Senior/Principal Medical Writer

Skills
Brand StrategyClient RelationsLife SciencesMarketingMedical TerminologyMedical WritingPharmaceuticals
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in a relevant science essential
  • Postgraduate qualification or PhD desirable
  • Proven medical writing experience in a medical communications agency or similar environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

  • Independent
  • Curious
  • Collaborative
  • Proactive
  • Strategic
  • Detail-oriented

Day to day

  • Develop in-depth scientific knowledge across allocated client accounts and use it to shape brand communications
  • Lead scientific discussions with medics and external experts while proactively contributing valued ideas
  • Develop a wide range of content and oversee brief review and support other writers on assigned accounts
  • Contribute to scientific strategy and ensure messaging aligns with brand objectives
  • Collaborate closely with account managers creatives editors and medical strategists to deliver seamless projects
  • Share expertise advise internal stakeholders and identify business growth opportunities through pitches and proposals