Scientific Communications Contractor

Scientific Communications Contractor

Remote | Contract

Join Our Team

At Med Communications, we're a trusted global provider of medical affairs and scientific communications services to the life sciences industry. Our Scientific Communications team partners with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to provide high-quality scientific and medical support across a wide range of therapeutic areas.

We're seeking an experienced Scientific Communications Contractor with expertise in manuscript development, publication planning and strategy, scientific writing, and medical affairs support. This position is ideal for an independent professional who enjoys working on a project basis and partnering with pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.

About the Contract Opportunity

This is a 1099 independent contractor position. Contractors support projects on an as-needed basis, with assignments driven by business needs and client demand, and work volume may vary.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities may include:

• Lead the creation, review, and submission of scientific publications and manuscripts
• Develop and review a wide range of scientific and medical communications materials
• Support publication planning and publication strategy initiatives
• Provide scientific support for marketed and investigational products
• Interpret and communicate complex scientific and clinical data to healthcare professional audiences
• Evaluate scientific literature and integrate evidence-based findings into client deliverables
• Create and review medical affairs and scientific communication materials
• Support scientific exchange activities
• Ensure deliverables meet quality, regulatory, compliance, and client requirements
• Serve as a lead resource across clients, brands, workstreams, or therapeutic areas
• Mentor team members and provide scientific guidance when appropriate
• Contribute to special projects and process improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• PharmD, PhD, or MD
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manuscript development, publication planning, medical communications, medical affairs, scientific communications, medical information, or a related healthcare field
• Direct experience with publication and manuscript creation, review, and submission
• Experience developing one or more of the following:
  • Scientific manuscripts and publications
  • Scientific slide decks
  • Medical information materials
  • Standard response documents
  • Medical affairs materials
  • Dossiers
• Strong scientific writing, editing, and critical appraisal skills
• Ability to interpret clinical data and scientific literature
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a lead for clients, brands, therapeutic areas, or workstreams
• Experience with publication/manuscript review and submissions to high-impact journals
• Experience developing publication plans
• Experience creating scientific narratives
• Experience supporting advisory boards or symposia
• Experience developing training and educational materials
• Experience working with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device clients
• Client-facing experience
• Certified Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) certification preferred, but not required

Why Work With Us

• Fully remote work environment
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to support leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
• Diverse scientific communications and publication projects
• Collaborative team of experienced medical and scientific professionals
• Meaningful work that helps support healthcare providers and patients

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about scientific communications, publication development, and medical affairs support, we'd love to hear from you. Looking for a full-time opportunity? We are also hiring for a Principal Scientific Communications Specialist position. Candidates seeking a full-time role with benefits are encouraged to apply to that opening for consideration.

Apply today to join the Med Communications team as an independent contractor!

Equal Opportunity Employer
Med Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.