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.