Overview
Edinburgh - UK; London - UK; Manchester - UK
Real Chemistry is looking for a Senior Medical Writer to join our growing team. You will work across several therapy areas to create a range of material, ensuring the language and content are appropriate for the target audience, scientifically accurate, and aligned to the relevant brand.
What you’ll do
* Lead discussions on therapy area, drivers influencing treatment decision-making and patient pathways with clients and external experts
* Deliver content for complex projects with minimal supervision, delegating to junior writers as needed to ensure timely, high-quality output
* Structure and write novel projects that may not have been executed previously; develop a compelling narrative from complex information
* Ensure overall quality of deliverables with minimal oversight; apply critical thinking to translate the project brief into timely, efficient results
* Balance telling a coherent story within regulatory requirements
* Review junior writers’ work for adherence to brief and quality; provide constructive feedback for professional development
* Challenge client/account teams on the most effective approach to meet client/brand needs
* Articulate a point of view on client strategy and ensure messaging aligns with strategic intent
* Lead scientific discussions with clients and external experts to capture briefs and progress scientific content
* Present work to clients and articulate the scientific story
* Provide input to enhance service offering and support organic growth of designated accounts
* Explain scientific content to non-scientific colleagues clearly and concisely
* Adapt to changing client timelines while protecting QC steps and quality
* Identify new business opportunities with new and existing clients; support development of scientific strategy for other therapeutic areas
* Train/mentor and manage junior writers and provide scientific and editorial feedback
* Drive project completion, meet internal deadlines, and manage potential issues; communicate progress to accounts teams
* Lead meetings and strategic discussions with clients, authors, and advisors
* Adopt a proactive, solution-focused approach to defining client briefs, expectations, and feedback
This position is a perfect fit for you if:
* Our Company values–Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always, Accountability with an “I”
* You are adaptable, resilient, and comfortable adjusting scope and responsibilities as we grow
* You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills
* You are highly organized, able to work independently and under tight deadlines
What you should have
* Experience in a Medical Writing role within an agency environment
* Master’s degree or higher in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy or related discipline; PhD is advantageous but not essential
* Ability to work under pressure as business needs arise
* Excellent written English with strong attention to detail
* Good interpersonal and awareness skills
* Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
* Understanding and experience of Veeva (not a daily task)
Benefits and culture
Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefits program tailored to your region, including free snacks in key offices, generous holiday and paid time off, private medical/dental/vision plans, and support in saving for the future. Perks include mental wellness coaching, access to LinkedIn Learning, and broader learning opportunities. Learn more about our benefits at www.realchemistrybenefits.com.
Real Chemistry is Great Place to Work certified. See what our people shared about our culture on our Great Places to Work Profile.
Real HART / Real Hybrid approach
We have office locations in the US, UK, and Europe with hubs for in-person collaboration, and a Real Hybrid approach for distributed teams. Attendance expectations vary by location, with some in-office requirements and quarterly in-person collaboration where applicable.
We are committed to flexibility and connection, while supporting in-person teamwork where it benefits our purpose of transforming healthcare.
Equal Opportunity and notice
Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We strive to build an inclusive and equitable environment and encourage qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Accommodations available during the interview process on request.
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