Background:
Due to recent business wins with
Blue Chip pharmaceutical companies this boutique Medical Communications Agency
needs a permanent Medical Writer
You will prepare accurate
scientific content for a range of medical communications materials in order to
satisfy internal editorial and account standards and external client needs in
terms of quality, focus and timing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Medical
writing/Project work
·
Write and edit high quality,
scientifically accurate content for a range of medical communication materials
(e.g. scientific journals, educational materials, promotional materials, patient materials,
disease area materials, web site and digital outputs) ensuring that the content
is:
§
editorially accurate (spelling, grammar,
consistency, logic and flow)
§
scientifically accurate (data, facts
references)
§
clear and appropriate for the target
audience materials are delivered within deadlines and are fully referenced
§
outputs conform to the objectives and
specifications of the account/client needs and internal specifications/brief as
well as nternal quality standards
·
Ensure
that medical copy is produced in accordance with the client’s preferred style
and that it meets the communication objectives of the client and account
·
Provide excellent editorial project
management skills on projects
·
Maintain current knowledge of relevant industry
guidelines, recommendations and best practices and share with the team as
necessary
·
Keep
the appropriate team members appraised about the status of projects
2. Client
Service
·
Develop and maintain knowledge, awareness and
understanding of the client’s market, product profile, competitors and trends
·
Develop knowledge in new therapy areas rapidly
as required by client and account needs
·
Participate in client teleconferences and
meetings on a regular basis (with support from team members)
·
Develop costs for all aspects of projects,
liaising with team members or external providers as required
·
Provide input to costs for proposals and
pitches as required
QUALIFICATIONS
Educated to at least 1st degree level (in a life
or medical science or similar qualification)
Experience: Relevant
medical writing experience in a healthcare communications agency or the
pharmaceutical industry
Extensive GI
experience is preferred
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Some European and International travel may be required to
support client accounts
Interested? Email your CV now!