At MERGE, we are Built Different. We are a marketing and technology agency purpose-built for the intersection of health and wellness—where human impact matters most. By weaving storytelling through technology, we move beyond traditional engagement to Whole Human Marketing. This approach recognizes that humans are multidimensional and complex, and uses AI to ensure every brand interaction feels natural, contextual, and relevant.

This commitment to human-first innovation is what brings us together and propels us forward. We are united by our North Star: to unite people and brands to empower healthier, happier lives.

Emerge to the Top of Your Career

At MERGE, we strive to create a superior work experience where talented and ambitious people grow. An experience that encourages people to think higher and feel deeper. An experience where people engage their minds and hearts to do the best work of their careers.

As our Sr. Medical Writer, you will…

Be responsible for creating medically accurate and account-appropriate content for healthcare professionals and patients across various communication formats. This role requires strong conceptual abilities and the ability to master multiple therapeutic areas quickly. You will collaborate with medical and copy teams to research, write, and edit content, ensuring its scientific validity and clinical applicability. You will also secure and reference reliable sources to support medical and scientific statements. Responsibilities include attending client reviews and internal meetings, effectively communicating with team members and clients, and adhering to project deadlines, budgets, and content limitations. You will proactively address challenges, present persuasive points of view, and maintain strong relationships with the Accounts, Creative, and Editorial teams. Staying current with medical developments and publications in therapeutic areas is essential for success in this role.

Be Accountable and Responsible

Write medically accurate, account-appropriate content in various communication forms for healthcare professionals or patients
Demonstrate strong conceptual abilities and work within multiple therapeutic areas, quickly gaining command of new areas
Collaborate with medical and copy teams to research, write, and edit content in distinct therapeutic categories, ensuring scientific validity and clinical applicability
Research and secure references to ensure the accuracy of medical/scientific statements and brand claims
Ensure annotated content is fully cited and supported by reliable sources
Attend client review meetings and ensure feedback is appropriately executed
Attend kickoff, status, and other job-related meetings as needed
Effectively and proactively communicate with team members and clients
Adhere to project parameters, including deadlines, budget, and content limitations
Present points of view articulately and persuasively within MERGE and with clients
Proactively address challenges
Maintain strong relationships with Account, Creative, and Editorial teams
Stay current with medical developments and publications in therapeutic areas

These are the qualifications we’re looking for

PhD or PharmD in Life Sciences, or equivalent work experience
1-2 years of experience in medical advertising or medical communications. Prior agency experience is preferred but not required
Immunology, neurology, or rare disease background preferred
Demonstrates a strong commitment to evidence-based medicine and public health principles, with comfort contributing to immunization-focused initiatives
Demonstrated experience navigating evidence across varying levels of regulatory scrutiny and promotional guardrails.
Able to work within multiple therapeutic areas and can quickly gain command of new areas
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret scientific data
Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to manage projects with limited direction and work within tight deadlines is required
Familiar with research processes, PubMed, and other document delivery systems
Familiar with Veeva PromoMats submission processes
Commitment to staying current with medical developments and identifying new writing opportunities

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At MERGE, we’re committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive in both their careers and personal lives, ensuring they feel supported and empowered to succeed.

MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

And here’s how we live our values at MERGE

Ability. Mastering our craft
Agility. Delivering with a growth mindset
Humility. Collaborating for shared success

MERGE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

MERGE welcomes and celebrates diversity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or people with abilities. We believe that the more diverse we are, the more creative our work will be!

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