About us Cactus Life Sciences partners with the global biopharma industry to drive innovation and elevate patient outcomes through agile, science-driven medical communications. We transform complex data into actionable insights, bridging the critical gaps between research, decision-making, and real-world healthcare impact.
We welcome applications from candidates based outside the region who are open to relocating, though please note that relocation support is not provided as part of this position.
Take ownership for developing (write, review, proofread, and data-check) high-quality, client-ready scientific and medical materials like manuscripts, abstracts, posters, congress and meetings materials, and literature searches and reviews according to client and audience needs with excellent attention to detail.
Build and maintain long-standing relationships with international pharma clients, healthcare professionals, and key stakeholders like authors, reviewers and KOLs across therapeutic areas, while anticipating their needs and providing strategic guidance to improve scientific content and data dissemination.
Apply your scientific and creative knowledge and work closely with client directors on developing effective medical communications initiatives in the digital space, including publication extenders, creation of infographics, interactive assets, website content, patient narratives, and medical information engagement plans.
Support the creation of visual content through effective data visualization techniques and contribute to innovative "out of the box” solutions for medical writing projects.
Ensure all materials align with client requirements, style guides, templates, preferences, and CACTUS internal SOPs, updating documents consistently to keep all content current and compliant.
Support with pitches, both during the preparation phase and the actual pitch.
Attend client and other external meetings and support senior team members as needed.
Must have bilingual German–English proficiency at a native or near-native level, with strong scientific writing skills.
PhD in medical, life or health sciences, or pharmacy or Masters degree in life sciences.
At least 3 years’ experience as a medical writer within the pharmaceutical industry, ideally within a medical communications agency.
Free Coffee/Tea at the office.