Job Description

As a result of continued success, we have an opportunity for an experienced US-based medical writer to join our global team. If you are an ambitious writer with a passion for medical affairs, this role may be a great fit for you.

The role

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work across two significant rare disease accounts, playing a key role in supporting medical affairs initiatives. You’ll have the chance to contribute to the development and delivery of a wide range of deliverables, including events, congress materials and enhanced digital assets, ensuring high-quality outputs that meet the strategic needs of our clients.

You can work from either of our offices in Chicago or Princeton, or completely remotely from the East Coast of the USA.

Key responsibilities

• Delivery of high-quality content for medical affairs clients in the field of rare diseases
• With the support of the editorial lead, providing clients with a high level of scientific and strategic expertise on medical communications projects, including advisory boards and other events, slide sets, congress booth materials and digital resources
• Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of client products and strategy, as well as the wider therapy area
• Review of content developed by other team members to ensure alignment with strategy, a cohesive narrative and scientific accuracy
• Establishing and building positive long-term relationships with client teams and medical experts
• Building collaborative partnerships across internal teams

What you’ll need

• A strong academic background in the life sciences
• Previous experience as a medical writer at a healthcare communications agency and on a medical affairs account
• A strategic mind with a desire to contribute to discussions with clients on brand plans and fresh approaches with support of the team
• Excellent storytelling abilities – a creative thinker who enjoys finding new ways to communicate client data
• Experience reviewing the work of more junior editorial team members
• Confidence in verbal communication and the ability to keep calm under pressure
• Excellent editorial review skills, with the ability to provide constructive and encouraging feedback to team members on their work
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills (able to work on several projects in parallel, with range of deadlines to consider)
• Scientific curiosity and a desire to be a subject matter expert

Why AMICULUM?

We’re proud to be a flexible and inclusive employer that provides a supportive working environment. We value creativity and encourage colleagues to put forward ideas that further the success of our business.

In return, we offer:

• Remote and hybrid working options as standard
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
• Two annual bonus schemes
• 25 days’ vacation allowance (plus 9 public holidays)
• Health and life insurance

What’s next?

To apply for this role, you must be based in the USA and have the unrestricted right to work there.

We ask that all applicants supply a CV and cover letter in support of their application, detailing their experience and interest in working at AMICULUM.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment and selection process to accommodate all applicants. If you require any adjustments or have specific needs, please contact Becka or Steven from our careers team, who will be more than happy to help.

AMICULUM is an independent agency that delivers communications and consultancy services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and health technology companies across the world. For more information about the AMICULUM story, please visit our website or contact a member of our careers team .

Job code: CPT2/301

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