Medical Writer Jobs in New Jersey
Medical Writer jobs in New Jersey are in strong demand, concentrated in the state's dense pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and clinical research sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level regulatory writers through senior medical affairs leads. The highest volume of hiring is in and around Parsippany, Princeton, and Bridgewater, where anchored employers like Johnson and Johnson, Pfizer, and Novartis maintain significant New Jersey operations. The most sought-after specialties include regulatory submissions, clinical study reports, and medical communications for oncology and rare disease programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Medical Information Specialist / Writer II
Location: Hybrid (3 days on-site) - Morristown, NJ
Type: Contract (W2)
Term: 12-months
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 9 AM - 5 PM ET
Pay Rate Max: $64 per hour
Sanofi's contingent workforce program, FLEXT Direct, is seeking a Medical Information Specialist / Writer II for a 12-month contract.
This individual will join our Global Medical Information and Insights (MI&I) content team, supporting a dynamic portfolio spanning immunology, oncology, and neurology therapeutic areas. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, accuracy, and integrity of medical information responses delivered to healthcare professionals and patients worldwide. Working under the direction of senior content leadership, you will contribute to the development and review of global medical information content, provide country and regional support, and collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders across multiple global business units. This position demands a blend of deep scientific expertise, exceptional communication skills, and strong organizational capabilities to manage complex content workflows and support medical information activities across a broad and impactful product portfolio.
Responsibilities:
Write, review, and maintain high-quality global medical information response documents, including scientific response letters and standard response documents
Review and manage escalations received from the medical information call center, ensuring timely and accurate resolution
Conduct thorough literature and data research to address complex customer medical inquiries across oncology, neurology, and immunology product lines
Evaluate scientific and medical literature to support evidence-based content development
Provide country and regional medical information support in alignment with global standards and regulatory requirements
Execute departmental processes and contribute to cross-functional projects in collaboration with MI&I colleagues across global business units
Generate reports and analyze data to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for content improvement
Participate in stakeholder meetings and contribute meaningfully to strategic discussions and content initiatives
Support medical information activities across multiple products, including oncology and neurology therapies
Maintain and manage content within medical information databases and file management systems
Attend and travel to medical conferences as required, approximately one 3-day conference annually
Skills:
Exceptional medical writing skills with the ability to develop multi-level, audience-appropriate scientific responses
Strong scientific literature evaluation and critical appraisal capabilities
Mastery of the English language, both written and spoken, with outstanding oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with medical information content and inquiry management systems, including Veeva Vault and Salesforce
Familiarity with scientific literature research tools and databases
Ability to generate and interpret reports and derive actionable insights from data analysis
Experience utilizing AI tools to enhance productivity and content quality is a plus
Self-driven, independent thinker capable of working with limited oversight and contributing innovative ideas
Strong organizational and file management skills with high attention to detail
Qualifications:
Minimum of a Master's degree or higher in a scientific field such as biology or a related discipline required
Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university (e.g., M.D., Ph.D., PharmD, or equivalent) preferred
Minimum of 3 years of medical writing experience required in the pharmaceutical industry, a clinical setting, or equivalent background preferred
Experience supporting medical information activities across specialty care therapeutic areas, particularly oncology and/or neurology
Demonstrated experience developing scientific response letters and managing medical information content
Job Title: Medical Information Specialist / Writer II
Location: Hybrid (3 days on-site) - Morristown, NJ
Type: Contract (W2)
Term: 12-months
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 9 AM - 5 PM ET
Pay Rate Max: $64 per hour
Sanofi's contingent workforce program, FLEXT Direct, is seeking a Medical Information Specialist / Writer II for a 12-month contract.
This individual will join our Global Medical Information and Insights (MI&I) content team, supporting a dynamic portfolio spanning immunology, oncology, and neurology therapeutic areas. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, accuracy, and integrity of medical information responses delivered to healthcare professionals and patients worldwide. Working under the direction of senior content leadership, you will contribute to the development and review of global medical information content, provide country and regional support, and collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders across multiple global business units. This position demands a blend of deep scientific expertise, exceptional communication skills, and strong organizational capabilities to manage complex content workflows and support medical information activities across a broad and impactful product portfolio.
