Job Description

Job description:

Cactus Life Sciences partners with the global biopharma industry to drive innovation and elevate patient outcomes through agile, science-driven medical communications. We transform complex data into actionable insights, bridging the critical gaps between research, decision-making, and real-world healthcare impact.
As a growing scientific communications agency, we are seeking a driven leader to take on this pivotal role that spearheads the training and development of budding writers transitioning into medical communications. Responsibilities encompass crafting an intensive onboarding program, offering comprehensive feedback on deliverables across Med Comms, Med Info and publications, ensuring timely completion of training, and driving ongoing skill enhancement.
Please note: We are a remote-first organization, and we embrace an "accelerate from anywhere culture". You may be required to travel based on business requirements or for company/team events.
Job responsibilities:
Train and prepare new writers with no prior medical communications experience to work in a high-performance team via an intensive onboarding program aimed at developing both core writing and soft skills necessary to be successful as a scientific writer in a fast-paced agency Help trainees understand client needs and expectations from agency medical writers to facilitate their transition from academia to a career in medical communications Review and provide detailed feedback on writing different types of publications and/or medcomms deliverables Ensure trainees complete the onboarding training program (internal and external) in a timely manner while meeting training benchmarks Ongoing skill development for the writing team based on client and internal reviewer feedback and evolving industry and business needs Translate client feedback to training requirements Plan and execute annual training plans based on needs assessments Develop new training modules or refresh existing content Equip team to handle new project types Train new reviewers and quality managers Develop training content and deliver webinars for pharma medical affairs teams and sales force based on sponsor requirements Support career progression plans through skill building Support client stakeholders in driving quality management activities and programs #LI-Remote


Qualifications and prerequisites:
MD/PhD or similar advanced degree; ISMPP CMPPTM certification or willingness to undergo certification At least 5+ years of core medical writing experience in a pharmaceutical company or a medical communications agency Demonstrated experience and strong interest in training and coaching trainee scientific writers to successfully transition from academic research or clinical fields into a career in medical communications Entrepreneurial mindset to be able to identify, decipher, and address evolving people development needs, without prior experience or reference points Ability to use a healthy mix of nurturing feedback and hard metrics to drive training outcomes as well as providing clear critical developmental feedback when needed Reviewing expertise across therapy areas and document types Strong editorial skills with a keen eye for detail and exceptional time management skills Excellent spoken and written English Very strong quality focus in all aspects of work; experience with managing team quality will be a bonus Deep understanding of all aspects of medical communications and current with industry developments - experience with medcomms and medical information will be a bonus Experience in developing training curricula, instructional design, or e-learning content will be an added advantage Ability to work effectively with cross-culture teams spread across different time zones

Application process:

Before applying, please ensure you meet the role requirements listed above and have legal authorization to work in the country where this role is advertised. Our selection process typically involves an initial screening by a recruiter, two rounds of interviews with the hiring manager and peers, an assessment, and HR interview rounds.

Equal Opportunity

Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to providing equal opportunities and creating an environment where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed. We celebrate the uniqueness of our team members and prohibit discrimination of any kind, based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Accelerating from Anywhere

As a remote-first organization, these are essential attributes we look for in all our candidates.

Taking ownership of your work with minimal supervision, showing strong ability to organize, prioritize and deliver results independently. Documenting work that brings everyone on the same page. Maturity to choose between synchronous and asynchronous collaboration. Effectively collaborating with colleagues across different time zones by setting dedicated hours for collaboration and keeping team members updated through your MS Teams status.

About Us:

At Cactus Life Sciences (cactuslifesciences.com), we believe the future of medical communications lies at the intersection of science, technology, and human connection. Headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, with teams in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, India, and Japan, we help biopharmaceutical organizations redefine scientific exchange--leveraging AI, automation, and innovation while keeping patients at the heart of everything we do.


Our expertise spans medical strategy, scientific content development, and medical education across therapeutic areas and the product lifecycle. By blending scientific rigor, agile operational models, and future-ready technologies, we partner with medical affairs teams to catalyze their transformation, adapt to a changing landscape, and drive meaningful outcomes for healthcare communities worldwide.