Graduate Medical Writer

Graduate Medical Writer 

Location: Boston, MA  

We are a global medical communications agency blending deep scientific expertise with creative brilliance to inspire change. Behavior change starts with inspiration. By infusing vibrant creativity into our work, we produce engaging medical communications that have the power to captivate and spark action. 

Our absolute commitment to scientific precision across diverse therapy areas, including the complex fields of rare disease, oncology and advanced therapies, ensures we can make change a reality. For over 10 years, our team of exceptional PhD and advanced degree-educated medical writers, strategists and world-class creatives have generated award-winning innovation across medical affairs and commercial disciplines. 

We are driven by a desire to create inspiring work that changes lives for the better, always guided by our core values – INTEGRITY, IMAGINATION, AGILITY, COLLABORATION and EMPOWERMENT – which
underpin who we are and the positive culture of our team. 

ROLE 

We are looking for science graduates to become our next graduate medical writers. You’ll be placed on a tailored graduate induction program, training you on all things
medical communications. The program will focus on understanding how the different
departments work and introducing you to your new role as a graduate medical writer. You can expect to get involved in producing high-quality healthcare communication materials for life sciences and other healthcare bodies. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop engaging and accurate copy for selected healthcare communications projects covering scientific communications, brand communications and patient communications 

• Work across a wide variety of media, including, but not limited to, digital applications, web-based projects, print materials, internal communications, storyboards, slide decks and meeting materials 

• Perform
  background research in key therapy areas and proofread draft and final documents 

• Attend client meetings and teleconferences to capture key action points for the development or amendment of copy documents 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Educated to MSc or PhD level in life sciences or a related subject; PharmD or Medical degrees are also acceptable 

• Excellent attention to detail and an ability to work simultaneously on more than one project 

• Creative thinking, with the ability to provide input into realistic scientific communication concepts for projects that
  deliver on client objectives 

• Aptitude to understand and research scientific information and convey this clearly to co-workers  

• Skills to write accurately and creatively in a dynamic and collaborative agency environment 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients 

OUR REWARDS 

• 15 days’ annual leave 
   

• 3 days’ paid sick leave
   

• 9 federal holidays observed 
   

• Medical, Dental & Vision plan – 60% employer funded/40% employee funded
   

• 401(k) enrolled after 3 months’ service
   

We look forward to hearing from you!