About The Role
Following the exciting development of the launch of our new Shanghai office, we are recruiting for Medical Writers/Analysts to join us there as we develop our work for clients based in the region. You will work closely with our experienced global team, including colleagues in Singapore who are currently delivering work for our clients in China.
We are looking for those with experience in scientific research and for enthusiastic recent graduates in the sciences who possess exceptional English and Mandarin language skills in order to support our growing client base in China, and have keen interest in pioneering further expansion of the company into China. This is therefore a particularly exciting opportunity if you are keen to help shape the future of Costello Medical. As a founding member of a small regional office, you will need to be self-motivated and proactive, with a genuine enthusiasm for the exciting atmosphere of an expanding business.
Medical Writers and Analysts work on projects involving the detailed analysis of data from clinical trials and the assimilation and creative presentation of this analysis in different formats including posters, slide sets, value dossiers, reports and peer-reviewed publications. These deliverables are used directly by our clients in communication with external stakeholders instrumental to the successful uptake of novel therapies. The work is structured on a project-by-project basis and you will usually be working on several projects in different disease areas at any one time.
You will work in project teams alongside experienced colleagues, who provide one-to-one training in the technical aspects of the role, including project management and effective client communication. Delivering project work requires close collaboration with clients, and following a successful induction period you will increasingly participate in teleconferences and face-to-face meetings with external stakeholders.
Please see below to learn about the difference between Medical Writers and Analysts; please note that you will be asked to specify which role you are applying for in your application form.
Medical Writer
Medical Writers work on a variety of projects across different specialties with a direct focus on written communication. In particular, Medical Writers focus on the development of publications in both English and Mandarin (abstracts, posters, oral presentations and manuscripts) targeted at scientific journals and conferences. These projects require the ability to work closely with clients and prominent doctors to deliver high quality writing which is scientifically rigorous and in line with the strategic positioning of the pharmaceutical or medical devices product. The role also requires constant dedication to customer service and developing strong relationships with the clients, academics, and healthcare professionals in China and globally.
Outside of publications, Medical Writers also work on other projects, including developing slide sets for educational events or advisory boards as well as developing reports and other written materials.
Please click here to learn about a typical day in the life of a Medical Writer at Costello Medical.
Analyst
Analysts work across a variety of projects and specialise in document types and formats such as educational materials, slide sets, value dossiers, reimbursement submissions and literature review reports. In a typical week, you could be working on a slide set summarising the epidemiology of type 2 diabetes in Mandarin, supporting a client at an onsite educational event in Qingdao and working alongside our Health Economists to adapt a cost-effectiveness model for a client in the Asia-Pacific region.
Please click here to learn about a typical day in the life of an Analyst at Costello Medical.
What Background Should You Have?
- A degree level or higher qualification in a scientific discipline (minimum 2.1, CAP 4 or GPA 4). We welcome applications from candidates with a diverse range of specialisms, including but not limited to; biology, chemistry, pharmacy, medicine and biological engineering
- Exceptional written and spoken fluency in Mandarin (equivalent to native Mandarin language skills) and excellent written and spoken fluency in English in order to deliver client work across Asia, with a focus on China
- An ability to communicate scientific materials clearly in both written and oral form
- Excellent understanding of and ability to apply scientific concepts
- Close attention to detail
- Aptitude for and experience of scientific writing which could include dissertations, research summaries, lab reports, poster or oral presentations, peer-reviewed scientific publications, book chapters, grant applications, regulatory documents, and articles for websites or student magazines
- Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Organisational skills and the ability to work across multiple projects at the same time
- Previous experience in this sector, including in the Chinese healthcare system, is highly desirable. You should have a genuine interest in healthcare and an eagerness to learn about new areas of clinical science
What We Offer
The starting salary for the role is RMB 14,000 per month, depending on your previous experience, however we may be able to offer a higher starting salary for more experienced candidates. Please click
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