Medical Writer

At Terumo, we enhance lifesaving medical technologies for the benefit of society. Are you eager to contribute to people's health and patients' wellbeing? We'll challenge you to become a master in your field of expertise. You can invest your talents in balance with your personal aspirations - live and work in harmony. Built on our Japanese origins; we are driven by respect, ownership and continuous improvement. It is at the heart of everything we do. This is how we make a difference in the lives of patients, customers and associates._

**Department Info**:
Terumo develops products for interventional radiologists that specialize in treating patients with oncological indications. Rising to the challenge of creating innovative treatments for patients, we bring you a complete range of interventional oncology products that focus on Access, Loco-regional treatments and Endovascular embolization.

**Job Summary**:
We are a leading medical device company that specializes in Therapeutic Interventional Oncology, a field that combines mínimally invasive procedures with targeted therapies to treat cancer. We are looking for a Medical to join our European Medical and Clinical team and help us communicate our clinical evidence and scientific insights to various stakeholders.

**Responsibilities**:
**Scientific Communication on the Holmium Platform (70%) & Embolization, Cardiology and Peripheral Interventions (30%)**
- Scientific intelligence and leading scientific literature review (excluding Radiation Oncology)
- Support publication & abstract submission for our clinical and medical program.
- Be involved in the development and dissemination of relevant clinical data
- Support the EMEA Medical Affairs Teams in answering unsolicited medical inquiries based on literature data.
- Responsible for implementing innovative and cost-efficient medical writing tools and systems (e.g. AI).

**Collaboration with Marketing, Market Access and Country Teams**
- Responsible for elaborating the scientific narrative and preparing the materials supporting the clinical claims used by product specialists in the field (e.g. master/speaker slide decks, one-pager summaries) on key strategic publications for the Holmium Platform portfolio in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders and key opinion leaders. Support preparation of value dossier for Market Access purposes.**Profile Description**:
To be successful in and to be considered for this role we require;
- An advanced degree in a Medical or Scientific domain
- 3 years experience working in a Medical or Scientific writing position
- Prior experience in Oncology or Cardiology is a strong asset
- Proven experience of collaborating with a geographically spread cross-functional team
- Fluent in English, one other European language is a plus
- Excellent written communication and presentation skills
- Excellent understanding of publication guidelines and practices (e.g. ICMJE, CONSORT, PRISMA)
- Excellent knowledge of online publication and clinical study databases (e.g. MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane, ClinicalTrials.gov, EudraCT) and search tools and principles
- Knowledge of dedicated software and tools for literature search, storage and referencing (e.g. EndNote, Mendeley) and eagerness to learn new tools and techniques
- Training in systematic literature search and analysis is a plus
- Analytical mindset with accuracy and attention to details
- Ability to derive key outcomes and messages from scientific reports and publications
- Willingness to adhere to rigorous internal quality standards (e.g. for clinical trial documents development, systematic literature search execution) and to contribute to process optimization and improvement
- Ability to work in a self-directed manner with a high degree of autonomy

**Offer**:
Join a world-class medical device company that is at the forefront of Interventional Oncology developments Do you want to work in a diverse and dynamic environment where innovation is valued and encouraged?

As a Medical Writer you will be a vital member of our European Medical and Clinical team and enjoy a competitive compensation package, local benefits, and a company culture that fosters personal development. You will have the security of working for a financially stable organization that is dedicated to advancing the field of cancer treatment.
You will also have the opportunity to grow professionally and collaborate with external experts and key opinion leaders.

**Contact Person**:
Lukas Uytterhaegen - Talent Acquisition Business Partner EMEA
- Terumo Europe is a core player in the EMEA healthcare market. We are a strong actor of the Terumo Corporation (Japan), producing, distributing, marketing and selling a vast range of medical devices. Terumo Europe EMEA headquarters and production facilities are located in Leuven (Belgium) with sales and marketing offices across the EMEA region._