History of Design- Adjunct Faculty – Online (Remote) – College of Arts and Media
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Salary
💰 ZAR 250 per hour
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Research, write, and revise original editorial scientific content across multiple formats, ensuring scientific accuracy, correct grammar, and alignment with project briefs
- Apply growing expertise in therapeutic areas to support clinical and strategic objectives and quickly assimilate complex information across unfamiliar therapy areas
- Perform accurate self-review and editing to ensure first-time quality and flag data inconsistencies for discussion
- Tailor deliverables to client goals and product strategy and apply industry-standard regulatory and ethical guidelines (e.g., GPP, ICMJE)
- Manage multiple concurrent projects efficiently, delivering high-quality work on time and within allocated hours
- Demonstrate autonomy and accountability in project delivery, adapting approaches based on feedback
- Maintain open, professional communication with team members and project leads, providing proactive updates and collaborating with cross-functional teams including Design, Editorial, and Studio
- Engage professionally with clients, authors, and external stakeholders via email, calls, and in-person interactions and lead project-specific communications
- Take a proactive, professional approach to learning, development, and project ownership
Requirements
- Degree in a scientific or related field (advanced degree preferred)
- Proven ability to work independently with a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and motivation
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to quickly assimilate complex information across unfamiliar therapy areas and produce accurate, engaging content within defined timelines and budgets
- Experience in research, writing, and revising scientific content across manuscripts, posters, abstracts, slide decks, and digital materials
- Familiarity with industry-standard regulatory and ethical guidelines (e.g., GPP, ICMJE)
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions and contribute constructively to team discussions
- Skilled in seeking input from colleagues to ensure alignment and shared understanding
- Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines while maintaining professionalism
- Accountable for personal deliverables and proactive in seeking support when needed
- Foundational understanding of how medical communications support client objectives and healthcare outcomes
- Awareness of the importance of efficiency, client satisfaction, and scientific integrity
- Emerging ability to recognize how content contributes to broader business strategy
- Submit at least one (1) relevant writing sample with your application
- Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.
