Job Title: Medical Writer or Senior Medical Writer Location: Remote, US-based, EST Business Hours Job Type: Full-Time Phoenix Rising Communications LLC is seeking a talented Medical Writer or Senior Medical Writer to join our growing publications team. Come collaborate directly with industry-leading researchers and healthcare providers across immunology, oncology, neuroscience, dermatology, gastroenterology, infectious disease, and more key therapeutic areas to create impactful publications that elevate the patient voice and influence healthcare practice and policy! Our mission is simple: transform complex science into compelling stories. We’re a team of researchers who decided to do medical communications differently. Instead of corporate hierarchies and multiple layers of project management, our writers work directly with clients as true collaborative partners. Unlike traditional agencies, Phoenix Rising does not use timesheets for tracking billable hours. Our unique model has been a hit with both our writers and clients, fueling rapid agency growth and opening limitless opportunities for our team. We wanted to prove that excellent medical writing can be both accessible and personal, so we built something different: an agency where scientific expertise meets straightforward collaboration. Phoenix Rising represents a commitment to reshaping the medical communications industry—not just in what we deliver, but in how we deliver at every step of the process. Join a boutique, writer-centric culture where your ideas are heard, your voice matters, and teamwork drives everything we deliver for clients. Come light a spark at our innovative agency and trailblaze your writing career with us! Position Overview: As a Medical Writer or Senior Medical Writer, you will develop high-quality scientific and medical manuscripts, conference abstracts, posters, and slide decks. You will work closely with clients and other team members to ensure accurate representation of scientific data and compliance with industry standards. This position requires excellent writing skills, strong scientific background, clear and confident communication, and the ability to translate complex data into engaging storylines. Key Responsibilities: • Scientific Writing: Draft, review, and revise abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and manuscripts for submission to medical journals and conferences. • Collaboration: Serve as the central point of communication with clients to lead meetings, route drafts, maintain alignment on scientific messaging, and ensure deadlines are met. • Creative Design: Visually highlight key insights through figures, posters, graphical abstracts, and slide decks. • Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure all publications meet regulatory and ethical guidelines, including ICMJE and GPP3 standards. • Publication Strategy: Contribute to publication plans and strategies, helping to ensure timely and effective dissemination of study results and other central findings. • Ongoing Education: Stay updated on industry trends, scientific advancements, and publication best practices. Qualifications: • Education: A PhD, PharmD, or MD in a scientific field is required. • Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical writing. Publication experience while earning a doctorate degree may be substituted — newly defended or soon to defend PhDs and post-docs are welcome to apply! A minimum of 2 years of agency or industry experience is required for senior medical writers. • Research and/or writing expertise in at least one of the following areas: immunology, neuroscience, oncology, dermatology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, ocular health, or nutrition science is preferred but not required. Experience in writing clinical trial publications or HEOR/RWE is preferred but not required. • Skills: • Strong understanding of the research process and data analysis. • Experience with manuscript writing for peer-reviewed journals and preparing conference materials (e.g., abstracts, posters, oral presentations). • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective teamwork and collaboration. • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. • Proficiency in arenaflex Office Suite and reference management software (e.g., EndNote, Mendeley). • Familiarity with graphic design programs (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, GraphPad Prism, BioRender and Adobe InDesign) and publications management software (e.g., Datavision, Veeva Vault) preferred but not required. • Preference will be given to candidates who live in or are willing to relocate to any of the following remote-friendly states: AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IN, MI, MT, MO, NC, NE, NH, NV, SD, UT, VA, WI, or WY. Why Join Us: • Impact: You'll work alongside leading researchers and clinicians from around the world to advance healthcare by communicating critical insights to the medical community. • Growth Opportunities: Fast-paced career advancement paired with close mentorship empowers you to trailblaze your own path! • Work-Life Balance: Remote work, flextime, paid lunch breaks, and a company shutdown from Christmas to New Year’s Day. • Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, along with generous paid time off. • Collaboration: Experience a boutique, writer-centric culture where your ideas are heard, your voice matters, and teamwork drives everything we deliver for clients. To apply, send your resume and cover letter (pdf only) to Careers@PhoenixRisingComms.com. If your skills and experience match our current needs, we will be in touch soon with next steps. Every single application is reviewed by human eyes with no AI. We look forward to reviewing your application! 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