Medical Writer

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

At BOLDSCIENCE, no two days are the same, and our MWs actively support their account and the Scientific Services team. Some typical activities include:

Technical Writing:

* Design, develop and edit different types of materials across a wide range of project types for various audiences. Materials may include:
* Slide decks
* Digital materials
* Manuscripts and congress publications
* Meeting materials
* Deliver a good first draft for scientific review that meets the brief and is considered “client-ready”
* Produce work to a consistently high standard, which is well thought through, carefully researched, and technically accurate
* Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the brief, asking questions to ensure they have all the relevant information to work independently
* Able to critically review and amend their own work to ensure consistency and accuracy prior to sending it for review
* Open to receiving feedback and ensures that feedback is incorporated accurately and consistently carried forward
* Written materials are completed within the specified time allocated for the project
* Proactively volunteers for data checking and performs it accurately and in line with BOLD processes

Scientific Knowledge:

* Keep abreast of new scientific developments and share knowledge with the internal team and clients, where appropriate
* Shows the ability to research and is curious to develop their scientific knowledge on a specific therapy area/client account
* Flexible and eager to work across different client accounts, deliverables, and therapy areas
* Developing an in-depth understanding of at least one product
* Developing familiarity with leading experts within a specific therapeutic area
* Consistently asks questions to build their knowledge and expertise

Project Management Skills:

* Organized and able to effectively manage their time to prioritize tasks across different projects
* Always meets deadlines and alerts seniors if they envisage a project will take more time
* Play an active role in client calls
* Contributes to internal status calls to keep the team updated on actions
* Provide on-site or virtual support for meetings/events under the guidance of a senior team member
* Proactive in responding to team questions but recognizes when to gain advice from seniors
* Collaborates and builds strong relationships with clients and the wider BOLD team, including client services and studio

Financial Management Skills:

* Demonstrates knowledge of allocated hours and strives to work within them
* Maintains an average billability of 85–90%
* Ensures that timesheets are completed accurately and promptly

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Higher degree in a relevant subject (PhD, MD, PharmD, etc.)
* Proactive approach and an enthusiasm for trying new things
* 1–3 years of experience in medical writing (preferably within a medical communications agency)
* Excellent written and verbal communication with a passion for creativity
* Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple projects
* Good organizational skills