Medical Writer

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

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Medical Writer to develop medical writing and digital content solutions. You will create various content for digital platforms, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with internal teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in medical sciences, 2-4 years of relevant experience, and native-level English fluency. This role offers a flexible working framework, allowing for 2 days in the office weekly and an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on improving global healthcare.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create and edit medical content for various digital channels.
• Assist in the development of formats and guidelines for clinical documentation.
• Monitor and manage workload, ensuring timely delivery of projects.
• Collaborate with Creative Artworker to develop content.
• Engage with Business Partners to understand business needs.

Skills

Medical writing

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Customer-centric skills

Proficient in Google suite

Education

Degree in medical sciences or related field

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

Roche is a stable and innovative biotechnological company offering exceptional career paths and great benefits for fresh graduates and outstanding professionals. We are continuously expanding, looking for new talents to join our transforming Roche Services & Solutions Center. We offer a flexible working framework (2 office days/week on average).

The Global Digital Hub growing business line within Roche Services & Solutions Center. Our main purpose is to strengthen the digital capabilities of Roche globally by supporting central initiatives with Social Media Management, Brand Support, Digital Publishing Services, Marketing Automation, Content Creation, and Creative Design.

As a Medical Writer, you will support the growing medical writing team within Roche Services & Solution Centre in developing medical writing & digital content solutions for our business partners. You will be part of formulating and identifying current and future content needs and support different content creation initiatives. In addition, you will work with senior medical writers and stakeholders to ensure the effective deployment of resources and tools to support and ensure that writing activities are conducted efficiently, cost-effectively, and in accordance with the business needs. The medical copy and content team within the Global Digital Hub operates under the Content Creation Chapter. This specialized team focuses on generating commercial content intended for various digital formats (emails, videos, banners, infographics, websites etc.). Their work plays a crucial role in supporting the communication strategies developed by Roche's global and local business teams.

You will be :

As a Medical Writer, you will contribute to the growing medical writing team within the Roche Services & Solutions Center. You will develop medical writing and digital content solutions across various therapeutic areas and play an integral role in business development and stakeholder engagement.

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 presentations for conferences), newsletters, medical reports, study summaries, and materials for public relations. May research, write, and edit pre-clinical and/or clinical reports, summarizing data from studies.
• Assist in the development of formats and guidelines for clinical documentation, prepare scientific manuscripts, abstracts, and posters. Manage multiple concurrent projects across therapeutic areas, ensuring timely delivery. Ensure content complies with regulatory guidelines and Roche best practices.
• Monitor and manage workload, anticipate capacity issues, and provide solutions. Ensure projects meet deadlines and maintain scientific accuracy. Prepare content for LMR approval in VVPM, including referencing.
• Collaborate with the Creative Artworker to develop content. Contribute 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, using both formal and informal networks to achieve goals and work closely with Business Partners. Suggest improvements to service and responsiveness to business partners.

Who you are

We are looking for dynamic individuals who are highly involved and passionate about medical writing and willing to learn more about building up content strategies. As a Medical Writer you are a person who upholds the highest standards of scientific accuracy, quality and compliance. Further requirements:

• Degree in medical sciences or a related field. 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 including 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.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100 000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life‑changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.