Bilingual Mandarin Medical Writer

Role Summary Responsibilities: You will be working on projects that involve the detailed analysis and creative presentation of clinical trial data for a range of clients, including the industry's most successful pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, patient and public health bodies and charitable organisations. Salary: RMB 14,000 per month. However we may be able to offer a higher starting salary for more experienced candidates or candidates with postgraduate qualifications. Salary increases are typically awarded annually and again on promotion Benefits: Hybrid working options, generous holiday allowance, flexible working hours, comprehensive travel insurance, full funding for external training, time off in lieu for any business trips outside working hours, medical expense cash allowance and more Role Type: Full-time, permanent Start Date: We are currently recruiting for start dates from Q1 2026 and onwards Location: Our new recruits will be based in our Shanghai office About the Role Following the exciting development of the launch of our new Shanghai office, we are recruiting for Medical Writers to join us there as we develop our work for clients based in the region. You will work closely with our experienced global team, including colleagues in Singapore who are currently delivering work for our clients in China. We are looking for those with experience in scientific research and for enthusiastic recent graduates in the sciences who possess exceptional English and Mandarin language skills in order to support our growing client base in China, and have keen interest in pioneering further expansion of the company into China. This is therefore a particularly exciting opportunity if you are keen to help shape the future of Costello Medical. As a founding member of a small regional office, you will need to be self-motivated and proactive, with a genuine enthusiasm for the exciting atmosphere of an expanding business. Medical Writers and Analysts work on projects involving the detailed analysis of data from clinical trials and the assimilation and creative presentation of this analysis in different formats including posters, slide sets, value dossiers, reports and peer-reviewed publications. These deliverables are used directly by our clients in communication with external stakeholders instrumental to the successful uptake of novel therapies. The work is structured on a project-by-project basis and you will usually be working on several projects in different disease areas at any one time. You will work in project teams alongside experienced colleagues who provide one-to-one training in the technical aspects of the role, including project management and effective client communication. Delivering project work requires close collaboration with clients, and following a successful induction period you will increasingly participate in teleconferences and face-to-face meetings with external stakeholders. Career Development you will have a significant influence in team decisions, the direction of our projects and the growth of the Shanghai office. You will be encouraged to take your career in a direction that challenges you to meet your own goals. This is partly thanks to the flat structure at Costello Medical – our Leadership team are always available to provide support, advice or guidance when needed. We are invested in our culture. We are committed to our company values which promote a fun, friendly and innovative workplace in which we strive to deliver the highest standards of quality. As a result, we have been listed in The Top 100 Companies to Work For list for five consecutive years, and achieved B Corp certification in 2022. These values are embraced by the entire company allows us to work in a setting free of internal politics and with a focus on the wellbeing and a good work-life balance. The Recruitment Process Our recruitment process typically consists of three stages. If your application is shortlisted, you will first be invited to complete a bilingual Mandarin proofreading assessment and a short one-way video interview. Successful candidates will then progress to a bilingual Mandarin scientific assessment, followed by a formal interview. Our standard recruitment process lasts around one month, however this can be adapted if necessary. We are currently recruiting for start dates from Q1 2026 and onwards. Additional start dates may also be available and you will be asked to state your availability on your application form. We accept applications for our Medical Writer and Analyst role on a rolling basis and, therefore, there are no set application deadlines. However, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible so that we can begin processing your application. What We Offer A starting salary of RMB 14,000 per month. However we may be able to offer a higher starting salary for more experienced candidates 14 days' annual leave plus public holidays Flexible benefits scheme offering additional holiday and wellbeing benefits Employer contributions to five social insurances and housing fund Paid study leave and funding for external qualifications Comprehensive travel insurance Flexible working hours Regular company-funded social activities Visa Sponsorship Candidates must have their own right to work in China as we are unfortunately unable to support visa applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr