Freelance Medical Writer

iterative health is a healthcare technology and services company powering the acceleration of clinical research to transform patient outcomes.

we built a leading performance-driven network of 100+ sites across the us, europe, india, and australia, conducting research directly in the communities where care is delivered across gastrointestinal, hepatology, obesity, and cardiology. By combining deep clinical trial expertise with cutting‑edge ai, we connect sponsors' scientific ambitions with high‑performing research teams that expedite and expand access to novel therapeutics for patients in need.

Today, iterative health is headquartered in cambridge, massachusetts, and new york city with 250+ employees world-wide.

iterative health looking for an experienced freelance medical writer to lead the development, finalization, and submission of peer-reviewed publications—including manuscripts, abstracts, and posters—as well as other scientific and medical communications such as white papers, posters, abstracts, and presentations.

this role will partner closely with iterative health’s medical, scientific, and operational leaders, leading cardiologists within our site network, physician consultants, and other scientific key opinion leaders to translate research and operational insights into high-quality, publication‑ready materials.

freelance/1099 role until the end of the year with potential opportunity for contract renewal in 2027. Expected approx 15 - 20 hours/week. Major deliverable includes two q4 abstract submissions to cardiology and gi peer‑reviewed journals for 2027 publication.

where you’ll drive impact

• collaborate closely with internal medical, scientific, and operational leaders and external physician consultants and key opinion leaders to inform publication strategy and develop a short‑term publication roadmap.
• lead the development and execution of publication plans, with a primary focus on manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and other peer‑reviewed scientific communications.
• gather, evaluate, and conduct analysis to synthesize data from research studies, site‑network performance, study results, and supporting documentation, translating complex findings into clear, accurate written summaries and compelling data visualizations.
• serve as the project owner for publication initiatives from project initiation through submission and publication, including developing project proposals, establishing timelines, coordinating stakeholders, and managing author and internal review processes.
• conduct comprehensive and efficient literature reviews to inform scientific context, industry benchmarks, claims, and publication strategy.
• analyze and synthesize internal data and literature findings and present initial insights to internal stakeholders and physician authors to align on the publication approach, key findings, and messaging.
• develop manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and other scientific communications in accordance with iterative health’s strategic priorities, journal and conference guidelines, and applicable publication and authorship standards.
• partner with iterative health’s marketing team to translate scientific and publication plans into complementary external communications and educational content while maintaining scientific accuracy and appropriate alignment with publication standards.
• independently manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining high‑quality deliverables, clear communication, and adherence to deadlines.
• build strong, collaborative relationships with physician authors, scientific leaders, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• perform other duties and projects as assigned.

• bachelor’s degree in the sciences, english, communications, or a related field.
• minim…