Medical Writer at BOLDSCIENCE

<p>A BOLDSCIENCE Medical Writer (MW) has prior experience working within the medical communications industry (or similar) and can demonstrate solid writing skills and a great attitude to hit the ground running.</p> <p>An MW is clear on the expectations of their role, and they know when to be proactive and when to sense-check their approach. An MW is still learning the breadth and depth of medical writing projects. They proactively ask questions and take direction to deliver a good first draft, and can incorporate feedback to produce client-ready work. They are organized and manage their time effectively, ensuring the team is updated on actions. They can keep a cool head while managing multiple tasks and deadlines. An MW has a passion for creativity and consistently looks for different, creative, engaging ways to deliver scientific content. They are all about the team and enjoy partnering as a mentor for new Associate MWs (AMWs) as they begin their BOLD journey.</p> <p><span style="color: #ff008e;"><strong>DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></span></p> <p>At BOLDSCIENCE, no two days are the same, and our MWs actively support their account and the Scientific Services team. Some typical activities include: &nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color: #ff008e;"><strong>Technical Writing:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Design, develop and edit different types of materials across a wide range of project types for various audiences. Materials may include: <ul> <li>Slide decks</li> <li>Digital materials</li> <li>Manuscripts and congress publications</li> <li>Meeting materials</li> </ul> </li> <li>Deliver a good first draft for scientific review that meets the brief and is considered “client-ready”</li> <li>Produce work to a consistently high standard, which is well thought through, carefully researched, and technically accurate</li> <li>Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the brief, asking questions to ensure they have all the relevant information to work independently</li> <li>Able to critically review and amend their own work to ensure consistency and accuracy prior to sending it for review</li> <li>Open to receiving feedback and ensures that feedback is incorporated accurately and consistently carried forward</li> <li>Written materials are completed within the specified time allocated for the project</li> <li>Proactively volunteers for data checking and performs it accurately and in line with BOLD processes</li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #ff008e;"><strong>Scientific Knowledge: </strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Keep abreast of new scientific developments and share knowledge with the internal team and clients, where appropriate</li> <li>Shows the ability to research and is curious to develop their scientific knowledge on a specific therapy area/client account</li> <li>Flexible and eager to work across different client accounts, deliverables, and therapy areas</li> <li>Developing an in-depth understanding of at least one product</li> <li>Developing familiarity with leading experts within a specific therapeutic area</li> <li>Consistently asks questions to build their knowledge and expertise</li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #ff008e;"><strong>Project Management Skills:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Organized and able to effectively manage their time to prioritize tasks across different projects</li> <li>Always meets deadlines and alerts seniors if they envisage a project will take more time</li> <li>Play an active role in client calls</li> <li>Contributes to internal status calls to keep the team updated on actions</li> <li>Provide on-site or virtual support for meetings/events under the guidance of a senior team member</li> <li>Proactive in responding to team questions but recognizes when to gain advice from seniors</li> <li>Collaborates and builds strong relationships with clients and the wider BOLD team, including client services and studio</li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #ff008e;"><strong>Financial Management Skills:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Demonstrates knowledge of allocated hours and strives to work within them</li> <li>Maintains an average billability of 85–90%</li> <li>Ensures that timesheets are completed accurately and promptly</li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #ff008e;"><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Higher degree in a relevant subject (PhD, MD, PharmD, etc.)</li> <li>Proactive approach and an enthusiasm for trying new things</li> <li>1–3 years of experience in medical writing (preferably within a medical communications agency)</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication with a passion for creativity</li> <li>Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple projects</li> <li>Good organizational skills</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>