Principal Medical Writer

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Albion Rye Associates Full time
Principal Medical Writer – Promotional Healthcare Communications

Location: London - hybrid or remote UK

Compensation: Highly competitive compensation and benefits package

I am currently partnered with an independent agency, who create innovative communication strategies that effectively and engagingly present scientific concepts. By fostering global partnerships, they concentrate on the groundbreaking therapies that are shaping the future of healthcare and addressing intricate diseases. The Copy team values autonomy and takes pride in managing a diverse range of projects. The writers dedicate their efforts to transforming complex scientific information into captivating narratives and brand messages.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Gaining a comprehensive understanding of assigned accounts and leveraging this knowledge to enhance communication strategies for our clients' brands.
  • Leading scientific conversations with medical professionals and external specialists, offering proactive suggestions that are appreciated by the client.
  • Creating content for a diverse array of projects while taking on broader responsibilities for assigned accounts by supervising, briefing, and reviewing the work of fellow writers.
  • Playing a key role in shaping the scientific strategy and ensuring that messaging and content align with the overall brand vision.
  • Working closely with internal teams, including account managers, creative staff, editors, and medical strategists, to guarantee smooth project execution.
  • Sharing insights and expertise, along with providing specialized advice and support on brands and therapeutic areas to internal team members.
  • Keeping abreast of industry developments, guidelines, and best practices to enhance the quality of our medical writing.
  • Driving business growth by actively seeking out opportunities, participating in pitches, and contributing to written proposals.

Minimum Requirements:

  • An essential requirement is an undergraduate degree in a relevant scientific field, while a postgraduate qualification or PhD is considered desirable.
  • Candidates should have demonstrated experience in medical writing, preferably within a medical communications agency or a comparable setting.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are crucial, along with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Writing/Editing

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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