About This Role
This medical writing role focuses on developing engaging and accurate copy for healthcare communications projects, spanning both scientific and branded content. The position offers a unique chance to support the growth of US-based accounts and expand the company's operations in Boston, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of the team.
Responsibilities
- Write engaging, accurate, and fully referenced content for selected accounts
- Act as an in-house therapy area expert in one or two disease areas
- Attend client and thought leader meetings and teleconferences, participating in content discussions as appropriate
- Develop and maintain excellent relationships with all departments and work collaboratively to produce high-quality communications
- Manage personal workload and schedules, actively responding to fluctuating business workloads
- Ensure all work allocated is executed within the timeline and schedule provided and accurately record all hours worked
- Be a brand guardian, both for our own company and our clients
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- At least 2 years’ experience working within a medical communications agency
- Educated to postgraduate level in life sciences or a relevant area; pharmacy or medical degrees are also acceptable
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work simultaneously on more than one project
- Good knowledge and understanding of current US and international drug development processes
- Ability to provide realistic ideas for projects that deliver on clients’ objectives
- Experience across various channels of healthcare communications
- Ability to write accurately and creatively in a fast-paced environment and to meet reasonable timelines
- Adaptability and flexibility to changing priorities
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, and clients
- Sound judgement and decision-making skills and the ability to determine when further supervision is needed
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline metrics
- Strong software and computer skills, including MS Office applications
Nice to have:
- Therapy area experience in oncology, immunology, neurobiology, advanced therapies (cell or gene therapy) or rare disease
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (60% employer contribution)
- Access to 401(k) investment options, with an employer matching contribution up to 4%
