ID-SS Candidates Job - Senior Medical Writer

Key pupose:

To write and manage the delivery of the scientific content of medical communications within an account that satisfy client needs in terms of quality, commercial focus, timing and cost.

Accountabilities:

To manage delivery of scientific content for a range of medical communications within an account that meet client needs, internal quality standards and timelines:

Act as Lead Writer for an account and provide the main point of contact on matters of scientific content for the client

Attend briefing, commencement and status meetings

Incorporate key messages according to brief or outline

Write and edit outlines and drafts, and take in relevant amendments

Advise Editorial Leader about resource requirements

Prepare editorial quotes

Recommend authors, publications and target journals

Manage scientific content of symposia and other meetings.

To review scientific content for range of medical communications within an account according to client needs, internal quality standards and agreed specifications, budgets and timeframes:

Monitor quality, style and accuracy, providing timely, consistent and constructive feedback

Check that key messages are clearly integrated

To apply knowledge of the pharmacology and strategic marketing of pharmaceuticals in the development of the account plan, strategic publication plan and communication programme for an account. In conjunction with the Editorial Leader, to help develop writers within an account team to achieve their full potential.

Knowledge and Qualifications:

Life science degree (preferably pharmacy, pharmacology or medicine); higher degree desirable, but not essential. Sound knowledge of communications in an agency, industry or healthcare setting. Management or supervisory experience desirable but not essential.

Package:

An excellent package is offered.