Medical Writer​/Medical communication

Job Title:

Medical communication/Medical writer

Location:

Foster City, CA 94404 (Hybrid)

Duration: 12+ Months contract with potential for extension

$53.00/hr - $53.00/hr

Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in commercial, clinical, or learning roles
• Strong clinical literacy and the ability to digest and retain scientific content across multiple therapeutic areas; bachelor of science required;
  Master, PhD, Pharm
  
  D a bonus
• Proven experience in project management, with the ability to manage timelines and coordinate across stakeholders
• Instructional design experience, medical writing, or medical illustration a plus; experience with a content center of excellence or agency preferred
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams

• In this position, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and steering the content strategy for new learning initiatives, content re-design and product launches, ensuring that every asset is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of a global audience while following a repeatable process.
• Your clinical / scientific background paired with an understanding of instructional design and commercial selling will be key in operating at the nexus of various work streams.
• Your focus will be on providing strategic guidance throughout the content development process—partnering with cross-functional teams to align instructional approaches, drive innovation, and embed best practices that support commercialization goals including recommending AI-forward approaches to content development.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for inquiries about available learning content across brands and disease states
• Design content strategy for new builds or re-designs of existing content, including creating outlines, design blueprints, etc.
• Provide strategic input and feedback during the content build phase for new product or indication launches
• Support implementation of a cohesive content strategy aligned with launch goals, therapeutic area training, and selling models.
• Facilitate alignment between Marketing, Medical, and Instructional Design teams when content priorities or perspectives diverge
• Collaborate with Product Directors and SMEs to shape selling skills workshops, deep dives, and supporting assets
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and connect content across programs to ensure consistency and strategic alignment
• Project manage new content builds, including tracking deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder input
• Recommend AI-based solutions to streamline content development and content management

• Familiarity with learning platforms and tools such as Articulate Rise, Storyline, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, PowerPoint, and Smartsheet
• Familiarity with AI tools in the learning space

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Contract
• Job function:
  Training, Public Relations, and Project Management
• Industries:
  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing