Senior Medical Writer – Home based Permanent

A global medcomms agency is seeking a home based Senior Medical Writer to join their team, to work on a publications and medical affairs oncology account.

The role involves creating medical education and communications projects materials in accordance with client specifications, budgets and timeline. This is a wonderful chance to work on new therapeutic drugs and take ownership of the content you create.

This role can be predominantly home based, but our client is seeking UK based candidates (as there will be some occasions when an office presence is required), with significant previous medical communications agency writing experience a prerequisite.

In addition to a great salary you can expect excellent benefits including pension, healthcare, 25 days holidays and more as well as lots of scope for onwards progression and professional development.

Responsibilities:

• Research, write, edit and proof copy to the highest standard (scientific and grammatical) for a full range of medical education and communications materials including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slide decks, training materials etc.
• Accurate and precise interpretation and incorporation of amendments
• Develop and implement project schedules
• Provide review and quality control checking of projects to ensure quality standards are consistently achieved
• Assist in the development of new business pitches and contribute to the ongoing development of existing accounts

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Educated to degree level or higher in a biomedical science
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Previous medical communications agency medical writing experience
• Excellent range of scientific writing and ability to adapt style and content for different target audiences
• Ability to review and QC projects to ensure materials meet the project brief, and are scientifically and technically accurate
• Attention to detail – style / consistency, grammar, syntax, scientific accuracy, proof-reading, layout and design.
• Ability to work independently, and manage prioritise workload

For more information or to apply for this role, please contact Naveed Ali on 01932 797998.

This role is open to those eligible to work in the UK, we are unable to proceed with applications for candidates without medical communications agency experience as this is a prerequisite.

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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