Contract (1099) Role - Medical Writer, Gene Therapy

Medical Writer, Gene Therapy (Freelance / Project-Based)
Xavier Creative House, The Talent Intelligence Network (TIN)

Engagement: Temporary, project-based
Estimated time: Dependent on final scope (estimating 8-12 hours a week for ~6 months)
Start date: Late November 2026
Location: Remote. Open to candidates in U.S. Eastern or Pacific time zones, or the United Kingdom

About the project
Xavier Creative House is preparing for an upcoming scope of work from a small biopharmaceutical client looking to raise disease awareness among patients and providers about a rare ocular condition and educate on gene therapyWe’re looking for a Medical Writer to bring scientific and clinical expertise to our projects, potentially inclusive of a website, downloadable materials, social posts, and future brand logo development.

What you’ll do

• Ideate and write scientifically accurate content for a variety of print and digital project types, which may include disease state overviews, mechanism of disease summaries and supporting patient materials
• Turn complex gene therapy science into clear, engaging language for different audiences, including HCPs, patients, and caregivers
• Work with the strategy and creative teams to shape messaging and make sure content is consistent and accurate
• Reference and annotate content according to medical communications standards (AMA)
• Support MLR discussions, as needed
• What we’re looking for
• Professional medical writing experience, withagency or medical communications experience
• Experience writing about gene therapy is required. Ocular gene therapy experience is strongly preferred
• Ability to propose out-of-the-box approaches to translate complex science into approachable content
• A degree in life sciences or a related field. An advanced degree (PharmD, PhD or MS) is a plus
• Comfort working quickly and flexibly as project timelines shift

Nice to have

• Familiarity with rare disease audiences
• Familiarity with Teams and Slack as working platforms

Pay: $95.00 - $110.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 – 12.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Remote