Senior Medical Writer

**Title**:Senior Medical Writer

**Location**:McCann Health Singapore

**Reports to**:Principal Medical Writer / Scientific Director

**Works closely with**:Creative and client servicing teams

**The Opportunity**

To work with the most experienced team of health and wellness specialists in Singapore. You’ll get to work on brands that can change and, at times, save the lives of its customers. To work in a continually forward-moving organisation long recognised as the flagship healthcare agency in Singapore.

The Senior Medical Writer will lead and contribute to the development of high-quality, scientifically accurate documents, across a range of therapy areas, targeting different audiences. Broadly, responsibility will include content development, editing, undertaking background research, data checking, and reference annotation across a range of customised deliverables. As a senior member of the Science team, the Senior Medical Writer would offer mentorship and guidance to more junior members of the team. Other responsibilities will include providing pitch support by demonstrating a clear understanding of pharmaceutical products in and between their classes in the context of the therapy area being discussed.

McCann Health’s offering extends across market shaping, branding, and promotion, enabling employees to maximise growth and personal development through immersion in the broad dynamics of the healthcare environment.

**Responsibilities**:
1. Lead and contribute to the development of editorial projects (e.g., manuscripts, highlight reports, slide kits, meeting minutes, e-detail aids), including writing/content development and fact-checking to produce high-quality work that is compliant with both client
- and industry-specific regulations and guidelines.

2. Conduct searches of published medical literature and other sources of medical, marketing, and drug development information as directed by team members, e.g., in support of pitches.

3. Understand and build an increasing knowledge of the science and context of therapy areas to the degree required for effective communication with internal team members, clients, authors, and target audiences.

4. Facilitate the progress of editorial aspects of multidisciplinary projects effectively and according to editorial processes.

5. Review developed content to ensure alignment with project objectives and uphold the highest editorial standards.

6. Maintain and organise electronic reference libraries using EndNote, and order and file new references accordingly.

7. Work with business development and client servicing teams as necessary to effectively portray scientific competencies when business-seeking.

8. Provide onsite support for medical meetings as required.

9. Mentor junior members of the Science team.

10. Any additional tasks as defined by the Principal Medical Writer or Scientific Director.

**The Non-Negotiables**
- Life sciences degree essential; advanced degree (Masters or PhD) required.
- 3+ years experience in a medical communications agency preferred.
- Ability to digest complex scientific and clinical information and write compelling content for diverse audiences.
- Publications planning and delivery experience preferred.
- Well-organised with a strong eye for detail and excellent time management skills.
- Ability to find and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, consistency, clarity, and accuracy.
- Experience in working with collaborative, cross-functional teams, including project management experience.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Occasional travel, including international travel, may be required.
- Demonstrates innovation, initiative, and adaptability.

**Our Values**:

- Curiosity. Bravery. Passion