Medical Writer (Song)
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Key Responsibilities
Medical Writing
- Develop scientifically accurate, engaging, and compliant copy for a wide range of campaigns targeting both HCP and HCC audiences.
- Craft content across multiple channels and formats, including but not limited to Visual Aids, Websites, EDMs, Detail Aids, Flyers, Brochures, Leave-behinds, Videos, Social Assets, Patient Education Materials, and Event Collaterals.
- Translate complex medical and scientific data into clear, concise, and compelling messaging while maintaining creative excellence.
Content Development and Research
- Source, review, and validate primary references from accredited, peer-reviewed, and globally recognized bodies such as WHO, CDC, PubMed, NCCN, and leading medical journals.
- Ensure all claims, data, and medical statements are fully referenced and supported by credible scientific literature.
- Adapt content for different markets while ensuring accuracy and cultural appropriateness.
Collaboration and Creative Integration
- Partner with Art Directors, Designers, Strategists, Account Managers, and the Creative Director to deliver campaigns that are both creatively outstanding and medically compliant.
- Provide guidance to creative teams on how to balance scientific rigor with creative storytelling, ensuring clarity without compromising accuracy.
- Act as the internal medical subject-matter expert, advising on terminology, tone, and best practices.
Compliance and Regulatory Management
- Liaise with local, regional, and global Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) teams to ensure all content is compliant with client, industry, and local market standards.
- Lead and support MLR submissions, addressing queries and revisions efficiently.
- Stay updated on pharmaceutical marketing regulations (e.g., IFPMA, PhRMA, EFPIA, APAC market regulations) and agency/client compliance guidelines.
Therapeutic Expertise
- Demonstrate depth in medical writing across multiple therapeutic areas, with strong expertise in oncology, vaccines, immunology, and infectious diseases.
- Maintain awareness of new scientific developments, treatment guidelines, and competitor activity.
Translate therapeutic insights into impactful campaign ideas and messages. Skills
- Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to mentor, delegate, and inspire.
- Proven ability to lead client conversations and present scientific and creative concepts clearly and persuasively.
- Strong ability to interpret complex medical data and translate it into engaging, human-centered communication.
- Excellent research, referencing, and fact-checking skills.
- Solid understanding of pharmaceutical compliance frameworks and MLR processes.
- Collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder management skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication in English (additional languages are a plus).
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines
HERE'S WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Master proficiency in Medical Writing.
Expert proficiency in Content Strategy.
A minimum of 4 years of experience in relevant related skills.
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of studies.
Kuala Lumpur
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