Senior Medical Writer Permanent

Our client is a thriving, full-service medical communications agency. Due to sustained growth they are seeking a Senior Medical Writer to join their team to be based at any of their 6 UK locations, or to work from home.

In this role, you will spend the majority of your time working with the US team and with US clients and lead the development and execution of strategic content plans for key accounts and projects. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of deliverables across different project types and on some UK-based projects.

As this the role will adhere to US working hours, it offers work flexibility and potential international travel.

The successful applicant will be rewarded with a competitive salary and excellent benefits that include a bonus, pension, profit share, life and long-term disability insurances, and 25 days’ holiday.

Responsibilities:

• Create high-quality and compelling scientific content for a range of communications
• Provide scientific input and insight to clients and internal account teams
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistency and quality of content by supporting project briefings, technical reviews, training and mentoring
• Adapting writing styles for different target audiences, including client teams and external HCPs and patients

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A life science degree, ideally MSc or PhD
• Previous experience as a medical writer in a healthcare communications environment essential
• Excellent command of the English language and outstanding writing and communication skills
• An analytical approach combined with scientific understanding
• Great attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and work to a deadline
• The ability to collaborate and work as part of a team
• A passion for healthcare related topics

This is a great opportunity to join a company who will build a role around your strengths and interests and who will provide you with the tools to develop your skills and your career.

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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