Job Description

Overview Please note: We are a remote-first organization so you can work from anywhere in India. You may be required to travel to our Mumbai office based on business requirements or for company/team events. If you are looking for challenging and rewarding work which combines your understanding of medical science and aptitude for writing into one unique job, the Senior Medical Writer role is for you. This is an opportunity to grow your career and make a greater impact on the lives around you. Job Responsibilities The key responsibilities of this role include but not limited to: Medical Writing: You will use scientific expertise to independently develop scientific content for CACTUS\' Medical Affairs clients, including but not limited to MSL decks, scientific meeting materials, medical information materials, and HCP engagement content. Work with CACTUS\' medical directors to develop and execute strategic medical communications initiatives such as scientific communications platforms, medical communications plans, KOL engagement plans, meeting planning, etc. Should be able to take decisions on presentation of information, depending on the target audience, the deliverable is intended for. Should be able to work independently or with very minimal supervision on projects as assigned with dedicated client accounts/products/therapeutic areas. Scientific Review: Responsible for grooming and mentoring juniors/trainees in improving writing. Review materials developed by in-house trainee scientific writers to ensure strategic alignment and scientific accuracy as needed. Client & Project Management: Ensure all materials follow/comply with client requirements/SOPs and CACTUS\' internal SOPs. Build and maintain strong professional client relationships while advising them on how to best implement their strategic and tactical plans. Active role to follow the best practices in the department regarding - processes, communication (internal & external), project management, documentation and technical requirements. Provide proactive recommendations on improving scientific content and new document types/deliverables for the client. Work cross-functionally with in-house technology and creative teams on building innovative digital solutions for Medical Affairs clients, including digital HCP and patient engagement materials. Participate in client pitches and business development meetings as required Train and mentor scientific writers by sharing best practices and client preferences contribute to skill development of the writing team. Ensure organic growth through delivery quality and client engagement. Qualifications and Prerequisites PhD/MD (Pharmacology) OR PhD (Life Sciences) OR PharmD OR MPharm/M.Sc with a good understanding of clinical research and medical communication. Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in relevant fields of scientific writing. Experience in creating Medical Communications content for Medical Affairs/Promo Med Ed, preferably within an agency or biopharma environment. Clear, concise, scientific style of writing, with a high level of attention to detail and excellent language skills. Strong flair and passion for writing and networking. Basic knowledge of biostatistics. Literature reviewing and evaluation capabilities. Ability to multi-task and work under tight timelines. Additional Information CACTUS is a culture-driven company powered by its people, their passion, and their inspiration. All Cactizens live by the culture and values that define us. We value people for their talent, personality, competency, and the ability to learn and grow. We create a work environment that allows people to thrive and show their best performance. We believe in meritocracy. We take pride in our diversity. We strive to embrace diverse voices and create an inclusive workplace. We encourage all Cactizens to talk openly about their ideas and opinions and provide feedback to anyone who is a part of CACTUS, regardless of designation, experience, or seniority. We also encourage them to place their trust and be open to differences in opinions and feedback. About CACTUS Cactus Communications is a science communication and technology company. We specialize in AI products and solutions that improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. We offer editorial, translation, education, and training solutions for researchers strategic and tactical scientific content solutions to global life science organizations AI-powered scholarly publishing products for journals and researchers and solutions for science dissemination and engagement with peers, public, and policymakers for wider research outreach. We have offices in London, Princeton, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul, and Mumbai a global workforce of over 3,000 experts and customers from over 190 countries. Awards and Recognition Cactus Communications has consistently ranked among the top 20 on the global list of the Top 100 Companies for Telecommute Jobs since 2016. Recognised as \'Employers of the Future\' two years in a row in 2023 and 2022, in a study by LeadUp Universe, Fortune India and Work Universe Recognised as One of India\'s Top 100 best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in 2022 Winner of \'Best Innovation Leveraging AI Services\' at AWS AI Conclave 2022 Recognized as one of the Best Companies for Millennials 2019 by Times Ascent and Learning & Organisation Development Roundtable Emerged as one of India\'s Top 10 Safe Workplaces for Women in a survey conducted by Rainmaker in 2019 Ranked #1 among India\'s Great Mid-Size Workplaces by Great Place to Work Institute in 2017

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