This is a great opportunity to work for a leading Medical Communications Agency as they look for good candidates to join their Medical Writing team based in their Cheshire office. Some days working from home would be considered and for the right level of candidate full time home working may be an option.

Key objectives:

To consistently produce high quality medical education and communications materials for the pharmaceutical industry and other educational bodies that consistently meet the project specification, budget and delivery schedule.
To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of healthcare compliance guidelines, laws and standard operating procedures and ensure adherence at all times.

Main duties:

• Carefully take, correctly interpret and implement a project specification/brief.
• Research, write, edit and proof copy to the highest standard (scientific and grammatical) for a full range of medical education and communications materials including scientific abstracts papers, posters, oral presentations, print items, and multimedia.
• Professional liaison with pharmaceutical industry key contacts, healthcare professionals and other external service providers.
• Accurate/precise interpretation and incorporation of amendments.
• Manage/co-ordinate materials through design/production to print-ready stage, according to standard operating procedures.
• Check printer's proofs (text, layout, colour, specification) and sign-off for print/production.
• Provide direction for the development of creative designs.
• Develop and implement project schedules.
• Support the delivery of scientific meetings including pre-meeting and on-site activities, preparation of content, liaison with pharmaceutical industry staff, faculty, speakers and audiovisual providers.
• Skills and knowledge required:
• Educated to degree level or above in a biomedical discipline.
• Good understanding of healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience of delivering medical writing projects to specification and service delivery timelines in an agency or comparable environment.
• Excellent scientific writing style and ability to adapt to target audience.
• Attention to detail - style/consistency, grammar, syntax, scientific accuracy, layout and design.
• Excellent project/time management and organisational skills.
• Demonstrate creativity in the production of engaging medical education and communication materials.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
• IT skills (including Microsoft Office, database and internet searching).
• Understanding and adherence to healthcare compliance laws and guidelines.
• Understanding of print/production procedures.
• Budget and timeline adherence.
• Understanding of drug development process and regulatory guidelines.

Key result areas:

• Consistent delivery of engaging medical education and communication projects that fulfil the project service requirements and deadlines.
• Effective, professional and ethical interaction with pharmaceutical industry key contacts, healthcare professionals and external service providers.
• Adherence to healthcare compliance laws, guidelines and standard operating procedures

Key contacts:

• Team Leader, Senior Medical Writers and Editorial Assistants
• Medical Information Department
• Account Directors/Account Managers/ Account Executives
• Creative/Production and Medex-Media Departments
• Pharmaceutical industry key contacts, healthcare professionals, external service providers (e.g. audiovisual, print services)

Package: An excellent salary and benefits package is offered including, bonus, healthcare, pension, life assurance and 25 days holiday.

Our service is built on the principles of integrity, discretion and honest discussion. If you would like to discuss your career future, call 01932 797996 and speak with one of our highly experienced consultants.