Responsibilities:
Write, review, and maintain high-quality global medical information response documents, including scientific response letters and standard response documents
Review and manage escalations received from the medical information call center, ensuring timely and accurate resolution
Conduct thorough literature and data research to address complex customer medical inquiries across oncology, neurology, and immunology product lines
Evaluate scientific and medical literature to support evidence-based content development
Provide country and regional medical information support in alignment with global standards and regulatory requirements
Execute departmental processes and contribute to cross-functional projects in collaboration with MI&I colleagues across global business units
Generate reports and analyze data to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for content improvement
Participate in stakeholder meetings and contribute meaningfully to strategic discussions and content initiatives
Support medical information activities across multiple products, including oncology and neurology therapies
Maintain and manage content within medical information databases and file management systems
Attend and travel to medical conferences as required, approximately one 3-day conference annually
Skills:
Exceptional medical writing skills with the ability to develop multi-level, audience-appropriate scientific responses
Strong scientific literature evaluation and critical appraisal capabilities
Mastery of the English language, both written and spoken, with outstanding oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with medical information content and inquiry management systems, including Veeva Vault and Salesforce
Familiarity with scientific literature research tools and databases
Ability to generate and interpret reports and derive actionable insights from data analysis
Experience utilizing AI tools to enhance productivity and content quality is a plus
Self-driven, independent thinker capable of working with limited oversight and contributing innovative ideas
Strong organizational and file management skills with high attention to detail
Qualifications:
Minimum of a Master's degree or higher in a scientific field such as biology or a related discipline required
Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university (e.g., M.D., Ph.D., PharmD, or equivalent) preferred
Minimum of 3 years of medical writing experience required in the pharmaceutical industry, a clinical setting, or equivalent background preferred
Experience supporting medical information activities across specialty care therapeutic areas, particularly oncology and/or neurology
Demonstrated experience developing scientific response letters and managing medical information content
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The qualifications that appear most often in medical writer jobs across New Jersey.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience writing regulatory documents such as clinical study reports or submission dossiers
- Familiarity with ICH guidelines and FDA regulatory writing standards and formats
- Strong command of medical and scientific literature review and data interpretation
- Experience working cross-functionally with clinical, regulatory, and medical affairs teams
- Professional certification such as AMWA Medical Writer Certification considered an asset by many New Jersey employers
Medical Writer Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical writer in New Jersey?
New Jersey does not require a state-issued license to work as a medical writer, so entry centers on education and demonstrated writing skill. Most employers in the state's pharmaceutical and biotech corridor expect at least a bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, pharmacy, or medicine, with advanced degrees preferred for regulatory roles. Building a portfolio through academic publishing, internships with New Jersey biopharma companies, or volunteer medical communications work strengthens a candidacy considerably.
Which companies hire medical writers in New Jersey?
Employers hiring medical writers in New Jersey right now include Artech, MSD, and Merck, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. New Jersey's concentration of global pharmaceutical headquarters and contract research organizations means openings appear consistently across both large enterprise employers and specialized medical communications agencies operating throughout the state.
Which New Jersey cities have the most medical writer jobs?
The cities with the most medical writer openings in New Jersey are Rahway, Avenel, and Gladstone. This distribution reflects the state's pharmaceutical and biotech corridor running through central and northern New Jersey, where major drug company headquarters, contract research organizations, and medical communications agencies are heavily concentrated, generating consistent demand for regulatory, clinical, and medical affairs writers.
Are there remote medical writer jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, and more than most fields. Medical writing is fundamentally document-based and collaborative through digital tools, making it one of the more remote-compatible roles in the life sciences. About 86% of medical writer openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how widely New Jersey employers have adopted flexible arrangements for this role. Regulatory writing and medical communications positions tend to be the most consistently remote-eligible.
How can I get hired as a medical writer in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a regulatory affairs or clinical operations coordinator role at one of New Jersey's large pharmaceutical employers, then transitioning into writing once you have document exposure. Companies like Johnson and Johnson and Novartis run structured associate or rotational programs that place candidates in medical affairs or regulatory functions. Building a writing portfolio through published research, poster abstracts, or freelance medical communications work, and pursuing the AMWA foundational certificate, give entry-level candidates a concrete edge in the New Jersey market.
Where can I find and apply to medical writer jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to medical writer jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the available roles, find ones that match your background and preferred location or work arrangement, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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