Junior Scientific Writer

About Hilo by Aktiia

High blood pressure is the world’s most common disease, causing 18M deaths each year. At Hilo by Aktiia, our vision is a world where no lives are lost or damaged from the effects of high blood pressure. Our mission is to make this a reality by developing tech to help people control their blood pressure.

We are a venture-backed scale-up company, having raised over $96M from investors in Europe and the United States. Our technology - rooted in 18 years of research at the Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM) - is the world’s only medically accurate, continuous blood pressure monitor that is cuffless in daily life in the consumer space. Validated through extensive clinical trials and CE Marked as a Class IIa medical device, our solution is now available in 12 countries. We are a hybrid/remote-first company, with Headquarters in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, united by our passion for impact and innovation.

While many of our roles offer a high degree of flexibility, this position requires regular on-site presence in Neuchâtel.

Role Overview

As a Junior Scientific Writer, you support the preparation of scientific content that underpins our scientific publications and communication. You draft manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations based on clinical and technical outputs, and help ensure materials are clear, accurate, and delivered on time.

You work closely with cross-functional teams, including Data Science, Clinical, Product, and Marketing, as well as external stakeholders such as Key Opinion Leaders, supporting the preparation of materials for publications, conferences, and related outputs.

This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on scientific writing, with some coordination across teams, in a hybrid setup with regular on-site collaboration in Neuchâtel (team meets once per week).

Core Responsibilities

Scientific Writing & Publications (Primary Focus)

• Draft manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and conference materials
• Support the full publication process (drafting, editing, submission, revisions)
• Coordinate inputs from internal stakeholders and external authors (e.g. KOLs)
• Prepare reviewer responses and manage publication timelines

Scientific Communication

• Translate clinical and technical outputs into clear, structured scientific narratives
• Prepare presentations, summaries, and internal communication materials
• Support development of congress materials (slides, posters, briefing documents)

Literature & Research Support

• Monitor relevant scientific literature and industry developments
• Summarize key findings for internal stakeholders
• Maintain reference materials and support internal knowledge sharing

Stakeholder & Project Support

• Prepare materials for Key Opinion Leader interactions and collaborations
• Support coordination of scientific deliverables across teams
• Ensure timelines are tracked and deadlines are met

Requirements:
Background & Experience

• PhD in biomedical science, biomedical engineering, biology, data science, statistics, applied mathematics, or a related field
• Strong track record of scientific writing (manuscripts, abstracts, posters)
• Excellent command of scientific English (second European language is a plus)
• Experience with reference management tools (EndNote, Zotero, or Mendeley)
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to structure and communicate complex scientific content clearly
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects

Bonus

• Experience preparing scientific figures or presentations
• Basic programming skills (e.g. Python)
• Exposure to clinical or regulated environments

What Success Looks Like

• Deliver clear, accurate, and high-quality scientific drafts within agreed timelines
• Contribute to scientific publications and support submission processes
• Support multiple scientific projects in parallel and ensure smooth coordination
• Improve the clarity, quality, and consistency of scientific communication across teams
• Act as a reliable point of support and help reduce bottlenecks in material preparation

Benefits:
Why Join Us?

• Hilo by Aktiia is becoming one of the most important med-tech companies, and you can be part of this exciting story.

• Work on a mission that matters: transforming cardiovascular health at global scale.

• Be part of a high-impact, fast-growing, and venture-backed scale-up company.

• Collaborate with a diverse, passionate, and talented team.

• Competitive compensation and equity program, and other benefits (depending on location).