Senior Medical Writer

Senior Medical Writer – Medical Communications

Position: Senior Medical Writer

Location: London (hybrid - 3 days in office)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £55k (dependent on experience)

Start: ASAP

Senior 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 projects across the full spectrum of medical communications activities, including congress activities, training materials, websites, and digital apps.

With a vibrant and sociable team environment, 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:

• Have an extensive scientific understanding and knowledge of the key therapy areas in which you support, including landscape, product, competitors, and the suitable messaging to use in the disease area
• Serve as the medical writing representative on assigned project teams, providing proactive support to project leadership for planning efficient work plans and timelines for medical writing deliverables
• Be able to translate the science with integrity, empathy, and impact
• Play a role in contributing to the development of product strategy, scientific messaging and statements
• Responsible for content developed by themselves and other writers on the team
• Ensure communication and educational messages are relevant, actionable and demonstrate a positive impact on patient outcomes
• Lead assigned projects/groups of projects to ensure delivery to deadline and budget
• Ensure document content and style adheres to appropriate regulatory guidelines and complies with house or client SOPs and style guidelines
• Coaches others in developing content for a diverse range of medical communications projects
• Recognises the importance of motivation and guidance, empowering colleagues to deliver and encouraging individual ownership
• Assist the client services team by proactively discussing any changes in project specification/deadline that impact project budgets and financial forecasts

Requirements:

• Degree (science, preferably life science); PhD or MSc (desirable)
• Scientific knowledge and understanding
• Proficiency in delivering high-quality written work
• Presentation skills
• High level of drive, motivation, and initiative
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Awareness of industry guidelines and best practice and their application
• Experience working in a medical communications agency

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Senior Medical Writer – Medical Communications