Associate Medical Writer Permanent

Our client is a thriving medical communications agency based in Oxfordshire who are seeking an Associate Medical Writer to join their editorial team.

This is a unique opportunity to join at entry level and to professionally develop your scientific writing skills and therapeutic knowledge. You will create and develop a range of materials to a high scientific quality and accuracy, working as part of a dynamic team.

In addition to an excellent salary, our client offers flexible benefits, including 25 days holiday and a bonus, as well as a tailored learning and training schedule.

We can only progress applications from candidates with previous medical writing experience gained within a medical communications agency who are resident and eligible for work in the UK.

Responsibilities:

• Develop outlines and drafts of materials (e.g. publications, slide decks, reports, training materials) according to the project brief, ensuring that all review comments are adequately incorporated and projects are delivered to deadline
• Develop understanding of relevant client therapy areas
• Learn the process of internal review, QC, styling and copy-editing, and apply to project work
• As part of a broader team, support virtual / onsite client activities (e.g. symposia, advisory boards, congresses, client–agency meetings)
• Learn and demonstrate knowledge of key industry guidelines (e.g. Good Publication Practice 3, ABPI, PhRMA, CONSORT, client-specific)
• Attend internal brainstorms

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A life science degree and PhD are essential for being considered for this role
• Previous academic or pharmaceutical writing experience is desirable
• Excellent written and communications skills
• Meticulous nature
• Able to work effectively in a team
• Time management and organisational skills
• Ability to assess and solve problems

This is the perfect opportunity to start your career as a medical writer – call us today!

For more information or to submit an application for this role, please contact Sabine Willms on 01932 797963 or sabine.willms@id-ss.com.

ID Search & Selection has been successfully placing candidates in healthcare communications jobs for over 15 years. Along the way we’ve built many long term relationships with candidates and clients. We’re now trusted recruitment partners to many leading companies, big, small, network and independent.

Our consultants are knowledgeable and professional and will be happy to offer information and advice. We are with you every step of the way, providing a supportive and communicative service that we will tailor to your unique needs.

If you feel that this is not quite the role for you, but are looking for something similar, please feel free to reach out as we would be happy to have a chat.