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Associate Medical Writer

Cactus Life Sciences
Manchester
1 month ago
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Overview:


Cactus Life Sciences (https://cactuslifesciences.com/) is a global provider of medical communications to the biopharmaceutical industry. Anchored in agility, we are focused on driving better health outcomes through timely and meaningful scientific exchange, effectively bridging the gap between data and decisions, as well as between research and real-world impact.


We are looking for an Associate Medical writer who will work in a team under the supervision of an experienced writer to develop powerful, evidence-based scientific and medical information for different audiences.


Responsibilities:

  • Under senior supervision, develop scientific and medical content for educational and promotional materials (for example, brochures, newsletters, booth panels), publications or clinical/regulatory documents
  • Under senior supervision, develop PowerPoint slides including scientific content, for presentation at meetings or for educational or training purposes
  • Attend client meetings, congresses, etc. to provide support under the supervision of experienced medical writers
  • Proofreading, formatting and data checking of scientific documents, including slides, abstracts and educational materials
  • Conduct critical literature reviews based on searching of online sources


Skills and requirements:


Business and Technical Skills

  • PhD/MD in medicine, life or health sciences, or pharmacy
  • Excellent writing skills and ability to interpret data quickly
  • Interested in the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare trends
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken
  • Very good user knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint (or other cloud-based document management systems) and AI-based tools (especially CoPilot)

Interpersonal Skills

  • Good communication skills to clearly express complex ideas
  • Able to work as part of a team or independently within a dynamic matrix environment
  • Strong relationship-building skills, embracing opportunities to collaborate with and learn from other team members

Personal Skills

  • Determined and result-oriented personality, with a focus on meeting client expectations
  • Dynamic self-starter with a flexible and proactive approach
  • Inner drive to create exceptional work and meet challenging targets
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and priorities
  • Able to work under pressure and within tight timelines
  • Eager to learn and open to constructive feedback, taking a proactive approach to personal development
  • Willing to travel to client meetings, congresses, standalone meetings, advisory boards, etc.


Please note:

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual assigned to this job. The responsibilities and tasks set out in this document are not to be construed as an exhaustive list and employees may be required to perform duties outside of the normal scope

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