SENIOR MEDICAL CONTENT WRITER, CLAIMS-CAPABLE

Senior Medical Content Writer, Claims-Capable Location: South San Francisco, CA Category: Medical Writing Salary: Apply for details Country: United States Employment: Contract Worksite: On-Site Job Description About the Role We are looking for a Senior Medical Content Writer who can do the hardest kind of writing in pharma: claims. You will develop, substantiate, and annotate promotional and educational claims, and write the medical content that carries them – accurately, clearly, and in a way that survives MLR review without losing its edge. You will work embedded in an in-house creative studio, alongside creative directors and designers, which means your writing needs to work as creative material, not just as reference text. What You’ll Do Draft, refine, and substantiate promotional and non-promotional claims grounded in clinical data, prescribing information, and peer-reviewed literature. Build annotated references and claim substantiation packages ready for MLR submission. Write medical content across formats: HCP materials, patient education, disease-state content, congress panels, digital assets, video scripts, and sales materials. Ensure fair balance, accurate ISI integration, and on-label alignment in all promotional content. Partner with medical affairs and regulatory reviewers to resolve claim language efficiently; anticipate objections and offer compliant alternatives proactively. Collaborate with creative directors and designers so that copy and visual concepts develop together rather than sequentially. Maintain claim libraries and reference databases to accelerate reuse across the portfolio. What You Bring 5-8 years of medical writing experience in pharma, biotech, or a medical communications agency, with direct experience writing and substantiating claims. Deep familiarity with the MLR review process and what makes claims approvable: substantiation standards, referencing conventions, and common reviewer objections. Strong command of AMA style and the ability to read and accurately interpret clinical trial data, publications, and prescribing information. Understanding of FDA/OPDP promotional regulations, fair balance requirements, and ISI standards. Range as a writer: able to move between rigorous scientific accuracy and accessible, engaging language for different audiences (HCP, patient, internal). Meticulous attention to detail in referencing, annotation, and version control. Nice to Have Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD, PhD, MS) or equivalent scientific depth. Experience with Veeva Vault PromoMats annotation workflows. Oncology, immunology, or biologics therapeutic area experience. Experience working inside an in-house studio or embedded content team. Pay Rate Range: $50-65/hr depending on experience Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements. The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Planet Pharma