Freelance/Short-Term Contract
Location: Flexible/Remote
Level of Management: Senior-Level Freelance
About the Role
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Temporary Senior Medical Content Consultant to provide expert-level oversight and leadership to our medical content team. This role is pivotal to maintaining the quality, compliance, and strategic alignment of all medical content produced during the absence of our Medical Content Director.
The ideal candidate will hold advanced academic qualifications, such as a PhD in Life Sciences, Medicine, or Pharmacy, and possess certifications such as ISMPP CMPP (Certified Medical Publication Professional) or equivalent, demonstrating excellence in medical writing and publication practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Content Leadership & Quality Assurance:
- Review, edit, and approve medical content to ensure scientific accuracy, clarity, and adherence to client and industry standards.
- Ensure compliance with global regulatory guidelines and medical ethics.
- Strategic Content Development:
- Oversee the creation of marketing and educational content targeted at healthcare professionals and patients, such as e-detailing aids, brochures, white papers, and digital campaigns.
- Develop content strategies that align with client objectives, leveraging clinical data to craft impactful narratives.
- Team Support & Collaboration:
- Provide guidance and mentorship to the medical content team, helping writers enhance their skills and deliver top-quality work.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including account, creative, and strategy, to achieve seamless project execution.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Academic Background:
- PhD in Medicine, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related field.
- Advanced knowledge of healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
- Certifications:
- Certified Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) or equivalent certification in medical writing or communications.
- Professional Experience:
- 8+ years in medical content creation, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role.
- Extensive experience working with healthcare marketing or advertising agencies.
- Expertise in crafting content for multi-channel campaigns and regulatory submissions.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in medical and marketing writing across digital and print formats.
- Advanced knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards, including ICMJE, GPP, and CONSORT.
- Proficiency with tools like Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and content management systems.
Personal Attributes
- Strategic thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration across teams.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Adaptable and proactive, capable of stepping into ongoing projects seamlessly.
- Receptive to feedback and committed to excellence.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in managing large-scale healthcare campaigns.
- Familiarity with Southeast Asian healthcare markets is a bonus.
