Kyverna Therapeutics is a patient-focused, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing cell therapies for people with autoimmune diseases. Rooted in our core values—Stay True to Why, Collaborate to Accelerate, Lead with Clarity, Boldly Innovative, and Own the Outcome—we are committed to advancing 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 execute high-quality scientific publications, conference materials, and other medical content that clearly and accurately communicate clinical and translational data in a compliant and effective manner. This role works closely with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, and other external writers to ensure data is shared on time and in line with global publication standards and company goals. This is a highly cross-functional position requiring strong scientific writing skills, careful attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced clinical environment.
**Title:** Medical Affairs Writer – Contract
**Reports to:** Scientific Director, Medical Affairs
**Location:** Remote
**Duration:** 12 months
**Hours:** 15–30 hours per week, depending on workload
**Hourly rate:** $90/hr–$110/hr
### Responsibilities
– Support the development and execution of global medical communication and publication plans in alignment with Medical Affairs and clinical program objectives.
– Author, edit, and manage a variety of publication and medical communication deliverables, 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 accurate, balanced, and consistent with source data.
– Convert complex clinical, preclinical, and translational findings into clear, compelling scientific narratives.
– Manage internal review and approval processes, including version control.
– Partner with Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Regulatory, Commercial (as appropriate), and external medical writers.
– Support author engagement by coordinating feedback and revisions with key opinion leaders (KOLs).
– Manage 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 producing publications in biotech, pharma, or medical communications.
– Proven experience writing manuscripts, abstracts, and congress materials.
– Strong knowledge of clinical trial design, statistics, and data interpretation.
– Working understanding of publication ethics and guidelines (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 capabilities.
– Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
– High attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.
– Clear communicator able to manage competing priorities.
$90–$110 per hour.
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