Medical Writer

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.

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.

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Technical Writing

• Design, develop and edit different types of materials across a wide range of project types for various audiences. Materials may include:
  • Slide decks
  • Digital materials
  • Manuscripts and congress publications
  • Meeting materials
• Deliver a good first draft for scientific review that meets the brief and is considered “client-ready”
• Produce work to a consistently high standard, which is well thought through, carefully researched, and technically accurate
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the brief, asking questions to ensure they have all the relevant information to work independently
• Able to critically review and amend their own work to ensure consistency and accuracy prior to sending it for review
• Open to receiving feedback and ensures that feedback is incorporated accurately and consistently carried forward
• Written materials are completed within the specified time allocated for the project
• Proactively volunteers for data checking and performs it accurately and in line with BOLD processes

Scientific Knowledge

• Keep abreast of new scientific developments and share knowledge with the internal team and clients, where appropriate
• Shows the ability to research and is curious to develop their scientific knowledge on a specific therapy area/client account
• Flexible and eager to work across different client accounts, deliverables, and therapy areas
• Developing an in-depth understanding of at least one product
• Developing familiarity with leading experts within a specific therapeutic area
• Consistently asks questions to build their knowledge and expertise

Project Management Skills

• Organized and able to effectively manage their time to prioritize tasks across different projects
• Always meets deadlines and alerts seniors if they envisage a project will take more time
• Play an active role in client calls
• Contributes to internal status calls to keep the team updated on actions
• Provide on-site or virtual support for meetings/events under the guidance of a senior team member
• Proactive in responding to team questions but recognizes when to gain advice from seniors
• Collaborates and builds strong relationships with clients and the wider BOLD team, including client services and studio

Financial Management Skills

• Demonstrates knowledge of allocated hours and strives to work within them
• Maintains an average billability of 85–90%
• Ensures that timesheets are completed accurately and promptly

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Higher degree in a relevant subject (PhD, MD, PharmD, etc.)
• Proactive approach and an enthusiasm for trying new things
• 1–3 years of experience in medical writing (preferably within a medical communications agency)
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a passion for creativity
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple projects
• Good organizational skills