Medical Writer / Medical communication Job at Unicon Pharma Inc in Foster City

Overview

Job Title : Medical communication / Medical writer

Location : Foster City, CA 94404 (Hybrid)

Duration : 12+ Months contract with potential for extension

Base pay range

$53.00 / hr - $53.00 / hr

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

Qualifications

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, PharmD 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

Responsibilities

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 workstreams.

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

Preferred Tools & Skills

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

Details

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

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