Medical Writer (Medical Communications)

Role Summary

• Responsibilities: You will be based in our Medical Communications team, working on projects that involve the detailed analysis and creative presentation of clinical trial data for a range of clients, including the industry's most successful pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, patient and public health bodies and charitable organisations.
• Salary: S$4,500 per month
• Benefits: Hybrid working options, generous holiday allowance, flexible working hours, private medical insurance, comprehensive travel insurance, full funding for external training and more.
• Role Type: Full-time, permanent
• Start Date: We are currently recruiting for start dates for 2025.
• Location: Our new recruits will be based in our Singapore office.

About The Role

The Medical Writer and Analyst positions are ideal for those with experience in scientific research and for enthusiastic recent graduates in the sciences who are seeking the opportunity to be part of a growing team. You will be based in our Singapore office working in our Asia-Pacific team, as well as collaborating with colleagues from our UK and US teams.

Medical Writers and Analysts work on projects involving the detailed analysis of data from clinical trials and the assimilation and creative presentation of this analysis in different formats including posters, slide sets, value dossiers, reports and peer-reviewed publications. These deliverables are used directly by our clients in communication with external stakeholders instrumental to the successful uptake of novel therapies. The work is structured on a project-by-project basis and you will usually be working on several projects in different disease areas at any one time.

You will work in project teams alongside experienced colleagues in both the Singapore UK and US offices who provide one-to-one training in the technical aspects of the role, including project management and effective client communication. Delivering project work requires close collaboration with clients and, following a successful induction period, you will increasingly engage in teleconferences and face-to-face meetings with external stakeholders.

Positions are available for those looking for an entry-level role as well as those with some prior experience. We are looking for ambitious individuals with the potential to progress rapidly into more senior roles involving greater project management and client responsibility.

Costello Medical is structured into teams focusing on distinct services within the healthcare industry. Our Singapore office is structured around three teams who focus on Medical Communications, Evidence Development, and Market Access. Please note that this vacancy is specifically within our Medical Communications team, with the possibility of contributing to cross-divisional projects.

Requirements

We are looking for individuals who are collaborative, self-motivated and enthusiastic, with a passion for scientific writing and an interest in providing a great service to clients. Positions are available for those looking for an entry-level role in the field as well as those with some prior experience.

Essential requirements for the role are:

• A degree level or higher qualification in a scientific discipline (minimum CAP or GPA 4/5 or equivalent). We welcome applications from candidates with a diverse range of specialisms, including but not limited to; biology, chemistry, pharmacy and medicine.
• An excellent written and spoken fluency in English in order to deliver high quality scientific materials in English for clients in the Asia-Pacific region.
• An ability to communicate scientific materials clearly in both written and oral form.
• An excellent understanding of and ability to apply scientific concepts.
• A close attention to detail.
• An aptitude for and experience of scientific writing which could include dissertations, research summaries, lab reports, poster or oral presentations, peer-reviewed scientific publications, book chapters, grant applications, regulatory documents, and articles for websites or student magazines.
• A competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• An exceptional level of organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage your time and meet deadlines.

No previous experience in this sector is necessary, but you should display a genuine interest in healthcare and an eagerness to learn about new areas of clinical science. Applicants with higher-level qualifications in a scientific discipline are welcomed but this is not a requirement.