Job Description

M3 - Discover Your Potential Are you interested in communicating about health and medical sciences? Can you articulate scientific ideas and concepts through words and creative visuals? If you answered \xe2\x80\x98yes\xe2\x80\x99 to either question, we invite you to apply for a place in M3(that\xe2\x80\x99s \xe2\x80\x98M-Cubed\xe2\x80\x99) \xe2\x80\x93 a fully paid graduate training programme in medical communications. WHAT IS MEDICAL COMMUNICATIONS? Medical communications (MedComms) refers to the development and delivery of customised medical education solutions that are targeted at healthcare providers and consumers. MedComms professionals bridge the flow of information between various pharmaceutical and medical technology stakeholders, and are involved in a wide range of functions \xe2\x80\x93 from reporting high-level clinical trial results in prestigious journals to crafting scientifically accurate patient education materials. A FIRST OF ITS KIND M3by MIMS is an intensive, 12-month graduate training programme for fresh graduates and postgraduates who are interested in pursuing a career in MedComms.

• Developed by MIMS (read more about us below) according to international standards and led by a highly experienced team of experts and trainers
• M3will introduce a new generation of talented science students to the exciting world of medical information and communications
• Graduates will participate in various medical writing projects, working alongside colleagues and pharmaceutical clients from various Asia-Pacific countries

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM THIS PROGRAMME?

• A thorough understanding of MedComms and how it fits in the healthcare/pharmaceutical ecosystem
• Learn how to apply your academic training to the different roles and functions in medical writing, and develop a core set of transferable skills for professional growth
• Pick up the necessary editorial and technical skills to develop and deliver different types of medical writing projects (eg, scientific publications, continuing medical education activities, pharmaceutical marketing materials, etc)
• Hone your project management and client servicing acuity

If you think that M3is tailored to your ambitions and interests, please read further. YOU\xe2\x80\x99RE THE ONE WE\xe2\x80\x99RE LOOKING FOR IF YOU:

• Have an aptitude and passion for scientific writing and communication, with a focus on medicine
• Have an analytical mind and are able to process information quickly
• Consistently demonstrate a \xe2\x80\x98can-do\xe2\x80\x99 attitude towards problem solving and is open to receiving constructive feedback
• Are eager to pick up new skills and enjoy professional challenges as well as working in a fast-paced environment

To be considered for this programme, you need to have these basic qualifications:

• A recognised degree in biological, medical or life sciences (BSc, BPharm, MSc, PhD, PharmD \xe2\x80\x93 relevant fields will also be considered). Your degree should be awarded in or after 2022
• For degree holders, a CGPA of >3.0 / Second Class upper
• Excellent command of English, demonstrated by an IELTS score of \xe2\x89\xa57.0 / TOEFL (iBT) score of \xe2\x89\xa594\xe2\x80\x93101 / MUET Band 6
• Pharmacists who have completed their mandatory training within the past 12 months are welcome to apply

The following will be advantageous:

• Graduates: current or previous editorial experience (eg, writing for university/society bulletins)
• Postgraduates: published scientific research work in academic journals

WHAT YOU WILL GET ONCE YOU ARE ACCEPTED On top of the full-time training and professional development support, you will also receive:

• 12 months of stipend, paid at a competitive market rate according to your academic qualification
• A discretionary bonus at the end of the programme, subject to individual performance
• Opportunities to travel to the MIMS\xe2\x80\x99 regional offices in Singapore and Hong Kong, subject to international travel rules and restrictions
• An opportunity to join MIMS as a full-time staff upon successfully completing the programme

HOW YOU CAN APPLY TO M3 Please send the following to <M3byMIMS@mims.com>

• Your updated CV
• Your most recent English test results if available (IELTS/TOEFL/MUET)
• A 250-word self-authored essay on \xe2\x80\x98It\xe2\x80\x99s time to act: Pertinent healthcare strategies to stem the rising tide of noncommunicable diseases in Malaysia\xe2\x80\x99

To be considered for this programme, you must send us a complete application package. In the subject line, please put M3 Application_ All applications will be reviewed and processed in a fair and lawful manner. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a virtual interview and to receive more information about the programme. They will also be required to undergo further assessment and evaluation before a firm offer is made. For the October 2023 intake, interested applicants are advised to send in their application by 30 July 2023. Assessments and interviews are scheduled to take place in Aug-Sept 2023. ABOUT MIMS Established in 1963, MIMS is a multi-channel provider of drug information, medical education and services connecting healthcare communities. Our work empowers healthcare providers (HCPs) to improve patient outcomes by facilitating knowledge exchange and better decision-making. Today, MIMS is present in 18 countries across Asia Pacific with approximately two million HCP subscribers to its drug & resource portal, digital and print publications. Our teams across Asia Pacific are experienced in medical education, content development, medical publications, digital solutions and event management. The unique assets and capabilities of MIMS across our multiple products and services \xe2\x80\x93 customised scientific communications, drug and resource portal, database of physicians, journals and related publications, and healthcare data \xe2\x80\x93 enable us to provide value-added benefits to this proposed education programme. Job Types: Full-time, Fresh graduate Salary: RM2,500.00 - RM3,500.00 per month Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Professional development

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Petaling Jaya: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Deadline: 07/30/2023
Expected Start Date: 10/09/2023