Medical Writer

Cactus Communications Services Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; Remote; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical communications firm in Singapore is seeking a Medical Writer to create high-quality scientific materials and liaise with clients in the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate possesses a PhD/MD and 1-3 years of experience in scientific writing. Opportunities for career growth and remote work arrangements are included. Excellent communication and biostatistical skills are essential for this role.

Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in relevant fields of scientific writing.
• Good understanding of clinical research and medical communication.
• Experience working on publications is required.
• Clear, concise scientific writing style with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and proofread high-quality scientific and medical materials.
• Liaise with pharmaceutical clients and healthcare professionals.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients.
• Ensure all materials comply with client SOPs and guidelines.

Skills

Scientific writing

Excellent communication skills

Biostatistics

Attention to Detail

Education

PhD/MD (Pharmacology) or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Medical Writer

Cactus Communications Services Pte. Ltd.

You may be required to travel to our Mumbai office based on business requirements or for company/team events.If you are looking for challenging and rewarding work which combines your understanding of medical science and aptitude for writing into one unique job, the Medical Writer role is for you. This is an opportunity to grow your career and make a greater impact on the lives around you.Use scientific expertise to develop (write, proofread, and data-check) high-quality, client-ready scientific, medical, and educational materials like slides, abstracts, posters, manuscripts, MSL/training slide decks, infographics, congress and meetings materials, literature searches and reviews, standard response letters/medical information letters, and HCP engagement content according to client needs with excellent attention to detail under the guidance of the scientific leads. Liaise and build trusting and professional relationships with international pharmaceutical clients, healthcare professionals, internal and external stakeholders including authors, reviewers, and key opinion leaders across therapeutic areas - learning to anticipate their needs. Effectively and proactively communicate with team members, authors/faculty, clients, and vendors. Attend workshops/seminars/trainings to hone your skills and contribute to organizational objectives. Attend client and other external meetings and support senior team members as needed. Apply your scientific and creative knowledge and work closely with client directors in developing ideas and executing effective medical communications initiatives in the digital space, including publication extenders, creation of infographics, interactive assets, website content, patient narratives, and medical information engagement plans. You will be responsible for ensuring all materials follow/comply with client requirements/SOPs, style guides, client templates, client preferences (as applicable), and CACTUS internal SOPs. Any updates to either of these items should be made consistently and documents should remain up to date. Perform as a document specialist, provide intellectual input across document types, and contribute to making cutting-edge research accessible to specific audiences as appropriate, by maintaining current awareness of developments across therapeutic areas or disciplines. Share best practices and client preferences, thereby contributing to skill development within the medical communications team.Qualifications and prerequisites: 1-3 years of experience in relevant fields of scientific writing. PhD/MD (Pharmacology) OR PhD (Life Sciences) OR PharmD with a good understanding of clinical research and medical communication. Should have experience working on publications. Clear, concise, scientific style of writing, with a high level of attention to detail and excellent language skills. Excellent communication skills, especially with the clients. Ability to adapt writing style to different materials and target audiences. Basic knowledge of biostatistics. Literature reviewing and evaluation capabilities. Very good working knowledge of MS Office.Before applying, please ensure you meet the role requirements listed above and have legal authorization to work in the country where this role is advertised. Our selection process typically involves an initial screening by a recruiter, a technical assessment, and two to three interview rounds.As a remote-first organization, essential attributes we look for in all our candidates include taking ownership of your work with minimal supervision, showing a strong ability to organize, prioritize, and deliver results independently, documenting work that brings everyone on the same page, maturity to choose between synchronous and asynchronous collaboration, and effectively collaborating with colleagues across different time zones by setting dedicated hours for collaboration and keeping team members updated through your MS Teams status.At Cactus Life Sciences, we believe the future of medical communications lies at the intersection of science, technology, and human connection. Headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, with teams in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, India, and Japan, we help biopharmaceutical organizations redefine scientific exchange leveraging AI, automation, and innovation while keeping patients at the heart of everything we do. Our expertise spans medical strategy, scientific content development, and medical education across therapeutic areas and the product lifecycle. By blending scientific rigor, agile operational models, and future-ready technologies, we partner with medical affairs teams to catalyze their transformation, adapt to a changing landscape, and drive meaningful outcomes for healthcare communities worldwide.,

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