Skill
Medical Writing
Healthcare and Medical
Medical Writing is the practice of creating clear, accurate documents about medical and scientific topics, including clinical trial reports, regulatory submissions, journal articles, and patient education materials. Medical writers often have backgrounds in life sciences, pharmacy, or medicine and work for pharmaceutical companies, CROs, publishers, or healthcare organizations. The skill requires translating complex clinical data into content suitable for regulators, clinicians, or lay audiences.
Medical Writing in the job market
Last checked September 12, 2026
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Clinical Safety and Risk Management Associate Principal Scientist
Merck
Full-time
A medical specialist responsible for reviewing adverse event reports and developing safety strategies for pharmaceutical products in collaboration with physicians and cross-functional teams. This role suits someone with clinical background and drug safety expertise who can manage complex regulatory and pharmacovigilance responsibilities.
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Associate Director, Patient Safety Scientist
Bristol Myers Squibb
Full-time · $150,300 – $182,125
This role leads safety surveillance and risk management for pharmaceutical products throughout their lifecycle, working with medical safety teams to detect signals, prepare regulatory documents, and ensure compliance. It suits experienced pharmacovigilance professionals who can independently manage complex safety strategies and mentor others in a matrix environment.
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Medical Patient Language Writing Specialist
Cohere Health
Full-time · United States · $85,000 – $92,000
This role involves translating complex medical policies and coverage decisions into clear, patient-friendly communications that meet regulatory standards. It suits experienced medical writers or healthcare communicators who want to improve how patients understand their care options and coverage determinations.
Listed on Cohere Health’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Director, Global Clinical Physician (Cardiovascular)
Bristol Myers Squibb
Full-time · $275,630 – $374,075
This director-level role leads clinical strategy and medical due diligence for cardiovascular asset acquisitions at a pharmaceutical company, requiring a physician to evaluate trial designs, assess clinical risks, and guide deal feasibility across a therapeutic portfolio. It suits experienced cardiologists or internists with drug development background who want to shift into business development and shape which therapies the company pursues.
Listed on Bristol Myers Squibb’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Medical Policy Writer
Cohere Health
Full-time · United States · $80,000 – $100,000
A digital health company seeks a medical policy writer to draft and maintain clinical policies aligned with CMS guidelines, working with clinical leaders and stakeholders in a fully remote role. This suits someone with medical writing or policy background who can manage multiple projects and mentor junior writers.
Listed on Cohere Health’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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