Senior Medical Writer - Home based

Our client is an international medical communications agency which is seeking a senior medical writer to join their team to work on a publications and medical affairs oncology account.

You will take ownership and responsibility for the content development and delivery of medical education and communications projects so that they are delivered in accordance with the project specification, budget and agreed schedule. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a new molecule which acts on solid tumours.

This role can be predominantly home based, but our client is seeking UK based candidates (as there will be some occasions when an office presence is require), with significant previous medical communications agency writing experience a prerequisite.

In addition to a great salary you can expect excellent benefits including pension, healthcare, 25 days holidays and more as well as lots of scope for onwards progression and professional development.

Responsibilities:

• Research, write, edit and proof copy to the highest standard (scientific and grammatical) for a full range of medical education and communications materials including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slide decks, training materials etc.
• Accurate and precise interpretation and incorporation of amendments
• Develop and implement project schedules
• Provide review and quality control checking of projects to ensure quality standards are consistently achieved
• Assist in the development of new business pitches and contribute to the ongoing development of existing accounts

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Educated to degree level or higher in a biomedical science
• Previous medical communications agency medical writing experience
• Excellent range of scientific writing and ability to adapt style and content for different target audiences
• Ability to review and QC projects to ensure materials meet the project brief, and are scientifically and technically accurate
• Attention to detail – style / consistency, grammar, syntax, scientific accuracy, proof-reading, layout and design.
• Ability to work independently, and manage prioritise work load

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