Medical Writer

Medical Writer

As a global Research Organization to the biopharmaceutical industry, CellCarta (formerly Caprion – HistoGeneX) provides access to a broad offering of biomarker platforms and services. We partner with our clients to address the most complex scientific testing needs, delivering customized biomarker testing solutions to further expand the limitless potential of precision medicine.

We offer our services on a global scale through our laboratories in the USA, Canada, Belgium, China and Australia.  Combining expertise in histopathology, immune monitoring, proteomics, genomics and sample logistics, we support pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in the research and development of innovative new medicines for the treatment of cancer and immune diseases. Working under stringent quality and regulatory requirements, we strive to make a difference in the future treatment options offered to patients.

CellCarta leverages its strong expertise in cancer to support the entire spectrum of biomarker services including biomarker discovery in the research phase, tumor profiling and biomarker monitoring in clinical studies and companion diagnostics registration studies, patient diagnostics and development of new techniques and tests for tumor analysis and prediction of treatment response. The company bridges the gap between research, clinical studies and diagnostics.

We are currently recruiting a  Medical Writer

Based in

Wilrijk, Antwerp (Belgium)

Major responsibilities

As a medical writer, you are responsible to generate scientific plans, reports, presentations,… for internal documentation at CellCarta, but also for external stakeholders like healthcare professionals and/or authorities.

Your focus will be to

• do literature search and summarize these data

• formalize and standardize all scientific content delivered primarily by the assay development team.

You will have to set priorities and deadlines and be able to deliver in a timely manner. You will be expected to communicate proactively and effectively about the progress of your work.

Profile

• Master in Life Sciences (preferably Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical sciences, Biochemistry) or equivalent through experience.

Job-Related competences

• Previous experience in medical/scientific writing is preferred.

• Some basis in histology/histopathology and/or microscopy is an asset.

• Strong computer skills and significant experience with Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word are required.

Personal competences

• Excellent command of the English language and outstanding writing and communication skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to rapidly learn and apply knowledge in previously unfamiliar areas.

• You are highly organized, and able to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

• Methodically, meticulously and demonstrate quality of work including accuracy, timeliness, professionalism and thoroughness.

• Must be able to understand complex scientific information

We offer an exciting and challenging full-time position in a multinational environment where customer focus and innovation are key business values. You will join a global CRO where your expertise matters and contributions can be felt. You will receive thorough on-the-job training.