Freelance Medical Writer - Based in Portugal

Alphanumeric is seeking experienced Freelance Medical Writers based in Portugal for project-based contract work. Advanced degree within life sciences and experience in medical communications writing is required.

Typical project-based work could include creating and editing PowerPoint presentations, scientific manuscripts, standard response letters, and congress summary reports. Some client-facing work and travel are possible. In this role, you will create original, high-quality, and scientifically accurate content in a myriad of standard medical communications deliverables. All content will be developed to project specifications and timeline as outlined in a project brief.

This role interacts with Swiss life-sciences organizations, and requires experience working within that market.

This is a fully remote role available for freelancers.

This role requires fluent English and German.

Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Alphanumeric team members and, at times, client leads to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope
• Develop accurate and concise outlines, on-target first drafts, and proactively incorporate data/revisions as appropriate for high quality content development as needed for the assigned project
• Prioritize scientific accuracy, clarity, and ethics when creating, referencing, reviewing, or editing content
• Write materials with tone and language appropriate for the target audience and ensure an appropriate and effective story flow is in place
• When incorporating edits and/or updates for external authors, ensure their voice is maintained within the piece
• Provide appropriate, robust references and annotate documents as required for the content being developed
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 year of medical writing experience in a medical communications agency environment or in-house pharmaceutical company setting, or as a freelance writer; other types of relevant experience will be considered
• Fluency in written German and English
• Experience working with Swiss regulatory organizations
• Being legally eligible to work as a freelancer in Portugal
• PharmD or PhD; other life science degrees considered with relevant experience
• Proficiency with MS Office (specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), the internet, and database searches (eg, Pubmed, ClinicalTrials.gov)
• Attention to detail to manage documents throughout the review process and to ensure revisions and comments are addressed across consistently deliverables
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with client leads
• Has a working knowledge of standard compliance procedures and regulatory process and works diligently to ensure content produced adheres to Alphanumeric and client standards