Medical Writer – Medical Communications
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Position: Medical Writer (medical affairs)
Location: London (2 days in the office)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £46k
Start: ASAP
Medical Writer:
This is an excellent opportunity to join a flourishing Editorial team! As a member of the scientific team, you will have the chance to shape your role to fit your strengths and be instrumental in the ongoing development and growth of the division.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects across the full spectrum of medical communications activities, including congress activities, advisory boards, symposia, training materials, websites, and digital apps. Some of the key therapy areas include oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular and obesity.
With a vibrant and sociable team environment, modern offices in London, intensive on-the-job coaching, and a program of targeted training supplemented by an excellent benefits package, our client values the difference in their employees and puts a strong emphasis on creating opportunities for advancement that complement and develop strengths and further careers.
Role & Responsibilities:
* Provide high-level medical writing support within accounts, achieving writing excellence across therapy areas and the communication mix and target audiences
* Review written scientific documents for writing style, strategy, content accuracy and fact/data checking, and provide constructive feedback, in addition to ensuring scientific accuracy
* Act as the Technical Lead on designated client projects
* Apply expertise and broad experience of medical communications to the development of strategic communications programmes across accounts
* Ensure all assigned projects are delivered to the highest possible editorial and scientific standards, to deadline and within budget
* Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients and external thought leaders
* Manage and monitor own workload and that of junior writers assigned to projects. Monitor project budgets. Anticipate and provide solutions to budget and/or resource needs or limitations. Identify where new processes may be required and support their development
* Keep up to date with industry codes of practice/legislation and external issues or events that may affect existing accounts
* Monitor project costs against agreed budgets and notify the Client Services team of any changes to specification at the earliest opportunity
* Contribute to the development of account plan forecasts in liaison with client services leads
* Research and contribute to the writing and review of new business proposals and pitch presentations, playing a central role from initial strategic brainstorming to proposal delivery
* Proactively identify possible new business opportunities within assigned accounts
Requirements:
* Degree (science, preferably life science); PhD or MSc (desirable)
* Scientific knowledge and understanding
* Proficiency in delivering high-quality written work
* Presentation skills
* Able to attend international events
* High level of drive, motivation, and initiative
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Awareness of industry guidelines and best practice and their application
* 2+ years of experience working in Medical Communications (agency)
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Medical Writer – Medical Communications