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Associate Medical Writer

Reports to Medical Writer/Senior Medical Writer

Location: South Africa - Remote working with an established team in the UK

Job Summary

This is a great opportunity to enter the world of medical communications! A Life Sciences degree and a passion for healthcare is a good starting point, no previous writing experience is necessary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

You will love this role if you:

Have a strong scientific background and can communicate complex scientific ideas in an accurate and innovative way
Are a proactive and confident individual looking for a dynamic role involving face-to-face interaction with clients and scientific experts

You Will Be a Success If You

Can quickly pick up on new therapy areas and disseminate information in a clear and accurate manner
Can work under pressure, independently and as part of a team, and deliver high-quality work
Demonstrate the ability to interact appropriately with key experts, negotiate on content and make constructive suggestions

Experience, Skills, And Qualifications

Degree Educated within a scientific discipline (or equivalent)
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interpret and fulfil client briefs in a creative and technically accurate manner
Attention to detail
Willingness / ability to learn and apply new skills and new scientific / therapeutic / regulatory information
Adaptability / flexibility
Good project management skills
Able to multitask and prioritise; excellent time management skills

Travel Requirements

As required by business needs

About OPEN Health

At OPEN Health, we connect visionary minds, pioneering science, and advanced technology to drive real impact. By uniting people, science, and technology, we activate new opportunities for biopharma innovation. Our expertise across medical affairs and market access unlocks faster, smarter routes to market. We are committed to improving patient outcomes worldwide. To learn more, visit www.openhealthgroup.com.

OPEN Health. The right combination to unlock possibilities.

What We Offer

As a global organization, OPEN Health is committed to supporting our employees and their families through a comprehensive benefits program

Competitive pay, generous paid vacation, holidays and more, across all our locations
Ongoing training and development opportunities which foster and shape your individual career path
An active and growing commitment to bettering the communities our employees call home through our Corporate Social Responsibility program
The opportunity to thrive in a global, collaborative environment while working every day to improve health outcomes and patient wellbeing
Diverse, inclusive culture that encourages you to bring your whole self to work

If we sound like the sort of business environment in which you would thrive, then we would love to hear from you.

OPEN Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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