Medical Editor/Writer
We are currently supporting a search for a Medical Editor/Writer in Tokyo. Our client works in the healthcare communications industry, supporting leading pharmaceutical companies, mainly global ones, with their marketing communications. This is a role for an experienced medical writer who wants to act as a true partner to pharmaceutical clients across the full content development process.
About the Role In this role, you will support the marketing communications of major pharmaceutical companies, developing a wide range of content aimed mainly at healthcare professionals, as well as patients and general consumers. You will be involved in the whole content development process, carrying out medical writing (external writers may be used alongside your own work) and directing projects together with colleagues from other disciplines. Working with your team, you will also propose and develop ideas that solve problems and help pharmaceutical clients reach their business goals.
Responsibilities Medical Content Development * Develop promotional materials and content for prescription drugs, including product information summaries, presentation slides for product briefings, videos and web content. * Propose and draft structures and manuscripts based on the client brief. * Create content for healthcare professionals, patients and general consumers.
Scientific and Regulatory Accuracy * Ensure materials comply with relevant regulations, including the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act and the guidelines for preparing prescription drug product information. * Review English-language academic papers, including literature research, and interpret them accurately from a medical and scientific perspective.
Client Partnership and Presentation * Join meetings with pharmaceutical clients to discuss their requests. * Present materials that you have led the creation of.
Project Direction and Collaboration * Lead content creation and work smoothly with colleagues from other disciplines. * Manage multiple projects at the same time, directing work efficiently. * Coordinate external partners such as writers, reprint permission providers and proofreading companies.
Idea Generation * Propose new content ideas proactively. * Develop solutions with your team to address client challenges and business goals.
Requirements * Experience creating promotional materials and content in the prescription drug field (5 or more years preferred). * Knowledge of the relevant regulations and guidelines, with the ability to create compliant materials. * Ability to read English academic papers and accurately understand them from a medical and scientific viewpoint. * Leadership and strong collaboration skills when working with colleagues from other disciplines. * Ability to handle several projects at once and to direct external partners efficiently. * A proactive attitude toward proposing new content. * Preferred: extensive experience in oncology, autoimmune diseases and allergy, CNS or rare diseases, or the ability to work across a broad range of therapeutic areas.
Why Apply * Partner with major pharmaceutical companies, mainly global ones, on their marketing communications. * Take part in the entire content development process rather than a single step. * Work on varied formats, from product information summaries and briefing slides to videos and web content, for healthcare professionals, patients and consumers. * Present the materials you have led directly to pharmaceutical clients. * Collaborate with colleagues from other disciplines and bring forward your own ideas to solve problems and meet business goals. * Direct external writers and other partners, building your project management and directing skills.