Medical Writer/s

An expanding boutique Medical Communications Agency is looking to recruit Medical Writers to include a Senior Medical Writer. The purpose of the role is to write a broad range of communications material for Global Pharmaceutical companies to include training and promotional materials, presentations and posters. You will need to facilitate the completion of these projects from first draft through to final deliverable.

What is required is a strong ability to structure, write, edit and proofread to ensure accuracy and ensure appropriate referencing of materials. Your tasks may include the provision of scientific support at congresses/meetings (e.g. slide previews) and other external meetings as well as undertake associated travel as and when required. You will be responsible for developing a solid understanding of client products and therapy areas, showing ability to assimilate scientific and commercial information, and understand commercial strategy. With guidance from your line manager, you will demonstrate ownership of projects and manage your workload effectively and complete projects on time and within budget. You will also need to take some responsibility for quality checking and mentoring junior medical writers in the team.

You must have a BSc, MSc, PhD or equivalent qualification with a demonstrated interest in medical writing and show an aptitude for writing and have a sound scientific understanding. You must have proven experience of written communications (e.g. PhD thesis, research papers or have previous experience in pharmaceutical/clinical research). A minimum of 2 years’ experience ideally from a medical communications background is preferred.

The company is offering a good remuneration package including a profit related bonus and 5 weeks holiday.