Expert Scientific Writer

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

Job summary

A leading multinational pharmaceutical organization is seeking an Expert Scientific Writer for a 6-month contract role based in the UK. This position requires a strong background in medical communications with proven experience in producing a range of scientific content. Candidates must possess a science degree and extensive writing expertise, delivering high-quality outputs aligning with rigorous timelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in medical communications.
• Expertise in therapeutic areas like Oncology, Neurology, Pharmacology.
• Range of deliverables including publications, abstracts, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete medical communications deliverables.
• Produce high-quality publications, manuscripts, and educational content.
• Collaborate with internal medical teams to meet project timelines.

Skills

Medical writing

Scientific communication

Exceptional communication

Ability to interpret clinical data

Fluent English

Education

Science degree

MSc, PhD, PharmD or MD (preferred)

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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