Medical Writer

About the job

About Breaking Data

Breaking Data is a boutique healthcare agency serving a broad portfolio of global pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Our team partners closely with clients to develop medically accurate, strategically aligned, and highly actionable content across sales training, marketing, payer access, and medical education

Founded by marketers, for marketers, we specialize in simplifying complex clinical information to develop engaging marketing tools that align with brand strategy and effectively reach target audiences.

About the culture

Breaking Data is a healthcare agency full of “A” teamers.

We maintain high standards and invite you to consider joining our team. Our culture thrives on collaboration and a customer-first mentality, which is essential for both team and individual success.

The Medical Copywriter role is a full-time position based in Cherry Hill, NJ. It offers the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a rapidly expanding and dynamic organization. If you want to join a collaborative culture of detail-oriented, hard-working, decisive, self-motivated individuals who are ready to make the most of their potential, then this could be your next career opportunity.

We believe co-location is essential for fostering collaboration, innovation, alignment, and a strong team culture. To support that, we offer a flexible hybrid work schedule—three in-office days and two remote days per week—designed for those who value face-to-face teamwork while still enjoying the benefits of remote flexibility.

Travel Requirements

The Medical Writer will occasionally need to travel for project-related purposes, including client meetings, conferences, advisory boards, and industry events. Travel may involve overnight stays and will be planned in advance to accommodate schedules.

Work environment

Our Cherry Hill, NJ office offers a flexible and collaborative environment. We align projects with each team member's core skills, balancing fun and efficiency to achieve our goals and the goals of our clients.

Application Process

Interested candidates should email their resume and portfolio of past work to hr@breakingdata.com

Medical Writer | Boutique Life Sciences Agency

Location: US-Cherry Hill, NJ

Employment Type: Full-time

Benefits: Health insurance compensation, 401K program, paid time off, and company holidays

Opportunity Overview

We seek a Medical Writer to join our growing team and report directly to the Vice President of Breaking Data. This is a highly collaborative, client-facing role that works across internal teams and directly with clients to translate complex scientific information into accurate, well-referenced marketing and educational content. The Medical Writer plays a key role in supporting a variety of pharmaceutical and healthcare projects through all stages of development, from initial concept through client review and final approval.

Your work must inspire action and change customer behaviors.

Roles and responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Vice President and in conjunction with Breaking Data team members, the essential functions of the Medical Writer include but are not limited to:

CREATING AMAZING WORK

• Create scientifically accurate, referenced content across various digital and print materials—including training modules, educational tools, presentations, white papers, and field resources—tailored to healthcare providers, payers, patients, and other target audiences.
• Simplify complex clinical and scientific data into clear, engaging narratives that align with the client's brand strategy and target audience’s needs.
• Develop content that is fully referenced and annotated for med-legal-regulatory (MLR) submission, ensuring compliance with regulatory, publication, and client guidelines.
• Conduct literature reviews, reference sourcing, annotations, and internal QC to substantiate claims and ensure scientific accuracy across all materials.
• Respond to client feedback, including real-time med-legal-regulatory comments, and efficiently incorporate revisions throughout the review cycle.
• Collaborate directly with clients, account teams, creative, and subject matter experts to ensure alignment on content and strategy.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail, meeting tight deadlines, and adapting to shifting priorities.
• Proactively identify questions, inconsistencies, or information gaps and raise them for resolution to maintain content accuracy and compliance.
• Support quality control processes, including reference verification, editorial proofreading, and internal reviews prior to MLR submission.
• Prepare for and participate in client meetings, live advisory boards, and strategic working sessions to support content development, live note-taking, and real-time revisions.
• Stay current with clinical literature, competitive landscape, and evolving best practices in medical writing and pharmaceutical marketing.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strong science foundation (life sciences degree required; PharmD, PhD, or clinical background strongly preferred)
• 3+ years of professional experience (experience within a pharmaceutical or healthcare agency setting is highly preferred)
• Hands-on experience preparing materials for MLR submission and approval processes
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat (including light proficiency in reviewing basic design files for layout and copy accuracy)
• Experience managing references, citations, and annotations using tools such as EndNote, Lean Library, or Zotero
• Excellent writing, editing, referencing, and data interpretation skills
• Comfortable balancing multiple projects, deadlines, and client interactions
• High attention to detail; ownership of internal quality control processes for scientific accuracy
• Professional communication skills — written, verbal, and client-facing
• Highly collaborative mindset and flexible approach to shifting priorities
• Familiarity with Veeva Vault PromoMats (or similar MLR systems) is a plus