CareerPlan

Freelance Medical Writer

IH – Boston (Cambridge)Contract2026-10-07 → 2026-10-22
Freelance / independent contractor

Core

Lead the development, finalization, and submission of peer-reviewed publications (manuscripts, abstracts, posters) and scientific communications (white papers, presentations) for clinical research in cardiology, gastroenterology, hepatology, and obesity.

Role type

Senior freelance medical writer (scientific communications)

Builds

Peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, posters, white papers, and educational content for clinical research sponsors

Domain

Healthcare technology, clinical research, medical communications

Required skills

medical/scientific writing, peer-reviewed journal submission, literature review, data synthesis, project management, stakeholder coordination, scientific editing

Preferred skills

ICMJE guidelines, Good Publication Practice, conference abstract/poster development, familiarity with GI/Hepatology/Obesity, advanced degree (MS/PhD/MD)

Technologies

none stated

Responsibilities

Develop publication plans and roadmaps; synthesize research data and site-network performance into written summaries and visualizations; manage projects from initiation through submission; conduct literature reviews; align on messaging with physician authors and scientific leaders; partner with marketing for external content; manage multiple competing priorities independently

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC