Associate Medical Writer

This is a great opportunity to enter the world of medical communications! A Life Sciences degree and a passion for healthcare is a good starting point, no previous writing experience is necessary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Ensuring that quality control is paramount within all materials produced across the business
Developing written materials (for subsequent review by Lead / Senior Medical Writer) in line with client requirements (internal/external), timelines, Open Health Medical Communications editorial policy, ABPI Code of Practice and key product messages
May include editing as well as writing
Ensuring all written material is:
Appropriately pitched
On brief when delivered
Delivered on time
Fully referenced and, where applicable, abides by the ABPI Code of Practice
Attending conferences / advisory board meetings with the Lead / Senior Medical Writer and developing the first draft of the report for review
Coordinating effectively and efficiently with appropriate members of the Open Health Medical Communications team
Ensuring line manager and accounts team, where appropriate, are continually updated on project progress
Developing an understanding of the various client brand and disease areas
Undertaking or directing research into therapy areas, as needed
Liaising with authors/advisors (including attending face-to-face meetings), with the support of a Lead / Senior Medical Writer

Experience, Skills, And Qualifications

Degree Educated within a scientific discipline (or equivalent)
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interpret and fulfil client briefs in a creative and technically accurate manner
Sound understanding of science and medicine, the healthcare environment and the Medical Education industry
Some knowledge of the publishing industry
Able to seek out, critically appraise and appropriately cite published information
Attention to detail
Willingness/ability to learn and apply new skills and new scientific/therapeutic/regulatory information
Adaptability/flexibility
Good project management skills
Able to multitask and prioritise; excellent time management skills

Travel Requirements

Travel to our London office, attending conferences / advisory board meetings as required