Medical Writer
About Us
Based in New York City, Coefficient Health is a full-service agency team designed to be more like the commercial leaders we partner with. In the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, we understand that driving change effectively requires expertise in more areas than ever and the ability to integrate that knowledge across teams.
Our multidimensional talent has diverse capabilities and experiences at every level. Acting as a complement, we challenge clients’ thinking, translate their vision, and execute with innovation and excellence to help them multiply their efforts. As their organization and brands evolve, we scale to provide the support they need from pre-commercial to loss of exclusivity. Our promise to clients is this: at Coefficient Health, we solve for you. So together, we can solve for more.
About You
Are you a dynamic, smart, and solutions-driven professional with a passion for communicating complex scientific ideas? Do you combine strategic thinking with an action-oriented mindset? Do you contribute to project delivery and cross-functional collaboration to move work forward? Can you take responsibility for your projects and deliver precise, accurate results? Do you thrive in a role where medical communications intersect with strategy, and your collaborative spirit fosters a team-oriented environment that drives collective success?
Primary Responsibilities
As a Medical Writer, you will support the execution of day-to-day tasks and contribute to the development of scientific and medical projects, while expanding your understanding of different therapeutic areas and products, the pharmaceutical industry, and agency business practices. In partnership with senior team members, you will integrate medical writing with strategic thinking and foundational client service skills to produce high-quality deliverables.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Medical Writing and Strategic Support Develop medical content with support from senior team members Conduct research and reference checks to ensure exemplary scientific accuracy
- Respond to shifts in client direction with clarity and agility
- Collaborate with project leads to evaluate materials through a scientific and strategic lens to maintain continuity across branded and unbranded materials
- Partner with senior cross-functional leads to interpret business priorities and participate in crafting strategic recommendations
- Client Service and Engagement Act as a service-oriented client contact with strong medical capabilities.
- Learn how to clearly communicate with the appropriate client peers
- Understand the client's business, brands, and organizational structure
- Professional Development Be proactive + develop solutions within your discipline
- Learn the role of Senior Medical Writer for advancement
- Take initiative to pursue development opportunities
- Contribute to our culture of omnidirectional feedback and professional development
What’s In It For You:
You will work closely with senior leaders and founding partners.
You’ll be part of a team of smart and friendly people.
You’ll be trusted with responsibility, presented with challenges, and given the opportunity to grow quickly.
This position offers competitive pay with benefits based on experience and qualifications. The salary range for this role is $80,000–$90,000 per year The salary range provided represents what a potential hire may expect to earn in this role at Coefficient Health. Actual salary decisions will be influenced by several factors that we use to determine overall fit, including experience (both direct and indirect), education, training, demonstrated qualifications, and organizational need. Salary is only one component of the total rewards package offered at Coefficient Health, and we encourage you to apply if this range falls outside of your expectations.
Desired Skills + Experience
- We seek highly motivated individuals with a track record of success who bring curiosity, determination, and creativity to our work.
- Education: A graduate university degree (i.e., MS or PhD) in a relevant discipline is required.
- Agency Experience: 0–2 years in medical or scientific communications in a healthcare/pharma advertising, marketing, training, medical affairs, publications, or similar setting.
- Writing Competency: Familiarity with writing for different audiences while maintaining a high level of scientific rigor and accuracy.
- Strong Communicator: Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Self-Starter and Collaborator:
- Comfortable working independently and within cross-functional teams.
Coefficient Health LLC. provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union/domestic partnership status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws. The Company complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform our team if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.