Expert Scientific Writer

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking an Expert Scientific Writer for a 6-month contract role in medical communications. This position requires a proven track record in scientific writing, with responsibilities including managing deliverables and producing high-quality content for internal teams. Candidates must hold UK or EU/EEA citizenship and have significant medical communications experience. A hybrid or remote working model is available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years experience in medical communications.
• Experience across various med comms content deliverables.
• Specific command of medical therapeutic areas for publications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete medical communications deliverables to high standards.
• Produce publications, manuscripts, and medical education materials.
• Work within internal medical communication teams.

Skills

Medical writing

Scientific writing

Fluent English

Exceptional communication skills

Ability to interpret clinical data

Education

Science degree

Masters or PhD

Job description

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Expert Scientific Writer – Medical / Pharma

Contract role – 6 months, extendable

Rate = €450-550 per day (Ireland based) or £400-500pd (UK based) DOE

Location: UK based or Ireland based candidates only. Hybrid or Remote working.

NO SPONSORSHIP provided, so You MUST hold UK citizenship OR EU/EEA citizenship or hold existing full rights to work in Ireland or UK.

Expert Scientific Writer required for internal med comms (Medical Communications) team of a Multinational Pharmaceutical Organisation. Your role will be to manage and complete assigned Medical Communications deliverables at high quality standards and in accordance with agreed timelines. Projects include publications, manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slide sets, satellite symposia content, congress or advisory board reports, publication planning & medical education materials for internal medical and/or clinical teams.

Experience required:

• Education Qualification - Science degree as a minimum & preferably Masters of PhD qualified (MSc, PhD, PharmD or MD)
• Extensive experience – Minimum of 5+ years experience in medical communications essential
• Range of Scientific writing content deliverables across med comms areas listed above
• Medical writer / Medical or Healthcare Scientific writing expertise
• Specific command of medical therapeutic areas (medical/scientific/therapeutic area content) for publications and materials
• Proven ability to Interpret and apply clinical data in medical communication deliverables
• Medical / Scientific knowledge & understanding of relevant content created
• Fluent English (both written and spoken)
• Exceptional communication, writing and listening skills

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