Medical Publications Writer
Job Description
Evaluate publication drafts and develop tests of accurate scientific writing.
What you will do
• Author and review tasks based on manuscripts, abstracts, posters and presentation materials.
• Assess journal structure, publication ethics and reporting guidance including ICMJE, GPP, CONSORT/STROBE and EQUATOR standards.
• Distinguish scientific or interpretive errors from editorial preferences.
• Trace assertions to CSRs, protocols and tables/figures/listings.
• Write structured critiques and improve evaluation criteria.
Required background
• Ability to evaluate medical-scientific writing against evidence and communicate clear reasons for decisions.
Preferred background
• At least five years in dedicated publication writing at a sponsor, CRO, communications agency or as a consultant.
• Lead authorship or management of peer-reviewed biomedical manuscripts.
• ICMJE, GPP3/GPP2022, CONSORT, copyright and journal-workflow knowledge.
• Interpretation of clinical TFLs and analysis plans.
• A PhD, PharmD, MD, MSc or equivalent authoring expertise.
• Experience across phases and therapy areas, especially oncology, immunology or rare disease.
Availability
• Remote work; agree the assignment schedule before starting.
Pay and engagement
$53–$84/hr
Amounts are in USD. The applicable rate or fee and work requirements are agreed before you begin.