shared Services

Cranbury, NJ • Hybrid

$55K - $60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

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!

As a Medical Writer with the Enterprise Content Team at MJH Life Sciences, you will play a vital role in developing educational content for healthcare professional audiences. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, including discussion guides, slide decks, and video-based tools, while collaborating with leading experts across diverse fields. Your work will contribute to creating high-quality, scientifically accurate content that helps improve patient care outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct extensive literature reviews on various disease states, therapeutic advancements, and clinical data.

Comprehend and apply relevant evidenced-based medical literature, clinical practice guidelines, and disease-state information for the development of content across various therapeutic areas (eg, identify levels of evidence, clinical trial data, clinical utility of therapeutic choices and unmet needs in treatment landscapes, product-specific education)

Develop relevant, accurate, and high-quality content for digital, print, video, and event deliverables, ensuring adherence to in-house and AMA style guidelines.

Write, edit, and revise content independently throughout the project lifecycle, incorporating feedback from faculty, internal teams, and other stakeholders.

Ensure the scientific and clinical accuracy of all materials through comprehensive fact-checking of referenced literature.

Attend professional conferences and events to capture key presentation highlights and create content for project deliverables (minimal travel required; 2-3 days per month).

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including internal professional services, to ensure project success. Interface regularly with clients, key thought leaders, and faculty during meetings and project discussions.

Compensation Range:
$55,000- $60,000 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.

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