Senior Medical Writer

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We welcome applications from candidates based outside the region who are open to relocating — though please note that relocation support is not provided as part of this position. /ph3Job Responsibilities /h3ulliTake ownership for developing (write, review, proofread, and data‑check) high‑quality, client‑ready scientific and medical materials like manuscripts, abstracts, posters, congress and meetings materials, and literature searches and reviews according to client and audience needs with excellent attention to detail. /liliActively involve in reviewing materials developed by scientific writers to ensure strategic alignment and scientific accuracy as needed and provide clear constructive feedback, support, and supervision to writers. /liliDevelop a deep understanding of product/accounts to enable meaningful interactions with clients and authors, including consultancy where necessary. /liliBuild and maintain long‑standing relationships with international pharma clients, healthcare professionals, and key stakeholders like authors, reviewers and KOLs across therapeutic areas, while anticipating their needs and providing strategic guidance to improve scientific content and data dissemination. /liliEffectively and proactively communicate with team members, authors/faculty, clients and vendors. /liliApply your scientific and creative knowledge and work closely with client directors on developing effective medical communications initiatives in the digital space, including publication extenders, creation of infographics, interactive assets, website content, patient narratives, and medical information engagement plans. /liliSupport the creation of visual content through effective data visualization techniques and contribute to innovative “out of the box” solutions for medical writing projects. /liliEnsure all materials align with client requirements, style guides, templates, preferences, and CACTUS internal SOPs, updating documents consistently to keep all content current and compliant. /liliPerform as a document specialist, provide intellectual input across document types, and contribute to making cutting‑edge research accessible to specific audiences as appropriate, by maintaining current awareness of developments across therapeutic areas or disciplines. /liliSupport with pitches, both during the preparation phase and the actual pitch. /liliAttend workshops/seminars/training to hone your skills and contribute to organizational objectives. /liliAttend client and other external meetings and support senior team members as needed. /li /ulh3Qualifications and Prerequisites /h3ulliMust have bilingual German–English proficiency at a native or near‑native level, with strong scientific writing skills. /liliPhD in medical, life or health sciences, or pharmacy or Masters degree in life sciences /liliAt least 3 years’ experience as a medical writer within the pharmaceutical industry, ideally within a medical communications agency /liliClear, concise, scientific style of writing, with a high level of attention to detail and excellent language skills. /liliLiterature reviewing and evaluation capabilities. /liliAbility to adapt writing style to different materials and target audiences. /liliBasic knowledge of biostatistics. /liliAbility to multi‑task and work under tight timelines. /li /ulh3Benefits of the role /h3ulli6 weeks of annual leave plus public holidays /liliFlexible working hours based on a 41‑hour full‑time week /liliFull employer‑paid coverage for non‑occupational accident insurance and daily sickness benefits /liliA company mobile phone to keep you connected /liliBusiness travel insurance /liliFree office parking /liliSBB Half‑Fare Pass for hybrid workers /li /ulpOur hiring practices reflect our commitment to providing equal opportunities and creating an environment where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed.

We celebrate the uniqueness of our team members and prohibit discrimination of any kind, based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr ppCactus Life Sciences partners with the global biopharma industry to drive innovation and elevate patient outcomes through agile, science‑driven medical communications.

We transform complex data into actionable insights, bridging the critical gaps between research, decision‑making, and real‑world healthcare impact. /ppThis role operates on a hybrid model, with one day per week in our Meggen office.