Lead Medical Writer - Medical Communications

Avalere Health

~$129,698 - $240,869Market Estimate

Remote (US) && Philadelphia, PA && New York, NY && Toronto, ON && Chicago, IL

Full-Time

Senior (7+ yrs)

Healthcare

Leadership

Posted on September 28, 2026

Location: Flexible, remote or hybrid, US or Toronto (East Coast TZ)

About the role

As a Lead Medical Writer, you will take ownership of delivering high-quality, scientifically accurate content across a range of Oncology focused medical communications projects (congress activities, manuscripts, abstracts, posters, plain language summaries) transforming complex data into clear, engaging stories for healthcare professionals. You will lead multiple accounts, ensuring editorial excellence from initial planning through to final review. You will guide and support writers, manage content allocation, and play an active role in strategic client interactions. You will benefit from a clear, structured career pathway, with the opportunity to progress to Associate Scientific Director and beyond as you continue to expand your scientific, strategic and leadership skills. Your expertise will be key to maintaining high quality standards and driving successful outcomes for our clients.

What you'll do

Act as a lead writer and client contact for assigned accounts

Develop content, working closely with your assigned project team to ensure quality editorial implementation of all assigned-client programs

Effectively and proactively communicate with the editorial, client, vendor and project teams to ensure projects are completed on time and budget

Briefing, reviewing, guidance and direction to less experienced writers in account team

Provide high‑quality scientific oversight for assigned large/complex projects or a workstream

Drive project delivery and champions processes both internal and external (including compliance)

Provide business development support, investigate, conceptualise, and strategize new medical communications projects and publications to support the assigned-clients needs and opportunities

Represent Avalere Health at client meetings, advisory boards, speaker-training meetings, business development initiatives

About you

Degree in the life sciences; PharmD or PhD advantageous

Ideally 3 years+ experience in medical or scientific writing within a healthcare consultancy or medical communications agency

Proven experience in the development of scientific content across a varied range of therapeutic areas, Oncology expertise is advantageous but not essential

Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of scientific content types, including publications, and review content for accuracy and flow

Proven experience in project ownership and problem-solving, with the ability to work proactively in a collaborative team environment

Strong client communication skills and the ability to serve as a reliable point of contact for clients and external experts

Ability to provide leadership and mentoring to junior writers

Experience managing client relationships and serving as a key point of contact

Familiarity with compliance and regulatory guidelines for medical communications

What we can offer

You will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested), as well as life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans for peace of mind. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year. We provide 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day, recognise 9 public holidays, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.

Access free counselling through our employee assistance program and personalized health support. Our enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey. You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.

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