Associate Medical Writer

Agency :

Havas Life Singapore

Job Description :

We are hiring an Associate Medical Writer to support the development of scientifically accurate, evidence-based content for healthcare professionals.
This role focuses on working with clinical data, ensuring accuracy, and building structured medical content under guidance. It requires strong attention to detail, discipline in handling evidence, and the ability to improve quickly through feedback.

Key Responsibilities

1. Medical Content Development

Support development of:

• Slide decks and detail aids
• Scientific summaries and HCP materials
• Translate medical data into clear, structured content
• Ensure all content is factually accurate and properly supported by evidence

2. Literature Review & Evidence Handling

• Search and review scientific literature using sources such as PubMed
• Extract key data from: Clinical trials, Guidelines, Review articles
• Organize references and maintain accuracy across all materials

3. Accuracy, Referencing & Compliance

Ensure all statements are:

• Traceable to credible sources
• Appropriately worded without overclaiming
• Support referencing, annotation, and factchecking
• Learn to work within medical, legal, and regulatory (MLR) requirements

4. Iteration & Execution

• Revise content based on detailed feedback
• Handle multiple drafts and tight timelines
• Maintain consistency and accuracy across revisions

5. Team Collaboration

Work closely with:

• Senior medical writers
• Strategists and account teams
• Designers

Incorporate feedback from internal and client reviewers

Candidate Requirements

Education

Degree in:

• Life sciences
• Pharmacy
• Nutrition
• Biomedical sciences or related fields

Core Skills & Traits

• Attention to Detail
• High accuracy in handling data, references, and wording
• Ability to catch inconsistencies and errors
• Careful with claims and scientific interpretation

Work Ethic & Mindset

• Willing to go through multiple iterations without loss of quality
• Comfortable with detailed, sometimes repetitive work
• Takes ownership of tasks and follows through reliably
• Analytical Ability
• Able to understand and interpret scientific literature
• Distinguishes between strong vs weak evidence
• Structured Communication
• Able to organize information logically
• Writes in a clear and disciplined manner
  

Contract Type :

Permanent

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.