Medical Writer

About Real Chemistry

Real Chemistry is a healthcare-focused global agency that combines scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-powered insights to help shape a healthier world. The company supports pharmaceutical and biotech clients with a broad range of healthcare communications and marketing services. Its culture emphasises collaboration, excellence, innovation, and a strong sense of purpose.

The organisation is Great Place to Work® certified and promotes an environment where employees can grow, collaborate, and make meaningful impact.

Role Overview

The Medical Writer role in Germany contributes to the delivery of high-quality medical content across multiple therapy areas. The position suits someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, scientifically minded, interested in AI, and ready to grow further in medical writing. The role also involves adapting global English content and creating original content in German.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with assigned therapeutic areas such as oncology, rare diseases, and CRM, and apply scientific understanding to a variety of projects.
• Interpret and analyse scientific information accurately to support project delivery.
• Build knowledge of the medical affairs and commercial environment in which pharmaceutical clients operate.
• Review published literature and competitor intelligence to deepen brand and market understanding, then share relevant insights with the team.
• Take part in meetings and strategic conversations with clients, authors, and advisors.
• Write fluently in both German and English, including adapting English-language material and producing original German content.
• Use AI tools confidently and efficiently to improve accuracy, productivity, and workflow management.
• Own day-to-day delivery of scientific content under limited supervision and ensure communication goals are met.
• Adjust writing style for different audiences, including physicians, nurses, and patients.
• Develop more complex or commercially oriented materials such as story flows, strategic frameworks, competitor intelligence documents, and advisory board reports.
• Ensure content is correctly referenced and accompanied by a complete reference pack.
• Tag work properly in Veeva Vault Project Management systems.
• Follow the FSA code of conduct and apply relevant industry best-practice and compliance guidance, with support from senior team members where needed.
• Attend events on-site when required and help develop and finalise content in collaboration with clients and faculty.
• Handle straightforward client communication for content development and escalate more complex issues appropriately.
• Work to project schedules and briefs, keep the account team updated on timelines, and communicate progress clearly.
• Track hours, identify the effects of scope changes, and stay within budget or explain deviations promptly.

Qualifications and Skills

• A strong scientific background with a degree in a scientific or medical discipline; a postgraduate degree is preferred.
• High academic achievement.
• Deep interest in healthcare, science, medicine, and the pharmaceutical industry, along with curiosity about AI technologies.
• Strong interpersonal skills, clear communication, and careful attention to detail.
• Previous experience as a junior medical writer, either in an agency or within a pharmaceutical organisation.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools, especially PowerPoint, and the ability to turn complex science into clear, visually engaging content.

Benefits and Perks

Real Chemistry offers a regionally tailored benefits package. Globally, this includes office locations in key markets, free snacks, generous holiday and paid time off, private medical/dental/vision plan options, and support for long-term financial wellbeing. Additional perks include mental wellness coaching and access to more than 13,000 online classes through LinkedIn Learning.

Work Model

Real Chemistry follows its Real HART approach to working. Employees who live within one hour of an office are expected to be in the office two days per week, either at a Real Chemistry office or onsite with clients. In other regions, employees work remotely and meet quarterly for collaboration, learning, and culture. The company values in-person connection while maintaining flexibility.

Equal Opportunity and Notice

Real Chemistry is an equal opportunity employer and aims to provide an inclusive and equitable workplace where people are valued for both lived experience and professional expertise. Applicants needing accommodations during the interview process are encouraged to inform their recruiter.

The company also warns that its name and those of its affiliates may be misused by scammers through messaging services, fake websites, and apps. Candidates should avoid sharing personal or financial information or making payments to any unverified source claiming to represent Real Chemistry.