Editorial team lead - medical affairs

AMICULUM; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a seasoned medical writer to lead rare disease accounts, blending scientific expertise with strategic vision. This role offers the chance to work on impactful medical communications projects while fostering collaboration and client engagement. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work from anywhere in the UK or Ireland, along with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing the rare disease landscape and making a difference in healthcare communications.

Benefits

Remote working options

Continual learning opportunities

Two annual bonus schemes

25 days' annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Life and income protection insurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in healthcare communications focusing on medical affairs.
• Strong ability to lead teams and provide strategic direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific initiatives for rare disease accounts and support clients.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and internal teams.

Skills

Client services experience

Life sciences background

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Mentoring junior colleagues

Experience in rare diseases

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a seasoned medical writer to take the lead on several rare disease medical affairs accounts. If you're confident in your ability to provide scientific and creative expertise on a range of medical communication projects, as well as to establish a dynamic partnership with your clients, this role could be a good fit for you.

The role

This role is perfect for someone who blends scientific expertise with strategic vision, thrives on client engagement, and values collaboration. You'll contribute to a variety of projects, playing a key role in advancing the rare disease landscape. At our company, you'll also enjoy a unique opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic, title-free environment that fosters innovation and professional development.

You'll have the flexibility to work from any of our UK offices or completely remotely from anywhere in the UK or Ireland.

Key responsibilities

• Scientific leadership of several rare disease accounts in AMICULUM for which we provide support to medical affairs clients.
• Working closely with the account lead to strengthen and grow our business with these clients.
• Providing clients with a high level of scientific, strategic, and creative expertise on medical communications projects, including standalone events, symposia, slide sets, publications, infographics, and digital resources.
• International travel to provide on-site support for client events (majority held in Europe).
• Establishing and building positive long-term relationships with client teams and medical experts.
• Building collaborative partnerships across all internal teams.
• Mentoring and training editorial team members.
• Supporting business development activities through relationship building and the organic growth of accounts.

What you'll need

• Extensive client services experience in a healthcare communications agency, focusing on medical affairs.
• Strong life sciences background with the ability to lead account teams and provide strategic direction.
• Confident verbal communication and a strategic mindset to support clients and drive business growth.
• Experience reviewing the work of junior team members and contributing to client brand-planning discussions.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Proven ability to build client relationships while mentoring junior colleagues.
• Willingness to travel.
• Experience in rare diseases and omnichannel is a plus.

Why AMICULUM?

We're proud to be a flexible and inclusive employer that provides a supportive working environment. We value creativity and encourage colleagues to put forward ideas that further the success of our business.

In return, we offer:

• Remote and hybrid working options as standard.
• Continual learning and professional development opportunities.
• Two annual bonus schemes.
• 25 days' annual leave (plus public holidays).
• Generous pension scheme.
• Life and income protection insurance.

What's next?

To apply for this role, you must be based in the UK or Ireland and have the right to work in one of those locations. We ask that all applicants supply a CV and cover letter in support of their application, detailing their experience and interest in working at AMICULUM.

AMICULUM is an independent agency that delivers communications and consultancy services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and health technology companies across the world. For more information about the AMICULUM story, please visit our website or contact a member of our careers team.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment and selection process to accommodate all applicants. If you require any adjustments or have specific needs, please contact Becka or Steven from our Careers team, who will be more than happy to help.

Job code: CPT305

Career opportunities Medical writing Role Medical affairs and marketing Locations UK (Remote), Ireland (Remote) Remote status Fully Remote