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ABOUT THE ROLE: The Senior Medical Writer develops high‑quality scientific and medical content across HCP, site staff, patient, and caregiver audiences. This role synthesizes complex clinical information into clear, accurate narratives and collaborates with cross‑functional teams to deliver strategic, digestible, evidence‑based content across multiple print and digital formats.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Content Development and Scientific WritingDevelop high‑quality medical and scientific content across patient (pediatric and adult), caregiver, HCP, and site staff audiencesWrite educational materials across print formats (e.g., brochures, study guides, letters, posters, discussion guides, flipcharts, slide decks) and digital formats (e.g., 2D/3D animation, live video, websites, social media) Translate complex clinical and scientific information into clear, accurate, audience‑appropriate narrativesNavigate and develop content from journal articles and clinical trial protocols for HCP, site staff, and patient/caregiver audiences, interpreting and distilling complex protocol, disease state and mechanism of action (MOA) information into clear, accessible messagingResearch, Accuracy, and Evidence IntegrationConduct literature reviews and synthesize data from clinical studies, guidelines, and scientific sourcesEnsure all content is evidence‑based, referenced appropriately, and aligned with medical and regulatory standardsValidate accuracy of scientific claims, data points, and clinical interpretationsClient Engagement and Cross‑Functional CollaborationCollaborate with project stakeholders and work closely with the Creative and Digital Teams to align on content needsParticipate in client discussions to clarify scientific direction, messaging, and content strategyPresent scientific rationale and content recommendations to internal and external stakeholdersScientific Direction, Quality & Editorial OversightProvide scientific direction on content projects, ensuring clinical accuracy, appropriate evidence use, and alignment with therapeutic area standardsReview all content outputs for scientific accuracy, source traceability, and audience appropriateness before deliveryEstablish and uphold scientific and editorial standards across content deliverables, ensuring consistency with medical, regulatory, and brand guidelinesServe as an internal scientific resource, advising on clinical interpretation, data presentation, and evidence gaps across projectsCANDIDATE EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTSAdvanced degree in a scientific or medical field (e.g., MS, MPH, PharmD, PhD) requiredExtensive experience (3-5+years) in medical writing, particularly in pharma marketing/advertising. Experience with creative writing a plusProven ability to translate complex scientific concepts into clear, accurate contentStrong portfolio demonstrating excellence in medical or scientific writingExperience using generative AI tools (e.g., Claude, NotebookLM) in a medical or regulated writing context, with a clear understanding of their limitations, hallucination risks, and appropriate use boundariesFluency in English with exceptional editorial, scientific, and communication skillsKnowledgeable in regulatory, compliance, and scientific accuracy requirementsABOUT JUMO HEALTHJumo Health (www.jumohealth.com) is a Patient Experience Organization purpose-built to address the emotional, cognitive, and social barriers patients face when choosing whether to participate in clinical trials. We combine behavioral science, health literacy, and real-world storytelling to create an engagement system that reduces friction, eliminates fear, and builds trust, especially for complex studies with high decision investments. From first impression to last follow-up, we empower patients with the clarity, confidence, and support needed to enroll and stay actively engaged. Spanning 24 therapeutic areas and 180 conditions in 90 languages, our human-centered educational solutions are the choice of 17 of the world’s top 25 life sciences companies to empower patients to take charge of their health, remove barriers to clinical trial participation, and ultimately contribute to better outcomes. TO THE APPLICANTJumo Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

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Level

Senior

Location

San Diego, CA

Occupation

Writers and Authors

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

Posted

3 days ago

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