Associate Medical Writer at MJH Life Sciences | Apply Now
A rare Associate Medical Writer opportunity has emerged at MJH Life Sciences in Cranbury, NJ. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to the development of accredited continuing education content while working in a hybrid environment.
- Position: Associate Medical Writer
- Location: Cranbury, NJ
- Job Requisition ID: JR102422
About MJH Life Sciences
MJH Life Sciences is a leading healthcare communications and education company operating in the life sciences sector. The organization is dedicated to providing high-quality educational resources and services to healthcare professionals. With a focus on innovation and teamwork, MJH Life Sciences aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of its audience through various educational initiatives.
Associate Medical Writer Job Description
The Associate Medical Writer at Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ (PTCE) plays a vital role in supporting the Scientific Affairs and Business Development teams by contributing to the development of accredited continuing education (CE) content. This role involves assisting with the creation of high-quality needs assessment components, including writing gap analyses, learning objectives, agendas, and needs assessments/literature reviews for grant proposals, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with ACPE and regulatory guidelines. The Associate Medical Writer will also assist in the development of content-related elements for CME/CE educational initiatives, such as slide presentations, manuscripts, and infographics. This is an entry-level to early-career position, ideal for a strong writer with a working knowledge of life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or a related field. Must be able to work a hybrid schedule, with regular in-office days required.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, or related field; advanced degree (Master’s) preferred.
- 1-2 years of experience in medical writing/editing, scientific communications, academic research writing, or related role (internships considered).
- Strong research, writing, and communication skills with the ability to translate complex scientific data into practical communications.
- Working understanding of life sciences with the ability to quickly learn new therapeutic areas.
- Ability to interpret complex clinical data and outcomes reports to identify learning trends and educational needs.
- Familiarity with instructional design elements.
- Experience with CE and accreditation processes is a plus but not required.
- Familiarity with AMA style and editorial standards.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently, and comfortable receiving guidance from senior team members.
Associate Medical Writer – Key Responsibilities
- Assist in developing grant proposals by drafting needs assessments, gap analyses, learning objectives, agendas, and content summaries.
- Conduct research into a range of therapeutic areas to identify emerging unmet needs and educational gaps.
- Conduct global literature reviews to confirm the scientific and clinical accuracy of all materials.
- Maintain scientific integrity and stylistic consistency by adhering to AMA style and in-house editorial standards.
- Ensure compliance with ACPE and other regulatory guidelines throughout the grant development process.
- Comply with company SOPs and contribute to other tasks as assigned.
Compensation Range: $65,000 – $75,000 per year, depending on qualifications.
This is an excellent opportunity for qualified candidates to join MJH Life Sciences as an Associate Medical Writer. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply before the deadline to be part of a dedicated team focused on making a difference in the life sciences field.
