Refer Me

Get ReferralsAI ApplyTailor ResumeFor YouPremium
Sign in
Penumbra

Penumbra

Alameda, California, United States

1,001-5,000 Employees

Automotive Healthcare

Senior Medical Writer, Scientific Communications

Your Remote US Home Office, US

Posted on Feb 17, 2026

ExternalSeniorRemoteGeneral Administration

Job Description

General Summary
In this role, you will be responsible for creating and managing scientific communication materials and working collaboratively with the clinical and marketing teams. To be successful in this role, you should have a strong background in medical writing and knowledge of submission process to scientific journals and conferences. The Senior Medical Writer works cross- functionally with clinical study management, stats, marketing, and other groups to prepare manuscripts, abstracts, literature search summaries, and scientific presentations to meet clinical objectives for data dissemination. If you have a passion for medical writing and want to be part of a dynamic and innovative team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
•Create high quality scientific communications content to support internal and external data dissemination projects*
•Play a key role in ensuring scientific communication deliverables are completed in a timely manner with stakeholder satisfaction*
•Meet project milestones and escalate challenges as needed to ensure projects remain on track*
•Critically evaluate data and translate information into succinct, scientific summaries*
•Works cross-functionally with the broader clinical, marketing, and creative teams to ensure data dissemination goals and deadlines are met efficiently and effectively
•Work with clinical study management and stats to create timelines for completing data dissemination plans related to clinical studies*
•Prepare regular project status updates to management*
•Prepare and/or edit manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals and publication*
•Prepare abstracts and presentations for submission and presentation at scientific conferences*
•Conduct literature searches for devices and relevant disease states*
•Keep current with literature for relevant disease states and supports maintenance of the clinical literature library*
•Play critical role in supporting and developing scientific communication data dissemination strategy (ex. Journal identification, conference impact, potential sub- analysis, etc.)
•Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and
global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures. *
•Understand relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company. *
•Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures. *
•Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
*Indicates an essential function of the role. 

Position Qualifications
Minimum education and experience:
•Bachelor's degree in science, health, or related field with 5+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional qualifications:
•MS or PhD degree strongly preferred
•5+ years of experience as a Medical Writer in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry or 5 years of experience in clinical/scientific research, nursing is preferred
•Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry experience desired
•A passion for clarity in written expression
•A style that is equally comfortable working independently and as part of a team
•A body of work that demonstrates outstanding writing skills
•High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
•Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
•Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously
•Excellent communications skills
•Familiarity with laws, regulations, standards, and guidance governing the conduct of clinical studies a plus

Annual Base Salary Range: $118,000- $165,000
This is the pay range for a mid-cost labor market. If hired in another region, there will be a difference in pay range. We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.


About Penumbra

Penumbra is a global healthcare company focused on innovative medical devices to improve patient outcomes. Established in 2004, Penumbra has been a trailblazer in developing groundbreaking technologies for neurovascular and peripheral vascular interventions. Their commitment to advancing medical solutions has revolutionized the field of minimally invasive procedures and continues to drive advancements in patient care worldwide.

Job overview

Employment type

External

Experience level

Senior

Work type

Remote

Department

General Administration

Posted

on Feb 17, 2026

About

Job Link

jobs.lever.co

Financials

Type

public

Annual Revenue

--

Market Cap

$11.0B+

Subscribe to Refer Me premium to get referred to this role at Penumbra!

Your career is worth investing in.

Get unlimited referrals with Premium.

Upgrade to Premium

Refer Me logo

Refer Me

Referrals

Get Referred

Subscription

© 2026 Crucible Fund LLC. All rights reserved.