Expert Scientific Writer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; 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. This position involves managing high-quality medical communications projects such as publications and educational materials, requiring extensive experience in the field. Candidates must possess a scientific degree and at least 5 years of medical writing experience, with excellent communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years experience in medical communications.
• Extensive experience in scientific writing across various med comms areas.
• Ability to interpret and apply clinical data.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete assigned Medical Communications deliverables.
• Develop publications, manuscripts, abstracts, and educational materials.
• Ensure deliverables meet high-quality standards and timelines.

Skills

Communication

Medical writing

Scientific writing

Data interpretation

Medical knowledge

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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