Medical Writer

At MERGE, we strive to create a superior work experience where talented and ambitious people grow. An experience that encourages people to think higher and feel deeper. An experience where people engage their minds and hearts to do the best work of their careers.

Be responsible for effectively developing scientific/clinical content, in collaboration with or under the guidance of a Medical Director. To accomplish this, the Medical Writer will work closely with medical directors, copywriters, and account management to address a project's clinical issues and messages. 

• Collaborate with medical and copy teams to research, write, and edit content in distinct therapeutic categories, ensuring scientific validity and clinical applicability
• Content development: sales aids, whitepapers, slide kits, case studies, conference reports, video scripts, website content, mechanism of action materials, reprint carriers, and patient education materials
• Cultivate expertise in assigned therapeutic areas
• Research and secure references to ensure the accuracy of medical/scientific statements and brand claims
• Work with scientific content associate to annotate content to ensure all deliverables are fully cited and supported by reliable sources
• Work with art directors to ensure data visualization is accurate and effective
• Attend review committee meetings, support clients in resolving issues; ensure executed copy updates address review committee requirements
• Interact with clients on issues related to scientific content and project deadlines under the direction of account management and the medical director
• Inform account management of potential barriers to successful project completion

• 1-2 years of clinical based writing/publishing, or pharmaceutical writing experience
• 1-2 years of experience in Medical Advertising, Medical Communications, marketing/strategic planning, and the journal publication process is preferred but not required
• Master's degree in Life Sciences; PhD or PharmD preferred, or equivalent work experience
• Diabetes background preferred
• Able to work within multiple therapeutic areas and can quickly gain command of new areas
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret scientific data
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage projects with limited direction and work within tight deadlines is required
• Familiar with research processes, PubMed, and other document delivery systems

At MERGE, we’re committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive in both their careers and personal lives, ensuring they feel supported and empowered to succeed.

MERGE believes in transparency and equity. In accordance with state regulations, we’re proud to include salary ranges in our job postings to ensure fair compensation practices.

The salary range for this role is $77,800 - 114,100, based on the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.  

MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

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