Medical Writer

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

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical communications firm is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Writer to create scientifically accurate medical content. The role is fully remote and requires experience in writing and editing scientific documents. You will prepare, edit, and review high-quality documents while collaborating with clinical teams to ensure accuracy. A degree in Life Sciences or a related field is required, along with strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Medical Writer within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industries.
• Strong understanding of scientific principles and medical terminology.
• Ability to interpret scientific data and present it clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and review high-quality scientific documents.
• Conduct thorough literature reviews related to assigned topics.
• Collaborate with clinical and scientific teams to ensure content accuracy.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Scientific writing

Literature review

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Cape Town, South Africa (Fully Remote)

Contract Basis: Pay Per Hour: R330.00 per hour

Contract Type: Ad hoc basis

Start Date: As soon as two weeks from now

Company: The Legends Agency c/o our client, a leading pharmaceutical company with decades of industry experience and headquarters in the UK

Job Brief:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Medical Writer to create well-structured, clear, and scientifically accurate medical content. The ideal candidate will have experience in writing and editing various scientific documents, ensuring adherence to industry and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, edit, and review high-quality scientific documents, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slide kits, and presentations.
• Conduct thorough literature reviews related to assigned topics.
• Collaborate with clinical and scientific teams to understand project requirements and ensure content accuracy.
• Adhere to regulatory, industry, and corporate guidelines in all written materials.
• Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.

Requirements:

• A degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Medical Writer within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or medical communications industries.
• Strong understanding of scientific principles, medical terminology, and regulatory guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to interpret and analyze scientific data and present it clearly.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.