Senior Medical Writer - Medical Communications
Dynamic Talent Consulting ·
Senior Medical Writer – Medical Affairs Position: Senior Medical Writer Location: UK (Remote / Hybrid - London) Contract Type: Permanent Start: ASAP Senior Medical Writer - This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and thriving independent medical communications agency!
As an experienced member of the client services team, you'll have the flexibility to shape your role around your strengths while playing a pivotal part in driving the continued success and growth of the division. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional writing skills, a deep understanding of clinical medicine, and extensive experience to the table.
In this role, you will work across a range of medical affairs accounts, taking pride in delivering outstanding work while being highly organised and forward-thinking to meet client expectations. With a vibrant and sociable team environment, intensive on-the-job coaching, and a program of targeted training supplemented by an excellent benefits package, my client values the differences 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 Coaches others in developing content for a diverse range of medical communications projects 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) 3+ years of medical writing experience in a medical communications agency Scientific knowledge and understanding Proficiency in delivering high-quality written work High level of drive, motivation, and initiative Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Awareness of industry guidelines and best practice and their application #medcomms #medicalcommunications #medicalwriter #medicaleducation #healthcareadvertising #healthcare #pharma Senior Medical Writer – Medical Affairs