Kyverna Therapeutics is a patient-focused, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing cell therapies for people with autoimmune diseases. Guided by our core values—Stay True to Why, Collaborate to Accelerate, Lead with Clarity, Boldly Innovative, and Own the Outcome—we are dedicated to shaping the future of treatment for autoimmune conditions. Join us at the forefront of cell therapy innovation and help redefine what’s possible.

Kyverna is seeking a Medical Communications / Medical Affairs Writer (Contract) to develop, coordinate, and deliver high-quality scientific publications, conference materials, and other medical content that communicate clinical and translational data clearly, accurately, and in a compliant way. The role partners closely with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, and other external writers to ensure data is shared on schedule and aligned with global publication standards and company objectives. This is a highly cross-functional position that requires strong scientific writing skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced clinical setting.

**Title:** Medical Affairs Writer – Contract
**Reports to:** Scientific Director, Medical Affairs
**Location:** Remote
**Duration:** 12 months
**Hours:** 15–30 hours per week, based on workload
**Hourly rate:** $90/hr–$110/hr

### Responsibilities
– Help develop and execute global medical communication and publication plans in line with Medical Affairs and clinical program goals.
– Write, edit, and manage a range of publication and medical communication materials, including:
– Primary manuscripts
– Review articles
– Abstracts
– Slide decks (MSL and HCP)
– Congress posters and oral presentations
– Plain language summaries (as applicable)
– Ensure all content is scientifically correct, well-balanced, and consistent with source data.
– Translate complex clinical, preclinical, and translational findings into clear, compelling scientific stories.
– Lead internal review and approval workflows, including version control.
– Collaborate with Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial (as needed), and external medical writers.
– Support author involvement by coordinating feedback and revisions with key opinion leaders (KOLs).
– Handle inquiries by monitoring the inquiry inbox and responding to patient and physician questions using approved templates.

### Qualifications
– Advanced degree in a scientific or medical field (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MS with relevant experience).
– 10+ years of medical or scientific writing experience, including publications in biotech, pharma, or medical communications.
– Demonstrated experience writing manuscripts, abstracts, and congress materials.
– Strong knowledge of clinical trial design, statistics, and data interpretation.
– Working understanding of publication ethics and standards (ICMJE, GPP).
– Experience supporting publications related to cell therapy, immunology, or rare/autoimmune diseases.
– Excellent scientific writing and editing skills.
– Strong project management and organizational abilities.
– Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
– Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.
– Clear communicator who can manage competing priorities.

$90–$110 per hour.