Medical Writer - South Africa - Durban at Inizio Medical

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.
• IT skills – Word, PowerPoint, internet searching