Experienced medical writer

AMICULUM Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious medical writer to join their dynamic team. This exciting role focuses on creating engaging scientific content for a key rare disease account, allowing you to leverage your expertise in healthcare communications. With opportunities for remote and hybrid working, you'll collaborate with talented professionals while building strong relationships with clients and medical experts. The company values creativity and inclusivity, offering continual learning opportunities and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about transforming complex scientific information into clear, impactful content, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Remote and hybrid working options

Continual learning and professional development

Two annual bonus schemes

25 days’ annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Life and income protection insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in medical writing within a healthcare communications agency.
• Strong academic background in life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality content for a significant rare diseases account.
• Provide scientific expertise on medical communications projects.

Skills

Medical Writing

Communication Skills

Life Sciences Knowledge

Omnichannel Approaches

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Life Sciences

Job description

We’re on the lookout for an ambitious medical writer to join our growing team and support on a key rare disease account.

The role

Our core expertise is developing accurate and engaging scientific content and delivering that through a variety of communication channels for maximum reach and impact. Our team has developed an excellent reputation with our global clients for the quality of work that we deliver.

As a result of exciting account growth, we have a new vacancy for an experienced medical writer to join our UK/Ireland-based team. This represents a unique opportunity for an individual with a passion for either marketing or rare disease related healthcare communications.

The role can be based from any of our UK offices, with home-working flexibility available.

Key responsibilities

1. Delivery of high-quality content on a marketing workstream within a highly significant rare diseases account for AMICULUM (which also encompasses medical affairs and publications support)
2. With the support of the editorial lead, providing clients with a high level of scientific and strategic expertise on medical communications projects, including standalone events, symposia, slide sets, infographics and digital resources
3. Establishing and building positive long-term relationships with client teams and medical experts
4. Building collaborative partnerships across internal teams

What you’ll need

1. Previous experience in medical writing within a healthcare communications agency
2. A strong academic background in the life sciences
3. Experience supporting on marketing projects, or medical affairs
4. A good understanding of omnichannel approaches
5. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a passion for transforming complex scientific information into clear, accurate and engaging content
6. The ability to work well in a team, collaborating with colleagues both locally and internationally

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 offer ideas that further the success of our business.

In return, we offer:

1. Remote and hybrid working options as standard
2. Continual learning and professional development opportunities
3. Two annual bonus schemes
4. 25 days’ annual leave (plus public holidays)
5. Generous pension scheme
6. Life and income protection insurance

What's next?

To apply to 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 covering 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: CPT302