Associate Medical Writer

QQFS (Qualitative & Quantitative Fieldwork Services); Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare communication firm seeks creative and enthusiastic writers to join their Medical Writing team. This role involves developing, writing, and proofreading a variety of content, while collaborating with design and management teams. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in life sciences or equivalent experience, along with strong communication skills and attention to detail. The position offers flexible remote work and various employee benefits, including a bonus scheme, annual leave, and health coverage.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Participation in a company bonus scheme

Group Life Cover 4x salary

Pension 4%/4% employee/employer contributions

Vitality medical after probation

Staff discount scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and interpret new data with ease.
• Keen interest in healthcare communications.
• Willingness to show initiative to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Developing, writing, and proofreading content.
• Supporting larger content creation projects.
• Attending client meetings to plan campaigns.

Skills

Ability to write clear and concise copy

Attention to detail

Strong professional relationship development

Excellent time management skills

Education

PhD in life sciences or equivalent experience

Job description

Company Description

PLEASE NOTE: Though this position will be remote flexible, the candidate needs to reside in the United Kingdom

About the Business Division

This role sits within Doctors.net.uk, a subsidiary of M3 Inc. Doctors.net.uk is the UK's largest professional network of doctors; a closed community used by over 50,000 doctors daily and with a total membership of over 245,000. Products range from a trusted email communications platform to robust news and educational web pages along with our world-class sponsored pharmaceutical content and doctors’ own user-generated content. Our mission is to continually improve these offerings as well as identifying new ways to support our community of doctors throughout their careers.

Job Description

We are looking for creative, resourceful and enthusiastic writers to join our team. The Medical Writing team at M3 is responsible for producing a wide variety of content, primarily for Doctors.net.uk, the UK’s largest professional network of doctors, but additionally for a range of other media. Content produced includes promotional material, conference highlights, videos, case studies, educational, detail aids and more, for a range of clients spanning the pharmaceutical and medical devices industries, charities and wider healthcare sector.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing, writing and proofreading content
• Supporting larger content creation projects with editing and referencing tasks
• Attending occasional client meetings to plan, scope and discuss campaigns
• Working closely with the Design, Programme Management and Client Partnership teams
• Potential for travel to attend international and national medical conferences

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate

• A degree, preferably a PhD, in life sciences, or equivalent experience in the medical, pharmaceutical or MedComms industries
• Ability to write clear, concise and scientifically accurate copy, with excellent attention to detail
• Fast learner; able to understand and interpret new data with ease
• A keen interest in working in healthcare communications
• Happy to work across a wide range of therapy areas and accounts
• Ability to build strong working relationships

Behaviour

• Able to develop and maintain strong professional relationships
• A clear concise communicator at all levels who develops trust easily, both internally and externally to the organisation
• Excellent time management skills
• Willingness to get involved and show initiative to improve and make internal processes more efficient

Communication

• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely throughout the organisation

Additional Information

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Participation in a company bonus scheme linked to personal and company performance
• Group Life Cover 4x salary
• Pension 4%/4% employee/employer contributions
• Vitality medical after probation
• Staff discount scheme
• Discounted gym membership

About M3 EU

M3 EU is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, offering digital solutions across healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and more. Since our inception in 2000, we’ve seen remarkable growth, fuelled by our mission to utilize the internet for a healthier world and more efficient healthcare systems.

Our success is anchored in our trusted digital platforms that engage physician communities globally, facilitating impactful medical education, precise job placement, and insightful market research. M3 EU prides itself on a dynamic and innovative work environment where every team member contributes to global health advancements.

Joining M3 EU means being part of a dedicated team striving to make a significant difference in healthcare. We provide a unique opportunity for you to be at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation, shaping the future in a meaningful career. Embrace the chance to drive change with M3 EU.