Medical Writer

Healthcare Consultancy Group (HCG) is the global healthcare communications partner for pharma and biotech, accelerating the impact of medical science.
HCG boldly defines the healthcare communications landscape at the convergence of people, purpose, science and technology, driving the impact that pharma needs to realize the promise of innovative medicines.
We’ve created a unique model of four powerhouses- Commercial & Marketing, Medical Affairs, Publications, Regulatory – that enables hyperconnected, audience-centric engagement that delivers health impacts for our clients.
Science requires it. Pharma inspires it.
We accelerate the impact of science.
Scientific discovery moves humanity forward, creating better ways to connect, to care, to live. The innovations our clients create not only improve lives but save them. With the unrivaled ability to define what’s next, we keep clients ahead of the evolving industry landscape. Equal experts in the science and the humans behind it, we interrogate our client’s challenge to identify real opportunity. Together, we accelerate the impact of science.
Principal Medical Writers are responsible for the production of high-quality medical content, always meeting the client’s communication objectives and ensuring work is delivered both on time and to budget. In addition to this, the Principal Medical Writer confidently incorporates strategic direction on assigned accounts and is the acknowledged go-to contact for in-depth knowledge of select therapy areas.
The Principal Medical Writer is responsible for ensuring each piece of work is written to a consistently high standard, and that internal processes are being adhered to. Principal Medical Writers generously share their time and knowledge throughout the team, giving constructive feedback to help develop medical writing skills.
Provide regular feedback to senior teams across accounts and projects
Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly to different audiences through a variety of media (print and digital)
Identify and communicate important updates and any medical/regulatory milestones to the team
Project Delivery
Able to write across multiple projects and accounts simultaneously, whilst monitoring team output
Consistently deliver client-ready deliverables across a wide range of projects
Work closely with the wider team to lead and drive projects, providing expert content development support
Provide additional insight into writing styles, content inclusion, data interpretation and subsequent actions based on previous experience
Support the senior team by taking the lead on multi-writer projects, assisting with scientific and communications reviewing
Provide feedback on scientific components of budget development
Share in-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical industry standards and compliance to support the wider team
Independently produce consistently high-level content
Provide scientific leadership on assigned accounts, including implementing detailed strategic direction
Demonstrate a high degree of scientific and commercial knowledge and insights across all activities
Maintain an excellent and in-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical industry standards and compliance, acting as role model for others to learn from
Collaboration and building relationships
Establish and maintain excellent scientific relationships/communications with clients
Establish and maintain excellent scientific relationships/communications with third-party suppliers, key opinion leaders and medical experts to help develop high-quality content
Developing Talent
Oversee the work of and provide clear direction to junior scientific service colleagues, delegating responsibilities and tasks where appropriate to provide experience, growth and knowledge transfer
Own responsibility for your personal development, regularly looking for other ways to learn and grow professionally by maximising exposure to new opportunities, making the most of training and requesting training as required
Own responsibility for your personal development, regularly looking for other ways to learn and grow professionally by maximising exposure to new opportunities, making the most of training and requesting training as required.
Educated to degree level in a relevant science subject or 5+ years’ experience as a Medical Writer in a medical communications agency or similar environment
Extensive experience with medical writing
Proficient in using Microsoft Office programmes (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
Have an excellent command of the English language in both written and verbal communications
Previous experience in a medical communications agency or industry would be advantageous
A keen interest in working and developing scientific expertise across a range of therapy areas
Ability to travel
All applicants will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any category or class of person protected by law.
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