Medical Writer

Cactus Life Sciences partners with global biopharma to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes through agile, science-driven medical communications — transforming complex data into actionable insights.

Please note: We are a remote-first organization, and we embrace an  accelerate from anywhere culture . You will be required to travel based on business requirements or for company/team events, typically 2-4 trips per year.

• Use scientific expertise to develop (write, proofread, and data-check) high-quality, client-ready scientific, medical, and educational materials like slides, abstracts, posters, MSL/training slide decks, infographics, congress and meetings materials, literature searches and reviews, and HCP engagement content according to client and audience needs with excellent attention to detail.
• Perform as a document specialist, provide intellectual input across document types, and contribute to making cutting-edge research accessible to specific audiences as appropriate, by maintaining current awareness of developments across therapeutic areas or disciplines.
• Attend client and other external meetings to support senior team members in finalizing meeting materials, liaising with clients, HCPs, and vendors, and providing project management support as needed. Travel is typically 2-4 trips per year, with opportunities for more if desired.
• Liaise and build trusting and professional relationships with international pharmaceutical clients, healthcare professionals, internal and external stakeholders, including authors, reviewers, and key opinion leaders across therapeutic areas - learning to anticipate their needs.
• Effectively and proactively communicate with team members, authors/faculty, clients, and vendors.
• Attend workshops/seminars/trainings to hone your skills and contribute to organizational objectives.
• Apply your scientific and creative knowledge and work closely with client directors in developing ideas and executing effective medical communications initiatives in the digital space, including publication extenders, creation of infographics, interactive assets, website content, patient narratives, and medical information engagement.
• Ensure all materials follow/comply with client requirements/SOPs, style guides, client templates, client preferences (as applicable), and CACTUS’ internal SOPs. Any updates to either of these items should be made consistently and documents should remain up to date.
• Share best practices and client preferences, thereby contributing to skill development within the medical communications team.

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• 2+ years of experience in medical communications within a pharma company or medical communications agency.
• PhD/MD (Pharmacology) OR PhD (Life Sciences) OR PharmD with a good understanding of clinical research and medical communication.
• Willingness to travel as required, typically 2-4 trips per year.
• Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to perform well under pressure.
• Clear, concise, scientific style of writing, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt writing style to suit different materials and target audiences.
• Literature reviewing and evaluation capabilities.
• Very good working knowledge of MS Office and basic knowledge of biostatistics.
• Shows an eagerness to learn and apply AI tools and technologies.

• Flexible 40-hour working week.
• 30 days paid holiday annually.
• Group Private Medical Insurance with Flu vaccination and free eye tests.
• Holistic wellness support with access to fitness clubs and sportive activities.
• Financial security through life assurance and income protection.
• Pension plan with employer contributions.

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