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Medical Writer

BGBx · United States · $70k–$95k

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About Us

At BGBx , we're driven by a simple idea: breakthrough thinking creates breakthrough impact. As an independent commercial solutions partner to pharmaceutical and life science companies, we bring together strategists, scientists, communicators, creatives, technologists, and data experts to tackle some of healthcare's most important challenges.

Our teams work across consulting and communications to help clients shape strategy, launch innovations, engage stakeholders, and drive meaningful results throughout the product lifecycle. The work is complex, fast-moving, and deeply connected to improving lives, creating opportunities for curious minds to make a real difference every day.

If you're energized by collaboration, inspired by innovation, and motivated by work that matters, you'll find a place to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact at BGBx.

Medical Writer

Position Overview

The Medical Writer is the Medical content lead on their account(s) and is responsible for day-to-day development of medical content. The Medical Writer is responsible for delivering high quality, scientifically rigorous content that is in line with brand strategy and objectives, while adhering to timelines and internal processes. The Medical Writer must be able to fulfill the responsibilities and demonstrate the competencies outlined below under the direct supervision of their manager or designated senior team member.

Key Responsibilities

Content Development and Execution

  • Conducts required research in a timely and proficient manner, utilizing the appropriate resources
  • Develops scientifically accurate, strategically aligned, grammatically correct, and impactful content, from initiation through completion, with input from manager
  • Accurately and efficiently annotates content per brand style guide and AMA rules
  • Assumes accountability for accuracy of work

Planning

  • Understands the product/scientific/therapeutic and competitive space and proactively provides recommendations regarding planned projects to internal team
  • Understands the internal BGB processes and adheres to timelines and procedures, as agreed to by the cross-functional team

Client Interface

  • Actively engages in discussions with clients in a team setting
  • Builds skills/is comfortable speaking to content during client calls
  • Builds rapport with clients over time through demonstration of subject matter knowledge
  • May, at times, act as client-facing medical lead, with support from manager
  • Partners with manager and Account team to provide the client with a united, organized, professional, pleasant experience on teleconferences and in person
  • Local (tri-state) client engagement travel as needed/required

Agency Interface and Process

  • Understands the role of Medical within the agency and works to set appropriate expectations and operating norms within the team
  • Shares best practices and strategic insights within team to maximize efficiencies
  • Leads by exa

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six different pharmacy schools; teaching and mentoring is a part of the fabric of our business. Additionally, we have regular internal meetings to make sure we’re teaching each other, including lunch ‘n’ learns, “medical buddy” programs, and outside speakers.

  • We’ve also contracted to work with one of the nation’s top executive coaches (we share him with some of the top Fortune 500 CEOs) to provide ongoing group and one-on-one coaching.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $95,000 USD

  • BGB Group is headquartered in New York City, and the salary range listed reflects the expected base compensation for this role in the New York City metropolitan area. This position may be performed remotely within the United States. For candidates located outside the New York City area, compensation will be adjusted to reflect the applicable market for the employee’s primary work location. Final compensation will be determined based on geographic location, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

What We Offer

At BGBx, we invest in our people because exceptional talent drives exceptional work. We provide a competitive rewards package designed to support your health, well-being, professional growth, and life outside of work.

Our benefits package typically includes health care insurance, retirement plans, generous paid time off and holidays, wellness benefits, life insurance, learning and development opportunities, and other resources that support our employees throughout their careers. Additional benefits may be available based on your location. Beyond benefits, you'll find a culture built on collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare and the people it serves.

BGBx is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any category or class of person protected by law.