Senior Medical Writer

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. /p pThis role operates on a hybrid model, with one day per week in our Meggen office. 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. /p h3Job Responsibilities /h3 ul liTake 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. /li liActively 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. /li liDevelop a deep understanding of product/accounts to enable meaningful interactions with clients and authors, including consultancy where necessary. /li liBuild 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. /li liEffectively and proactively communicate with team members, authors/faculty, clients and vendors. /li liApply 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. /li liSupport the creation of visual content through effective data visualization techniques and contribute to innovative “out of the box” solutions for medical writing projects. /li liEnsure all materials align with client requirements, style guides, templates, preferences, and CACTUS internal SOPs, updating documents consistently to keep all content current and compliant. /li liPerform 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. /li liSupport with pitches, both during the preparation phase and the actual pitch. /li liAttend workshops/seminars/training to hone your skills and contribute to organizational objectives. /li liAttend client and other external meetings and support senior team members as needed. /li /ul h3Qualifications and Prerequisites /h3 ul liMust have bilingual German–English proficiency at a native or near-native level, with strong scientific writing skills. /li liPhD in medical, life or health sciences, or pharmacy or Masters degree in life sciences /li liAt least 3 years’ experience as a medical writer within the pharmaceutical industry, ideally within a medical communications agency /li liClear, concise, scientific style of writing, with a high level of attention to detail and excellent language skills. /li liLiterature reviewing and evaluation capabilities. /li liAbility to adapt writing style to different materials and target audiences. /li liBasic knowledge of biostatistics. /li liAbility to multi-task and work under tight timelines. /li /ul h3Benefits of the role /h3 ul li6 weeks of annual leave plus public holidays /li liFlexible working hours based on a 41-hour full-time week /li liFull employer-paid coverage for non-occupational accident insurance and daily sickness benefits /li liA company mobile phone to keep you connected /li liBusiness travel insurance /li liFree office parking /li liSBB Half-Fare Pass for hybrid workers /li /ul h3AI at Cactus Life Sciences /h3 pThe life sciences industry is undergoing a fundamental shift in how scientific knowledge is created, communicated, and delivered. We are building our work around it. /p pAI is embedded meaningfully across everything we do, through proprietary platforms purpose-built for life sciences and generative tools that deliver measurable value to our clients. It is core to how we operate, and an expected way of working for everyone who joins us. /p pWe believe in Human-Anchored AI: whatever your discipline - science, communications, strategy, or operations, you will work in an environment where AI augments your expertise rather than replaces it. /p pYou will build skills that are in genuine demand and still taking shape across the industry. If you are curious and focused on building capabilities for the world where human intelligence meets artificial intelligence, this is where you belong. /p pOur 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 h3About Us /h3 pAt Cactus Life Sciences (cactuslifesciences.com), we believe the future of medical communications lies at the intersection of science, technology, and human connection. Headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, with teams in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, India, and Japan, we help biopharmaceutical organizations redefine scientific exchange—leveraging AI, automation, and innovation while keeping patients at the heart of everything we do. /p pOur expertise spans medical strategy, scientific content development, and medical education across therapeutic areas and the product lifecycle. By blending scientific rigor, agile operational models, and future-ready technologies, we partner with medical affairs teams to catalyze their transformation, adapt to a changing landscape, and drive meaningful outcomes for healthcare communities worldwide. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr