Medical Writer

Roche; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company in Malaysia is seeking a Medical Writer to develop medical writing and digital content solutions. This role involves creating and editing content for various digital channels, assisting in clinical documentation, and collaborating with internal teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in medical sciences or a related field, 2-4 years of experience, and native-level English proficiency. The company values attention to detail and strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a similar role.
• Native-level proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit medical content for digital channels.
• Develop formats and guidelines for clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with the Creative Artworker to develop content.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service mentality

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in medical sciences or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

As a Medical Writer in Roche Services & Solutions Center – Global Digital Hub, you will develop medical writing and digital content solutions for various therapeutic areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and edit medical content for various digital channels and platforms, including patient information, educational materials for healthcare professionals (slides, posters, speaker briefs, and conference presentations), newsletters, medical reports, study summaries, and public relation materials.
• Assist in developing formats and guidelines for clinical documentation, prepare scientific manuscripts, abstracts, and posters, and manage multiple concurrent projects across therapeutic areas to ensure timely delivery and compliance with regulatory guidelines and Roche best practices.
• Monitor and manage workload, anticipate capacity issues, and provide solutions so projects meet deadlines while maintaining scientific accuracy; prepare content for LMR approval in VVPM, including referencing.
• Collaborate with the Creative Artworker to develop content, contributing creative ideas and suggestions; liaise professionally with internal teams, clients, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders to obtain comprehensive briefs and responses.
• Understand customer business needs to create relevant content, engage resources through formal and informal networks to achieve goals, and work closely with Business Partners; suggest improvements to service and responsiveness to business partners.

Qualifications

• Degree in medical sciences or a related field and 2–4 years of experience in a similar role; native‑level proficiency in written and spoken English (additional languages are an advantage).
• Excellent attention to detail, consistency, clarity, and scientific rigor; customer‑service mentality and can‑do attitude; proficiency with standard IT applications, preferably the Google Suite.
• Accountable, focused, and precise attitude; continuous improvement and growth mindset; ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and prioritize tasks.
• Strong stakeholder management and customer‑centric skills; effective time management and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Passionate about learning new technologies; strong interpersonal skills to work as part of a team and engage with leaders.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.