Medical Writer

6 months ago

London, United Kingdom Omnicom Health Group Full time

Overview:
**DDB Remedy**

**Medical Writer**

**Reports To
**Senior Medical Writer / Associate Creative Director

**Position Summary
**The Medical Writer’s main function is to produce outstanding, medically accurate, technical campaign materials, which reflects the client’s brand strategy and answers the brief.

**Key Capabilities**

Delivers copy to a high standard of medical accuracy- Always delivers ‘great stuff’- Always approachableAbility to manage pressure and deadlines
- Develops strong relationshipsKeeps up-to-date on brand related scientific areas

**Summary
- Produce ‘great stuff’
- Demonstrates teamwork at all times
- Understands our work, our Network and our Clients

**Responsibilities***

**Produce ‘great stuff’**
- Write scientifically accurate, grammatically correct copy to a deadline
- Manage numerous projects in a timely manner
- Display good understanding of client’s goals, disease area, brands (including brand strategy), processes and the pharmaceutical industry (codes of practice, regulation)
- Understand the audience and requirements of each project and adapt the writing style, tone, and “voice” of the work as required
- Able to explain scientific concepts to colleagues
- Able to create a brand story beyond the clinical data
- Interested to keep learning and developing therapy area knowledge
- Upload copy via Zinc
- Create Reference Packs for Clients accurately and promptly

**Demonstrates teamwork at all times**
- Work effectively with the brand team including Art Directors, Designers, Copywriters, Account Handling and clients
- Always follows the Agency Standard Operating Procedure
- Present early concept development to senior team member
- Mentor / Buddy junior writers and new team members
- Ensure a full understanding of what is required before starting work, asking questions and challenging team members where necessary

**Understands our work, our Network and our Clients**
- Understands the client (and the facts and context surrounding them), the product facts, the legal liability (what we can/can’t say in communication); and the competitive landscape
- Has thorough knowledge and understanding of agency processes and the time required to complete each stage
- Presents work professionally to clients
- Support the wider team on prospecting pitches
- Acts as an advocate and supporter of DDB Remedy in all interactions with the client or external suppliers

**Position Requirements
**Creativity**
- Demonstrates passion for creativity and ideas
- Creatively thinks about the client’s business and demonstrates initiate to identify new business opportunities
- Demonstrates ability to work with an Art Director/Designer effectively
- Seeks ways and offers solutions to improve agency processes and ways of working

**Productivity**
- Is able to think through client’s business problems and identify or create solutions
- Remains calm under pressure, does not pass stress on to co-workers
- Is solution-orientated and focused on successful results; sees challenges as opportunities
- Has strong time management skills and knows how to prioritise tasks efficiently
- Always follows the Agency Standard Operating Procedure
- Has a high degree of accuracy and reliability with everything they do

**Relationships/Communication**
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with clients and agency counterparts; has earned their trust and respect
- Regularly engages with the agency team, management, and client partners to ensure ongoing communication of client needs and concerns
- Contributes to creating an inclusive and inspiring environment
- Presents work professionally to clients
- Acts as an ambassador for DDB and its culture in and outside the Agency

**Knowledge and Skills**
- Has a solid understanding of their clients business, brands and category
- Has an understanding of processes and tools that make the team more effective
- Shows an understanding of all communication materials and purpose
- Motivated to always continue learning and sharing knowledge
- Excellent writing, proof reading and QC skills

**Qualifications and**

**Skills**

**Desirable**:

- Science Graduate or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent understanding of relevant UK and International code - eg ABPI

**Essential**:

- Excellent writing skills
- Produce grammatically correct work
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent proof-reading skills
- Confident presenter
- Can handle and act upon constructive feedback
- Can work to deadline

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