Bilingual Medical Writer; German–English

Overview

We are looking to engage experienced freelance medical writers with strong German language proficiency to support our scientific communications projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality scientific content development through rigorous writing and quality control activities, including precise referencing, accuracy and data control activities, including precise referencing, accuracy and data verification checks, consistent use of scientific terminology, and compliance with medical, legal, and regulatory requirements
• Independently develop and review scientific documents for medical affairs, events, faculty communication, and publications (e.g., slide decks, visual summaries, ad-board materials) ensuring cross-functional stakeholder alignment
• Adapt efficiently across scientific, marketing, and publications tasks based on evolving account needs, ensuring timely and accurate delivery

Qualifications and Prerequisites

• Must have bilingual German–English proficiency at a native or near-native level, with strong scientific writing skills
• Strong background in Medical Affairs and medical communications, ideally with experience in rare diseases and hepatology, neurology, or immunology
• Experience in literature reviews (screening, extraction, synthesis, creating evidence-based narratives) is a plus
• Proactive communicator, able to flag risks related to capacity, timelines, and dependencies
• High accuracy, structured work style, and the ability to manage shifting priorities across multiple high intensity accounts
• Additional languages (French or Italian), experience in regulatory document development, or a creative visual storytelling mindset are strong pluses

About CACTUS

At Cactus Life Sciences (), we believe the future of medical communications lies at the intersection of science, technology, and human connection. With expertise in medical strategy, scientific content development, and medical education across therapeutic areas and the product lifecycle, we help biopharmaceutical organizations redefine scientific exchange. Headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, with teams in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, India, and Japan, we bring global perspective and operational excellence to every partnership.