Job description:
If you are looking for challenging and rewarding work which combines your understanding of medical science and aptitude for writing into one unique job, the Scientific Writer role is for you. This is an opportunity to grow your career and make a greater impact on the lives around you.
We are a remote-first organization so you can work from anywhere in India. You may be required to travel to our Mumbai office based on business requirements or for company/team events.
Job responsibilities:
- You will use scientific expertise to develop high-quality, publication-ready scientific documents (manuscripts, posters, abstracts, slide kits, short communications, etc.) according to client needs under the expert guidance of the Scientific Team Lead.
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You will act 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.
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You will work with international pharmaceutical clients and liaise with internal and external stakeholders including authors and key opinion leaders on critical therapeutic area issues.
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Effectively and proactively communicate with team members, authors/faculty, clients and vendors
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Attend workshops/seminars/trainings to hone your skills and contribute to organizational objectives.
Qualifications and prerequisites:
- PhD/MD (Pharmacology) or (Life Sciences) OR MBBS/MD (Internal Medicine) OR MPharm/MSc. with a good understanding of clinical research and medical communication.
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Publication experience of at least 4-8 years with similar industry and preferably as first author on papers published in medical journals.
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Clear, concise, scientific style of writing, with a high level of attention to detail and superior English language skills.
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Basic knowledge of biostatistics
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Literature reviewing and evaluation capabilities
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Ability to multi-task and work under tight timelines.
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Flair to come to speed quickly on therapy areas
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A strong passion to excel and grow
Benefits of this role:
Global exposure: We work with the top 10 Pharmaceutical companies across the globe. So you can be assured that you get the best experience in terms of the profile you handle.
Culture & Team: We never stop recruiting the best people because without an amazing team nothing is possible. People at CACTUS are awesome to work with, driven, smart and know how to get things done like nobody else.
Learn & Grow: Our goal is to keep you as long possible and help you build a career with us. We do this by creating an environment where you will grow both personally and professionally.
Satisfaction & Recognition: With some of the biggest names across the globe as existing clients, doors will open and conversations will flow. You will see the results of your efforts translate into maximum impact. With a competitive salary and our recognition programs, you will be rewarded for your success.
About CACTUS:
Cactus Communications is a science communication and technology company. We specialize in AI products and solutions that improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. We offer editorial, translation, education, and training solutions for researchers; strategic and tactical scientific content solutions to global life science organizations; AI-powered scholarly publishing products for journals and researchers; and solutions for science dissemination and engagement with peers, public, and policymakers for wider research outreach. We have offices in London, Princeton, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul and Mumbai; a global workforce of over 3,000 experts; and customers from over 190 countries.
Awards and recognition:
- Cactus Communications has consistently ranked among the top 20 on the global list of the Top 100 Companies for Telecommute Jobs since 2016.
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Recognised as ‘Employers of the Future’ two years in a row in 2023 and 2022, in a study by LeadUp Universe, Fortune India and Work Universe
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Recognised as One of India’s Top 100 best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work® in 2022
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Winner of ‘Best Innovation Leveraging AI Services’ at AWS AI Conclave 2022
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Recognized as one of the Best Companies for Millennials 2019 by Times Ascent and Learning & Organisation Development Roundtable
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Emerged as one of India’s Top 10 Safe Workplaces for Women in a survey conducted by Rainmaker in 2019
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Ranked #1 among India’s Great Mid-Size Workplaces by Great Place to Work® Institute in 2017
