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Senior Medical Writer

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Glasgow
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should have medical writing experience in a communications agency, a life sciences background, client-facing skills, project leadership ability, and be willing to travel in Europe and the US.
  • You will develop expertise in Haem-Onc, research and create technical materials, ensure accuracy, communicate with clients and KOLs, and attend scientific meetings.

Requirements

  • Previous experience working in a Medical Writing role, within a medical communications agency environment.
  • An academic background in the life sciences.
  • Happy to be client-facing/develop and maintain client relationships.
  • Comfortable leading their own projects.
  • Keen to travel Europe and US.

Responsibilities

  • As a Senior Medical Writer, reporting to a Scientific Director, you will develop scientific expertise in Haem-Onc, including lymphoma, multiple myeloma, lung cancer, GI cancer and other solid tumours, supporting delivery for a versatile team.
  • Core deliverable tasks include researching and developing technical materials, ensuring that all outputs follow written brief, are accurate in content and editorial style and can be referenced.
  • You will also communicate with clients and KOL on content development and attend scientific meetings.

FAQs

What type of experience is required for the Senior Medical Writer position?

Previous experience working in a Medical Writing role within a medical communications agency environment is required.

Is there a specific academic background needed for this role?

Yes, an academic background in the life sciences is required.

Will the Senior Medical Writer need to interact with clients?

Yes, the Senior Medical Writer will be client-facing and will need to develop and maintain client relationships.

Is travel expected for this role?

Yes, the candidate should be keen to travel to Europe and the US for scientific meetings and congresses.

What types of materials will the Senior Medical Writer be working on?

The work will include publications and medical affairs, specifically developing technical materials for medical education and symposia.

Who will the Senior Medical Writer report to?

The Senior Medical Writer will report to a Scientific Director.

What benefits does the company offer?

Benefits include hybrid or remote working options, private healthcare, and a pension.

Is previous experience in both publications and medical education essential?

No, experience in both areas is ideal but not essential; a desire to work in both is more important.

What is the company's stance on diversity and inclusion?

The company is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse employees are valued and can flourish.

Are there opportunities for employees to grow within the company?

Yes, the company encourages applicants to explore roles even if their experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, suggesting potential for growth within the organization.

Creating #MedComms that inform, educate and motivate by making the alchemy of science, data, and creativity matter.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
501-1000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

We are creators, pioneers and leaders in global medical communications. Our passion – or more accurately, obsession – is the combination of science, creativity and innovation. When perfectly aligned, this enables us to partner with world-leading healthcare companies to bring clarity to the complex and create compelling communications that matter. Together we bring scientific data to life with our diverse skills and talents to create meaningful ideas; perfectly balancing scientific expertise with bold, creative thinking and outstanding project management. We’ve been pioneering new ways of thinking and advancing scientific understanding for over 25 years. Our clients trust us to take on challenges, present new and innovative ideas and use our expertise to study the healthcare landscape to deliver impactful and life-changing results that benefit everyone. We make it matter. Ashfield MedComms is part of Inizio Medical. Inizio is a strategic partner for health and life sciences with a full suite of medical, marketing, advisory and engagement services.