Lead Medical Writer

Nucleus Global; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical communications firm in the City of London is seeking a Lead Medical Writer for their Medical Affairs team. The role involves developing scientific expertise, communicating with clients, and leading a versatile team. Ideal candidates will have a background in life sciences and prior experience in medical writing, particularly in Neurology. This position offers hybrid or remote work options and a strong benefits package including private healthcare and pension.

Benefits

Hybrid or Remote working options

Private Healthcare

Pension

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Medical Writing role within a medical communications agency.
• Experience in Neurology is preferred.
• Reviewing or mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop scientific expertise in assigned therapeutic areas.
• Research and develop technical materials following briefs and editorial style.
• Communicate with clients and KOL on content development.

Skills

Medical Writing

Life Sciences Background

Client Communication

Mentoring

Education

Academic background in life sciences

Job description

About Nucleus Global

Nucleus Global is part of iNIZIO, a global healthcare consulting and communications group that supports some of the world's leading life sciences companies by providing a full suite of advisory, medical, marketing, communications, patient and partner engagement services.

Nucleus Global is a global leader in the medical communications space, with over 900 people based in locations across Europe, US, and APAC. We form part of the iNIZIO Medical group. Our unique position as part of this international network, which includes three of the world's top medical communications companies, gives us an important advantage over commercial competitors regarding the scale of reach and depth of expertise.

About the role

We're looking for a Lead Medical Writer to work on one of our outstanding Medical Affairs teams communicating ground breaking research. You will report to an Editorial Team Lead and work with the agency's senior leadership team. This role would suit an experienced writer with experience in Neurology. This opportunity stands out due to the strategic partnership with our client and the modern nature of the work. It will provide a great career development opportunity for you with the support of a very experienced team.

Here's what you'll do

• As a Lead Medical Writer, you will develop scientific expertise in assigned therapeutic areas, leading delivery for a versatile team.
• Core deliverable tasks include researching and developing technical materials, ensuring that all outputs follow written brief, are accurate in content and editorial style and can be referenced.
• You will also communicate with clients and KOL on content development and attend scientific meetings.

About you

To succeed you will have:

• Previous experience working in a Medical Writing role, within a medical communications agency environment.
• An academic background in the life sciences.
• Reviewing, mentoring or line management experience

Benefits include

• Hybrid or Remote working options
• Private Healthcare
• Pension

In addition to a great benefits package package, we are happy to talk flexible working. We are also known for our friendly and informal working environment with social events across our offices and regular wellbeing programs. We offer excellent opportunities for career and personal development.

Our Pledge

Nucleus Global is part of Inizio Medical. Inizio is a strategic partner for health and life sciences with a full suite of medical, marketing, advisory and engagement services.

At Inizio Medical, we are committed to promoting a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging where everyone can bring each facet of themselves to work each day. We believe that strength in diversity and inclusivity is a driver of our success.

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.