Editorial Team Lead Permanent

Our client is an international healthcare consultancy that specializes in rare diseases and uncommon cancers. Continued growth leads them to seek an Editorial Team Lead to oversee their talented writing team from their any of their six UK office locations.

They create and develop compelling communications, as well as providing commercialization expertise and industry-leading insights to companies seeking to improve the treatment options for patients with significant unmet medical needs.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a special interest in rare diseases to work in a role that also offers a variety of work across project types, including publications, meetings, medical education and more.

In addition to a great working environment and a competitive salary, they offer a comprehensive benefits package that include 25 days holidays, bonus, pension scheme, income protection insurance and more.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the delivery of high-quality content across the agency, to timelines and budgets
• Build positive relationships with clients and clinical experts
• Offer scientific input and insight to clients and internal account teams
• Review the teams work to ensure high quality editorial standards are maintained and that the client’s aims are met
• Provide training and mentorship to medical writers within the team
• Contribute to company strategy and business development activities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Life Science degree, preferably a PhD
• Significant medical writing experience gained within a medical communications agency
• Direct experience of working in the field of rare diseases and innovative therapies preferred
• Exceptional eye for detail and vast review experience
• Line management/mentoring experience
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work across a global team

This is a great chance to join a rapidly developing international business and deliver captivating content on behalf of pharmaceutical companies, rare disease specialists and patient advocacy organizations.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced medical writer to take on an editorial team leadership role while working for a leading agency in a fun, supportive and creative environment.

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.

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