Description

Remote Medical Writer

Shape Healthcare Communication from Anywhere

Annual Salary: $80,369

Introduction: Where Clarity Meets Purpose

Are you ready to use your medical knowledge and writing skills to make a real difference? As a Remote Medical Writer, youโ€™ll transform the way healthcare information is shared around the world. Whether youโ€™re helping researchers publish discoveries, supporting regulatory submissions, or creating patient-friendly education materials, your expertise will shape how science meets society. We invite you to join a supportive, professional team dedicated to clear, accurate communication and continuous innovation in medical science.

Your Mission: Deliver Clarity, Drive Change

In this role, your primary goal is to turn complex clinical data and research findings into content thatโ€™s easy to understand and useful for a wide range of readers. Your day-to-day work will touch nearly every aspect of medical communication. Each project brings a new opportunity to break down technical barriers and ensure that health professionals, regulators, and the public all have access to vital, accurate information. Your writing will directly contribute to better patient outcomes, global research collaboration, and enhanced public health literacy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Write, edit, and review clinical trial documents, scientific publications, and regulatory reports for pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare organizations.
  • Translate detailed data into concise content for clinicians, patients, and the general public.
  • Develop manuscripts, abstracts, literature reviews, and case studies that advance medical knowledge.
  • Draft regulatory documents, including informed consent forms, clinical study protocols, and product monographs.
  • Create training materials and continuing medical education (CME) content for health professionals.
  • Ensure all writing meets journal, regulatory, and ethical standards for accuracy and integrity.
  • Participate in virtual meetings with research teams, regulatory professionals, and subject matter experts.
  • Perform quality checks, fact-checking, and reference verification on all deliverables.

Essential Qualifications

  • Bachelorโ€™s, Masterโ€™s, or PhD in a life sciences field (biology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, or related)
  • Experience as a scientific writer, clinical writer, or similar medical communication specialist
  • Proven understanding of clinical research processes, study design, and scientific publication standards
  • Ability to interpret and present biostatistical data and evidence-based findings
  • Impeccable attention to detail and commitment to factual accuracy
  • Clear, confident writing style and ability to adapt tone for different audiences
  • Proficiency with digital writing tools (Microsoft Office Suite, EndNote, Mendeley, or similar)
  • Excellent time management skills and experience juggling multiple deadlines in a remote environment

Work Environment & Team Culture

  • 100% remote positionโ€”work from your preferred location with a schedule that fits your lifestyle
  • Join a friendly, collaborative team of writers, editors, and project managers who share feedback and celebrate successes
  • Digital infrastructure supports seamless document sharing, version control, and secure client communication
  • Regular virtual check-ins, team workshops, and peer learning sessions foster professional growth and a sense of community
  • Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our work cultureโ€”your unique background and ideas are valued and respected
  • Access to industry conferences, online training, and certification programs to keep your knowledge current

Tools & Technology

  • Use advanced medical writing and editing software to ensure precision and compliance.
  • Access subscription-based scientific journals, digital libraries, and regulatory guidance platforms.
  • Collaborate through cloud-based project management tools that track tasks, deadlines, and document versions.
  • Secure file-sharing systems maintain confidentiality for sensitive medical data.
  • Stay connected with instant messaging apps, video conferencing, and digital whiteboards.

What Success Looks Like

  • Timely delivery of well-structured, error-free documents that meet client and regulatory requirements
  • Consistently positive feedback from project leads, collaborators, and reviewers
  • Publication of your work in high-impact medical journals, conference proceedings, or regulatory filings
  • Your writing becomes a trusted source of information for clinicians, researchers, and patients.
  • Growth in your own portfolio of medical writing samples, contributing to career advancement

Growth & Advancement

  • Contribute your expertise to a broad spectrum of assignments, covering various healthcare topics, document formats, and therapeutic areas.
  • Opportunities to lead writing teams, manage editorial workflows, or move into training and mentoring roles
  • Participation in cross-border clinical research and international regulatory projects
  • Company-sponsored access to advanced certification (such as AMWA or EMWA) and medical writing workshops
  • Recognition programs highlight outstanding contributions to key projects

Impact & Purpose

  • Help advance innovative therapies by supporting the approval of new drugs and devices.
  • Improve patient care by making research findings accessible to those who need them most.
  • Influence public health communication with reliable, evidence-based information.
  • Enable informed decision-making in the medical community by producing trusted content.
  • Play a direct role in educating, empowering, and engaging a global health audience.

Why Youโ€™ll Love Working Here

  • Youโ€™ll experience the freedom of remote work while being backed by a strong support network.
  • Your work will be diverseโ€”no two projects or days are ever quite the same
  • Continuous learning and upskilling are encouraged, with full access to digital courses and industry events
  • Youโ€™ll join a purpose-driven organization where your expertise and passion make a visible difference in global healthcare
  • Compensation is competitive, with clear pathways to higher responsibility and pay as your career progresses

Ready to Make Your Mark as a Medical Writer?

If you are passionate about science, detail-oriented, and driven to help others understand complex medical topics, this role is your chance to shine. Join our remote team and build a rewarding career crafting high-impact medical content. Apply today and start shaping the future of healthcare communication!

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

1. What kinds of projects will I work on as a Remote Medical Writer?

Youโ€™ll write and edit everything from clinical trial reports and journal articles to patient handouts, regulatory submissions, and medical education materials. One week might be focused on translating research into plain English, while the next youโ€™re collaborating with a clinical team or double-checking facts for a new drug application. Every project presents a fresh challenge and the opportunity to make complex science accessible.

2. How does collaboration work when everyoneโ€™s remote?

Youโ€™ll connect with researchers, editors, and project managers through regular video calls, instant messages, and shared docs. Feedback is an integral part of the processโ€”everyone works together to ensure that each document is accurate, precise, and meets deadlines. Even though youโ€™re remote, the team spirit is real, and support is always a click away.

3. What are the biggest challenges for remote medical writers?

It can be tough to explain complicated science in a way thatโ€™s clear for different audiencesโ€”and to juggle several deadlines at once. Sometimes youโ€™ll be deep in technical details, other times youโ€™re revising drafts based on reviewer comments. Staying organized, focused, and up-to-date with medical trends is key, but youโ€™ll always have teammates ready to help.

4. What tools and resources do you use most often?

Expect to use reference managers like EndNote or Mendeley, as well as cloud-based document sharing and writing software that facilitates version control. Subscription access to journals and regulatory guidelines is standard. Project tracking apps, secure file-sharing tools, and group chat platforms keep everything moving smoothly.

5. How can this job help you grow your career?

Youโ€™ll build a diverse portfolio, work with experts in different medical fields, and see your writing published in high-impact places. There are opportunities to move into leadership, train new writers, or branch out into other areas of medical communications as you develop. Ongoing training and conference access ensure youโ€™re always learning and advancing.