AXON - Senior Medical Writer - Medical Practice

AXON; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Medical Writer to join their London team. This role involves producing high-quality medical content, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior writers. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful healthcare communications while enjoying a culture of continuous learning and professional development. With a competitive benefits package and a commitment to diversity, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

5% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Critical Illness cover

Income Protection cover

Travel insurance

Annual wellness benefit

25 days' holiday

Life assurance at 4x salary

Paid sabbaticals after 5 years

Qualifications

• Expertise in creating diverse medical documents and reviewing junior work.
• Strong client management skills and ability to lead meetings.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality medical content aligned with client briefs.
• Manage multiple projects while ensuring quality and timelines.
• Mentor junior writers and oversee their development.

Skills

Medical Writing

Client Relationship Management

Project Management

Mentoring and Coaching

Scientific Data Interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

Advanced Degree (e.g., MSc, PhD)

Job description

Senior Medical Writer

TEAM - Medical

LOCATION - UK

London, (hybrid)

12 months FTC to cover Maternity Leave

Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Medical Writer (SMW) to join our London team. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating consistently high-quality medical content across multiple accounts without compromising on quality. As an expert within their assigned therapeutic area, the Senior Medical Writer will possess detailed knowledge of scientific data and its alignment with the client's brand strategy. Additionally, they will review the work of junior team members and enhance their understanding of scientific data on their assigned accounts.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Key Responsibilities

Accountability

• Independently produce work aligned with the client brief that meets or exceeds client expectations.
• Lead client review meetings, presenting work confidently and accepting critique.
• Develop content with minimal review, showcasing an understanding of complex scientific data and communicating it effectively.

Client Services

• Serve as the primary contact for clients on editorial/scientific aspects of their accounts.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with client partners, external suppliers, key opinion leaders, and medical experts.
• Stay informed on industry innovations and advise clients accordingly.

Project Management

• Possess detailed knowledge of project delivery pathways and advise on budget scoping and timeline development.
• Manage multiple projects and accounts simultaneously, ensuring quality control and adherence to timelines.
• Demonstrate project management and resource planning skills, guiding junior team members in prioritising tasks.

People Management

• Oversee the work of junior colleagues, providing clear direction and delegating tasks to foster growth and knowledge transfer.
• Review copy and provide constructive feedback to junior team members.
• Guide junior team members in their strategic development and help them interpret and apply external feedback.

At AXON, we actively encourage the team to be involved in activities outside of their day-to-day work. Whether that is being involved in our social, Diversity & Inclusion, or CSR electives, attending networking events, or running training sessions on topics in which they have a personal interest. We have a keen focus on training and development and, as a rough guide, suggest employees aim to complete 37.5 hours of learning a year through online learning, classroom training, or attending external events; that's 1 week a year dedicated to your development.

Candidate must have:

• The creation of a wide range of documents
• Review of junior team member's work for style, strategy, content accuracy and data checking
• Line management of junior writers
• Successfully managing client relationships
• Providing effective counsel to clients
• Identifying and capitalizing on business opportunities
• Leading formal client meetings
• Mentoring, coaching and monitoring the long-term career development of staff

Benefits

As well as the basic salary, great social events, and a culture of continual learning, our competitive benefits package includes but is not limited to:

• 5% employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance (for you and your family)
• Critical Illness cover
• Income Protection cover
• Travel insurance (for you and your family)
• An annual "wellness" benefit following a 3 month service
• Hybrid working options
• 25 days' holiday (with the ability for it to rise to a maximum of 30 days alongside length of service) - in addition to bank holidays
• Life assurance service insurance at 4x your salary
• Paid sabbaticals after 5 years' service

AXON

AXON is a global healthcare communications agency that ignites change in healthcare. Through the power of life-changing communications, we contribute to medical advances that improve lives. At the core of every scientific innovation and advancement, there is a simple and compelling story to be told. We know how to tell that story, how to use the right tools to reach the right audiences at the right time, to provoke meaningful change.

We specialize in advising clients on medical affairs, clinical studies, real-world evidence, marketing, advocacy, and communications, all underpinned by insights and creative strategy. AXON has an international reach, with offices in Copenhagen, London, New York, and Toronto, and a worldwide affiliate network. Established in 2002, we have a deep heritage and expertise in healthcare strategy and communication, and we continue to learn and grow in the fast-changing healthcare sphere. AXON is proudly an AVENIR GLOBAL company.

Equal Opportunities

AXON is a diverse organization, committed to a policy of equal opportunities. At all times, we aim to recruit, develop, and promote the very best people, basing judgment solely on suitability for the job.

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