Medical Writer with English and Portuguese

Job Description

We are looking for a Medical Writer to join our expert team working for one of the most recognizable pharmaceutical companies in the world. In this role, you will be part a group of writers, overseeing quality content development, providing project and scientific counsel and guidance both internally and externally on current and new business projects.

Engagement in projects involves:

• analyzing of data derived from publications and clinical trials in terms of their usefulness for different geographies
• searching medical databases
• assimilating and verifying data for promotional and educational materials intended for HCPs and patients; these materials encompass a wide range, including but not limited to, slide decks, posters, peer-reviewed publications, leaflets, and websites
• contributing to abstracts, posters, and publications development under the guidance of senior staff
• functioning in parallel projects in different disease areas at any one time.

Qualifications

Skills and knowledge the role requires:

• Life sciences degree (preferably a Masters, MD, PhD or BPharm)
• Native or proficient level of English (C2), knowledge of other languages is an asset (particularly Portuguese, but other languages are of interest as well)
• Experience as a Medical Writer in an advertising agency, communication agency, or in the pharmaceutical sector
• Previous experience as an evidence synthesis or data analyst would be an asset
• Understanding of the medical and pharmaceutical sectors and codes/guidelines
• Providing scientific support for pitch research
• Proficient computer and excellent communication skills
• Flexible, able to work collaboratively or independently
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail, calm under pressure
• Ability to provide scientific counsel to clients and internal team regarding complex narratives/portfolio messaging development

The role requires good communication skills that include:

• Interaction with other departments of the company in a seamless manner
• Resolution of difficult conversations, both internal and external, in a constructive manner
• Expertise in establishing strong relationships with external scientific experts and client teams
• Close interactions with the account lead and scientific strategist to provide holistic account oversight, and sets priorities to reflect account deadlines and evolving needs
• Leadership in scientific presentations with confidence

Additional Information

We offer the following:

• Opportunity to develop in a stable company with an established position in the market.
• Extensive range of online training courses in cooperation with reputable market partners.
• Opportunity to participate in international and local development projects and programmes.
• International working environment.
• Attractive package of non-wage benefits (medical care, the Nais benefit platform, recreation allowance, access to a platform for learning foreign languages, access to the Marcel international training platform, etc.).
• High working flexibility (we work in a hybrid model, with predominance of home office).
• Work Your World – opportunity to work from any place in the world for 6 weeks a year and access to the Home Swap Home internal platform.
• Friendly and casual working atmosphere in a close-knit team filled with positive energy.

At Publicis Groupe, we value diversity and invite all candidates to apply, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, religion or lack thereof, origin or disability.