[Hiring] Medical Writer @BOLDSCIENCE

Role Description

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

• Technical Writing:
  • Design, develop and edit different types of materials across a wide range of project types for various audiences, including:
    • 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.

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.