Scientific Designer in Medical Communication (m/f)

You’re looking for a new challenge with a mix of science, graphic design and communication?

At Modis Life Sciences, we’re looking for a Scientific Designer in Medical Communication.

You can be office based in Wavre and home based.

Organization

Description

As Scientific Designer you take ownership of the visual aspects of various types of medical communications (e.g. research and review articles, congress materials, digital communications and more), from the concept idea to the impactful visuals.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

Create scientifically accurate and high-quality digital animated materials (video, audio slides, interactive figures)

Propose and develop print graphics (data visualizations, diagrams, infographics, graphical/visual abstracts) for a wide range of medical communications including journal manuscripts, presentations, congress posters and social media posts.

Visually communicate complex concepts and information (medical and scientific) to a broad range of target audiences using a variety of digital illustration techniques.

Deliver multiple visual projects according to the agreed timelines in the project plan without compromising high-quality standards and scientific accuracy of the design work.

Advise on optimal visual communication strategy, consult with various stakeholders and work together with specialized cross-functional teams to ensure delivery of visual projects from conceptualization to the client’s final approval.

Maintainconsistency, style, and quality over large series of scientific artwork.

Respect procedures and policies (client and Modis) regarding medical communication review and approval and ensure compliance of digital features with sponsor and journal requirements.

Take leadership in all aspects related to visual scientific communication, stay up to date on trends in scientific communications, look for trends and new ways to communicate scientific topics and implementinnovation when possible.

Requirements

Your profile

Education:

Bachelors’ degree or higher in design or illustration, Motion Design or Animation, Interaction Design or Image and Media Technology, Infographics or related fields.

Expertise:

Excellent Motion Design and/or UX/UI Design skills with strong interest for data visualization and an eye for detail and innovation.

Experience in developing digital media (e.g. 2D/3D animated graphics and videos) and/or interactive figures.

Strong proficiency in using design tools (e.g. Adobe CC - After effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint, Excel).

Excellent communication skills in English (both verbal and written); diplomacy, comfort with a variety of styles and high cultural sensitivity.

Excellent team worker with strong listening skills.

Excellent analytical, planning and organizing skills.

Business and client oriented (has a global view of the business impact of decisions and apply the right strategy to maximize impact on a business level)

Professional experience in life sciences or experience in scientific communication is a clear plus

Scientific or medical writing skills is an asset.

Offer

A permanent contract with 60% as Scientific Designer and other tasks within medical communication (project management)

Contact

For more information or to apply send us an email with your CV and your motivation at carine.steurs@modisbelgium.be