Remote Medical Affairs Writer - Contract Position

About the Role

We are looking for a Remote Medical Affairs Writer to join our team at Kyverna Therapeutics. As a Remote Medical Affairs Writer, you will play a crucial role in developing high-quality scientific publications and medical content that accurately communicates clinical and translational data. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in scientific writing and a passion for advancing cell therapy innovations.

What You'll Do

• Support the development and execution of global medical communication and publication plans aligned with Medical Affairs and clinical program objectives.
• Author, edit, and manage a range of publication and medical communication deliverables, including primary manuscripts, review articles, abstracts, slide decks, congress posters, and oral presentations.
• Ensure content is scientifically accurate, balanced, and aligned with source data.
• Translate complex clinical, preclinical, and translational data into clear, compelling scientific narratives.
• Manage internal review, approval workflows, and version control.
• Partner with Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Regulatory, and external medical writers.
• Support author engagement, including coordinating feedback and revisions with key opinion leaders (KOLs).
• Monitor the inquiry inbox and respond to patient and physician inquiries using approved templates.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a scientific or medical discipline (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MS with relevant experience).
• 10+ years of medical or scientific writing experience in publications within biotech, pharma, or medical communications.
• Demonstrated experience authoring manuscripts, abstracts, and congress materials.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design, statistics, and data interpretation.
• Working knowledge of publication ethics and guidelines (ICMJE, GPP).
• Experience supporting publications for cell therapy, immunology, or rare/autoimmune diseases.
• Exceptional scientific writing and editing skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.

Nice to Have

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.
• Clear communicator with the ability to manage competing priorities.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of $90-$110, translating to an estimated annual salary of $180,000-$220,000.
• Flexible working hours, allowing for 15-30 hours per week depending on workload.
• Opportunity to work with a leading biopharmaceutical company at the forefront of cell therapy innovation.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Remote work benefits, enabling you to work from anywhere.