Contract, Medical writer

Cactus Communications; London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Medical Writer, where you'll leverage your medical science knowledge and writing skills to create impactful scientific materials. This remote-first position offers a chance to grow your career while working with international clients in the pharmaceutical industry.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant scientific writing experience.
• Clear, concise scientific writing style with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality scientific, medical, and educational materials.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with client directors on medical communication initiatives.

Skills

Scientific Writing

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

PhD/MD (Pharmacology)

PhD (Life Sciences)

MPharm/M.Sc

Tools

MS Office

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Overview

Cactus Life Sciences is a remote-first organization, embracing an 'accelerate from anywhere' culture.

If you are seeking challenging and rewarding work that combines your understanding of medical science with your writing skills, the Medical Writer role offers a unique opportunity to grow your career and make a significant impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality scientific, medical, and educational materials (writing, proofreading, data-checking) such as slides, abstracts, posters, manuscripts, infographics, and more, aligning with client needs under the guidance of scientific leads.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with international pharmaceutical clients, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders, anticipating their needs.
• Communicate effectively with team members, authors, clients, and vendors.
• Participate in workshops, seminars, and training sessions to enhance skills and contribute to organizational goals.
• Attend client and external meetings, supporting senior team members as required.
• Collaborate with client directors to develop ideas and implement medical communication initiatives in digital formats, including publication extenders, infographics, website content, and patient narratives.
• Ensure all materials comply with client requirements, SOPs, style guides, and internal standards, updating documents as needed.
• Contribute as a document specialist, providing intellectual input across various document types and making research accessible to targeted audiences.
• Share best practices and client preferences to foster skill development within the team.

Qualifications and Prerequisites

• 1-3 years of relevant scientific writing experience.
• PhD/MD (Pharmacology) or PhD (Life Sciences), PharmD, or MPharm/M.Sc with understanding of clinical research and medical communication.
• Clear, concise scientific writing style with high attention to detail and excellent language skills.
• Ability to adapt writing style to different materials and audiences.
• Basic knowledge of biostatistics.
• Skills in literature review and evaluation.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Application Process

Ensure you meet the role requirements and have legal authorization to work in the advertised country. The process includes initial screening, a technical assessment, and 2-3 interview rounds conducted virtually via MS Teams.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering an inclusive environment, prohibiting discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Accelerating from Anywhere

We value candidates who demonstrate ownership, organization, effective asynchronous and synchronous collaboration, and the ability to work across time zones.

About Cactus

At Cactus Life Sciences, we believe in the future of medical communications through science, technology, and human connection. Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with global teams, we leverage AI, automation, and innovation to transform scientific exchange, keeping patients at the core of our work.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries: Software Development