Associate Medical Writer - Neuroscience Publications

ASSOCIATE MEDICAL WRITER

A BOLDSCIENCE Associate Medical Writer (AMW) is a position for those looking for their first step into Medical Communications. Individuals will not need to have experience working within the industry but, through their higher education and research background, will demonstrate a passion for translating complex science and communicating this engagingly and creatively.

At BOLDSCIENCE, an AMW will learn from the best, receive focused training sessions and in-depth on-the-job mentoring, and immediately be immersed in a spectrum of therapy areas and accounts, including commercial, medical affairs, and publications. An AMW is eager to learn and demonstrates curiosity by regularly asking questions and proactively researching. They are organized and manage their time effectively, ensuring the team is updated on actions. They are not easily phased and can keep a cool head under pressure.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

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

Technical Writing:

Under the close supervision and guidance of a senior team member, an AMW will develop content outlines and drafts, including:

Slide decks

Digital materials

Manuscripts and congress publications

Meeting materials

Through development and guidance, these materials will be well-researched, technically accurate, well-written, and presentable

Able to adapt writing and communication style to the relevant target audience

Ensure written materials meet the project brief and are completed within the specified time allowance allocated for the project

Ensure written materials meet in-house quality standards

Proactively volunteers for data checking and performs it accurately and in line with BOLD processes

Take ownership of developing visual PowerPoint presentations

Is open to receiving feedback and ensures that feedback is incorporated accurately and carried forward into future work

Scientific Knowledge:

Curious to develop their scientific knowledge on specific therapy areas/client account through proactive research such as reading scientific articles

Eager to learn about the Medical Communications industry, the healthcare community, and processes at BOLDSCIENCE and within the pharmaceutical industry

Proactively asks questions to develop their knowledge and expertise

Learn the internal quality control process, including internal reviews

Developing the knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to deliver high-quality scientific content to support the team

Project Management Skills:

Organized and effectively manages and prioritizes their time across different projects

Contributes to internal status calls to keep the team updated on actions

Uses initiative to problem solve and drive to get results. They do not hesitate to draw on senior support where required

Collaborate and build relationships with the wider BOLD team, including client services and creative

Meet deadlines and alert their senior scientific team members to their progress, and if a project is taking more time than expected

Financial Management Skills:

Completes timesheets accurately and promptly

Maintains an average billability of 85–90%

Required Qualifications:

Higher degree in a relevant subject (PhD, MD, PharmD, etc.)

Writing experience through a higher degree or other activities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate with senior leaders

Proactive approach and an enthusiasm for trying and learning new skills

A curious mindset with an eagerness to develop scientific expertise across a range of therapy areas

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