Job Overview
As (Associate) Medical Writer at [‘mediPr] you are a team player, customer focused and have a strong sense of responsibility. You will take on different writing and editing jobs for the company in English and potentially Chinese to deliver projects in a timely manner under the highest industry standards. Applicants with prior medical writing experience may be considered for a Medical Writer position.
Responsibilities and Duties
- You deliver medical writing and editing for a variety of marketing materials consistently meeting client expectations;
- You will research and comprehend different therapeutic areas;
- You are able to tailor your writing to different audiences, including healthcare professionals and the lay person;
- You will attend scientific symposia, conferences, and other client meetings;
- You will conduct interviews with Healthcare Professionals in English;
- You take ownership of delivering the highest quality of writing and editing jobs;
- You proactively engage in projects and help assure that the deliverables are met within timelines while meeting the highest standards.
Qualifications
You hold at minimum a Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in a life sciences subject. Fresh graduates will be considered. Candidates will be asked to do a writing assessment in English and, where applicable, Traditional/Simplified Chinese.
Personal Characteristics and Skills Required
The ideal candidate:
- Is a team player, pro-active, self-motivated, and punctual with customer-focused attitude, problem-solving mentality, keen attention to detail, and a strong sense of responsibility;
- Has a sense of curiosity with a broad understanding of medical science and the flexibility to write about different therapeutic areas;
- Has the ability to translate complex science into clear and concise messages;
- Has excellent skills in using MS Office package and Windows;
- Is a permanent resident of Singapore, and fluent in written and spoken English.
- Candidates with a proficiency in Simplified and/or Traditional Chinese have preference.
Reporting Line
The successful incumbent will report to the Lead Medical Writer of ['mediPr]. Candidates who do not hear back from Company within 2 weeks after submitting their CV and application letter may consider their application to be unsuccessful.
