Experienced medical writer – medical affairs

AMICULUM; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced medical writer to join their dynamic team in the UK. This role offers the opportunity to create impactful medical communications, particularly in the rare diseases field. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in life sciences and a passion for medical affairs. With a focus on delivering high-quality content and fostering relationships with clients and medical experts, this position promises to be both rewarding and challenging. Embrace the flexibility of remote or hybrid working while contributing to meaningful projects that positively impact patient outcomes.

Benefits

Remote and hybrid working options

Continual learning and professional development

Two annual bonus schemes

25 days annual leave

Life and income protection insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in medical communications with a focus on medical affairs.
• Strong educational background in life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality content for medical affairs clients.
• Provide scientific and strategic expertise on projects.
• Review content for alignment with strategy and accuracy.

Skills

Medical Writing

Scientific Expertise

Creative Thinking

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Life Sciences

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Are you on the lookout for a medical writing opportunity within medical affairs? We have a role available for an experienced medical writer to work on a dynamic, fast-paced medical affairs account. If you’re confident in your ability to provide both scientific expertise and creative input across a diverse range of medical communications projects, this position could be an excellent fit for you.

The role

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

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 medical affairs or rare-disease-related healthcare communications. This meaningful work helps drive informed decision making in the medical community and positively impacts patients affected by rare diseases.

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

• Delivery of high-quality content for a medical affairs client in the rare diseases field
• With the support of the editorial lead, providing clients with a high level of scientific and strategic expertise on medical communications projects, including advisory boards and other events, slide sets, congress booth materials and digital resources
• Review of content developed by other team members to ensure alignment with strategy, a cohesive narrative and scientific accuracy
• Establishing and building positive long-term relationships with client teams and medical experts
• Building collaborative partnerships across internal teams

What you’ll need

• Previous experience working in the medical communications industry, with a focus on medical affairs, and a strong educational background in a life sciences subject
• A strategic mind with a desire to contribute to discussions with clients on brand plans and fresh approaches with the support of a team
• An excellent storyteller and creative thinker who enjoys finding new ways to communicate client data
• Experience reviewing work for more junior writers and the ability to keep calm under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to work on several projects in parallel
• A willingness to travel
• Experience in rare diseases and omnichannel desirable but not essential

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)
• 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: CPT306

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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