Principal Medical Writer Job at Connvertex Technologies Inc., Rahway, NJ

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  • Connvertex Technologies Inc.
  • Rahway, NJ

Job Description

Required Skills

Minimum of 5 years of medical writing experience, with a strong focus on publications

Experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical communications agency setting

CMPP certification

Job Description:

Client has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Medical Writer at an award-winning, best-in-class, in-house agency at a major pharma company. Join our newly established MCS Medical Communications Team-a dynamic start-up focused on redefining how scientific stories are told. This team combines the agility of a start-up while collaborating with a global leader, offering opportunities to shape innovative strategies from the ground up. We deliver impactful digital, video, augmented/virtual reality, and print solutions, with a strong emphasis on creativity, scientific rigor, and client partnership. Be part of a group consistently recognized for innovation and execution and help us set new benchmarks in medical communications.

The Principal Medical Writer is a strategic and scientific leader responsible for the development of high-quality, peer-reviewed publications (e.g., manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations) that support the dissemination of clinical and scientific data. This role collaborates cross-functionally with internal teams and external stakeholders, including authors, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and publication planning groups, to ensure timely and compliant delivery of publication objectives. The ideal candidate should be a medical writer with a terminal scientific degree who has gained experience from a medical communications agency and delivers exceptional content in live, virtual, and digital settings.

The Principal Medical Writer will be accountable for drafting and reviewing scientifically accurate, original content for medical affairs clients across therapeutic areas, including outcomes research. The Principal Medical Writer will work with clients and the agency's Medical Writing Team Lead to plan and develop high-impact, innovative medical communications for assigned products.

Success in this role will be defined by the individual's ability to develop accurate and relevant medical communication deliverables for medical affairs clients with limited oversight across all assigned engagements. The Principal Medical Writer will play a significant role in account growth by building trust with clients through scientific exchange and expertise in one or more key areas of across Merck's developing and established pipeline.

Responsibilities

Leads the planning, development, and execution of scientific publications across therapeutic areas, ensuring alignment with publication strategy and scientific integrity

Writes and edits manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and slide decks for congress presentations in accordance with ICMJE and GPP guidelines

Collaborates with cross-functional teams including Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Biostatistics, and Regulatory Affairs to gather and interpret data

Serves as an expert in publication standards, journal/congress requirements, and best practices in scientific communication

Provides strategic input into publication planning and contribute to publication steering committees

Ensures compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and applicable regulations

Skills

Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) in life sciences or related field

Proven track record of authoring peer-reviewed manuscripts and congress materials

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Deep understanding of clinical research, data interpretation, and scientific communication

Familiarity with publication planning tools (e.g., Datavision) and reference management software

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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