Senior Medical Writer – UK based, London, Nottingham, Reading

Senior Medical Writer (UK office) – job description

As a Senior Medical Writer, your key responsibilities will include:

• Writing clear, grammatically correct, technical and creative medical/scientific text for a variety of audiences (e.g., healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical sales teams and patients)
• Ensuring the accuracy of all information, data and referencing for the publications/documents produced
• Ensuring projects remain within specification and liaising with clients to negotiate changes where necessary
• Being proactive in tracking projects and chasing comments from clients and authors as well as determining timelines
• Working on a variety of projects at the same time
• Learning and understanding new therapy areas quickly and comprehensively, inspiring confidence with the client
• Working closely with clients, physicians and investigators (often acting as the sole point of contact within the company)
• Contributing ideas for business proposals and new projects
• Helping and advising junior members of staff

Desired background and skills

We are looking for the very best life sciences graduates in order to maintain our reputation as a first-class medical communications agency delivering scientific programmes of the highest quality.

• A bachelor’s degree (2:1 or higher) in a life science (biological sciences, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, or a closely related subject) and a strong academic record; appropriate postgraduate qualifications will add to the strength of the application
• At least 3 years of experience as a Medical Writer in an agency environment
• Experience of managing and developing a team of Medical Writers, and proven leadership and influencing skills in a multidisciplinary environment
• A strong work ethic and a solution-focused ‘can do’ attitude combined with intellectual curiosity and creativity
• A passion for medical communications and education
• The ability to work effectively in teams in a fast‑paced, dynamic and creative environment

Applications

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to careers@porterhousemedical.com for the attention of Jan Coetzee (Talent Manager). We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies.

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