Medical Writer

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading agency is looking for a dedicated Medical Writer to create and edit high-quality scientific content, including manuscripts and presentations. This remote role requires excellent writing skills and a strong background in medical or life sciences. Applicants should have a relevant degree and the ability to communicate complex information effectively.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Medical, Writing, or Life Sciences.
• Experience in writing/editing scientific documents.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and review scientific documents like manuscripts and abstracts.
• Conduct literature reviews and collaborate with teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate guidelines.

Skills

Excellent writing and editing skills

Proficiency in translating complex scientific information

Strong background in medical or life sciences

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Medical, Writing, Life Sciences, or related field

Job description

R 50,000.00 - 60,000.00 (South African Rand)

Location: Cape Town, South Africa (Fully Remote)

Contract Basis:

• Pay Per Hour: £15.50 per hour
• Contract Type: Ad hoc basis
• Start Date: As soon as 2 weeks from now

Company: The Legends Agency c/o our client with decades of experience in the pharmaceuticals industry and the Head office being in the UK

Job Brief: We are seeking a dedicated Medical Writer to create well-structured and clear medical content. In this role, you will be responsible for generating and editing manuscripts, abstracts, slide kits, and other scientific documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, edit, and review high-quality scientific documents like manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations.
• Conduct thorough literature reviews related to given topics.
• Collaborate with clinical and scientific teams to understand project requirements.
• Ensure all documents are produced following regulatory, industry, and corporate guidelines.
• Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Medical, Writing, Life Sciences, Science, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• Strong background in medical or life sciences.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Proficiency in translating complex scientific and medical information into content that can be understood by diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and medical/scientific terminology.

To Apply:

Please send a full detailed CV to the email address supplied and wait for confirmation of an Interview for the above opportunity.