Medical Writer

Tag; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Tag is seeking a Medical Writer to develop high-quality medical content for integrated medical communications across multiple assets. You will translate complex data into clear, compliant messaging for HCP audiences, working with strategy and creative teams to ensure brand-aligned materials.

The role requires 4–5 years in medical writing or healthcare content development, a life sciences degree, and bilingual proficiency in Traditional Chinese/Cantonese and English.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in medical writing or healthcare content development.
• Bilingual language capability in Traditional Chinese/Cantonese and English.
• Strong understanding of biology, MOA, and disease areas; experience with regulated content is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality medical and scientific content across multiple assets: slides, materials, digital content.
• Ensure materials are accurate, evidence-based and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Translate complex data into clear, audience-appropriate messaging for HCPs and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with brand and strategy teams to maintain consistent messaging across touchpoints.

Skills

Communication skills

Editing & quality control

Project coordination

Scientific storytelling

Education

Life sciences degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Tag, we bring big ideas to life. As a leading creative production and sourcing partner, we work with some of the world’s biggest brands and agencies, delivering content at scale to create campaigns that are more impactful, more effective and more efficient.

We believe that the combination of different ideas, experience, backgrounds and skillsets create a great place to work, and we are committed to promoting an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture where each employee feels supported and empowered.

But don’t just take our word for it! We are proud to have recently won awards for Best Culture, Production Agency of the Year and Outstanding SME in Gender Equality, Family Status Equality and Racial Equality and Inclusion. Check out www.tagworldwide.com to learn more.

Job Overview:

Reporting to the Senior Account Director, the Medical Writer is responsible for developing high-quality and scientifically accurate content to support integrated medical communications for our client’s prescription medicines (pharmaceutical company).

This role combines scientific knowledge & understanding, storytelling, strategic thinking, HCP persona understanding and business acumen to translate complex data into clear, compliant, and compelling communications across multiple assets and channels.

Key responsibilities

Scientific & Content Development

• Develop high-quality medical and scientific content across a range of deliverables, including slide decks, marketing materials, content, and digital assets
• Ensure all materials are accurate, evidence-based, and compliant with regulatory and editorial standards
• Translate complex clinical and scientific data into clear, concise, and audience-appropriate messaging

Therapeutic & Brand Expertise

• Build and maintain a strong understanding of assigned therapeutic areas, disease landscapes, and client brand portfolios
• Provide informed input on content strategy, understand and translate content flow and medical communication approaches

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with client marketing teams to develop content and materials that support brand strategy and drive HCP engagement across channels
• Translate medical and scientific insights into commercially relevant,
• customer-centric content aligned to brand objectives
• Support the development of omnichannel materials (e.g., brand portals, email journeys, digital assets, event content) tailored to different HCP segments
• Collaborate with internal strategy, account, and creative teams to ensure consistency of messaging across touchpoints
• Incorporate insights from brand team feedback to optimize content effectiveness and engagement
• Work closely with regional and local cross-functional teams (account management, strategy, creative) to deliver integrated solutions
• Participate in client meetings, including kick-offs, status updates, and strategic discussions
• Ensure timely delivery of projects while maintaining high-quality standards

Business Development

• Contribute to asset proposal development, pitches, and new business opportunities
• Proactively suggest innovative content ideas and communication solutions to support account growth

Requirements

• Degree in a life sciences discipline (BSc, MSc, PhD); healthcare qualifications (e.g., MD, PharmD, Nursing or allied health) are advantageous
• 4-5 years’ experience in medical writing, scientific communications, and/or healthcare content development
• Able to demonstrate thorough understanding (i.e., biology, treatment modalities, MOA) of a major disease area (e.g., oncology, hematology, immunology) and drug products (e.g., medical and commercial perspectives)
• Prior experience in a medical communications or healthcare agency environment preferred
• Language requirement – preferably bilingual (Traditional Chinese/Cantonese & English)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and messaging for different audience segments and seniority (e.g., HCPs, internal stakeholders)
• Strong ability to interpret, synthesise, and translate complex scientific data into clear, concise, and engaging content
• High attention to detail, with solid editorial, referencing, and quality control standards
• Familiarity with content development processes in regulated environments (e.g., MLR review) is an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel); experience with content management or digital platforms is a plus
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders
• Demonstrates both independent ownership and effective cross-functional collaboration

We offer competitive remuneration package and fringe benefits to the successful candidate. In addition, you will have an opportunity to work in a reputable company with excellent career exposure.

As an ethical employer, Tag will never ask job applicants to provide private, sensitive information upfront or make offers of employment contingent on financial requests or responsibilities from any candidate.

Don’t let self-doubt get in the way of what could be a great opportunity. We know from research that while men tend to apply to jobs when they meet around 60% of the criteria, women and people from diverse backgrounds may not put themselves forward unless they check every box.

If you think this role could be a great fit for you, please do get in touch – even if you don’t meet every single requirement. Let’s have a chat and see if this could be the right role for you.

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