Job title : Medical Writer - South Africa - Cape Town Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : January 16, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Principal Role: You are responsible for researching and developing technical medical material, ensuring that all outputs adhere to the written brief, are accurate in content and editorial style and can be referenced, liaising with clients and medical experts on content development, attending scientific and client meetings where output is required.
Academic Background: An advanced degree in a biomedical subject Skills Required : Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrate excellent and versatile scientific writing and editing ability Experience of writing scientific publications and conference presentations Ability to generate materials to a high standard and quality, with minimal internal review/assistance Excellent project-management and organisational skills Flexibility, adaptability and resourcefulness Good time management skills Judgment and problem-solving Excellent quality control skills and meticulous eye for detail – style/consistency, grammar, scientific accuracy, proof-reading, layout, etc.
Ability to ensure all writing meets the client's strategic marketing objectives, as well as being of high scientific quality/credibility Understanding of pharmaceutical and health-related issues Strong sense of responsibility and urgency; ability to take ownership of projects Ability to work independently under limited supervision Solid understanding of human pathophysiology and disease; ability to learn new and diverse subject areas quickly Ability to work within a team and form productive working relationships within, and external to, Huntsworth Health Strong client-centric attitude - ability to work with clients on projects, ensuring they meet strategic marketing and medical needs Flexibility and ability to manage simultaneous priorities, changing deadlines, and limited resources.
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