Medical Communications Manager

Excerpta Medica; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical communications agency in London is looking for a Medical Communications Manager to develop high-quality medical education projects. This role involves liaising with medical professionals and clients to deliver engaging content. Candidates should have a PhD in life sciences or related fields and possess strong analytical and communication skills. The position requires project management abilities and a passion for results.

Qualifications

• PhD in life sciences, MD, PharmD, or biomedical MSc plus relevant work experience.
• Ability to learn rapidly and apply knowledge in unfamiliar therapy areas.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Develop outlines for medical education activities.
• Support medical experts with content creation.
• Manage projects within assigned therapeutic area.

Skills

Ability to learn rapidly

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Exceptional attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

PhD in life sciences, MD, PharmD, or biomedical MSc

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Excerpta Medica is a fast-growing medical communications agency; we are part of the Adelphi Group and connected to Adelphi offerings of real-world evidence, market access, and research. We are also part of the Omnicom Health Group, the largest healthcare marketing and communications network in the world.

We develop scientific content to spark debate, educate, and stimulate dialogue for global pharmaceutical and biotech customers. Our international team offers advice and support in medical strategy and publication planning, specializing in creating innovative medical education and communications programmes.

We combine scientific insight with best practices in communication, including digital channels, to develop programmes for healthcare professionals that are engaging and impactful. We work in close-knit teams of exceptional colleagues striving to deliver excellence.

Are you looking to apply your scientific or medical knowledge to build a career in medical communications?

About the role

Our Medical Communications Managers are responsible for developing high-quality medical communication and education projects for clinical audiences. They become therapeutic area experts, liaising with leading medical professionals and our pharmaceutical/biotech clients to deliver engaging content for educational/communication events, digital initiatives, and enduring materials. They play a key role in developing and executing strategic communication plans within the medical communications team.

Your responsibilities

• Develop outlines and programmes for medical education activities, including face-to-face events, digital events, and enduring materials.
• Support leading medical experts with creating content for medical communication and education projects, including presentations and other medical education materials.
• Provide oversight and project management, prioritising effectively, measuring ROI, and delegating for medical education/communication projects within an assigned therapeutic area to ensure accuracy, quality, and timely delivery.
• Deliver medical education/communication projects within an assigned therapeutic area, ensuring medical accuracy, quality, efficiency, and adherence to timelines.
• Lead project calls with pharmaceutical/biotech clients and medical experts to align on project scope and content direction, including meeting preparation.
• Provide direction when delegating projects to internal and external writers, editors, and studio staff to ensure high quality and alignment with objectives.
• Contribute to medical education/communication strategy development.
• Communicate project status and changes across internal and external stakeholders, and provide recommendations for actions toward the desired result.

What we offer

A shared passion for results: we work hard and celebrate successes. Office locations are in Amsterdam, London, Manchester, and the east coast of the USA.

Requirements, skills, and qualifications

• PhD in life sciences, MD, PharmD, or biomedical MSc plus relevant work experience
• Ability to learn rapidly and apply knowledge in unfamiliar therapy areas
• Strategic, critical thinking with strong analytical skills
• Ability to build compelling stories from research data
• Ability to run multiple concurrent projects
• Resilience and flexibility under pressure
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
• Excellent command of English and outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Suitable candidates for Amsterdam, London, and Manchester (Bollington) offices need to hold a permanent EU or UK work permit as appropriate. A skills assessment and/or background check may be part of the recruitment process.

Our commitment: Omnicom Health Group is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent and to building diverse, inclusive teams. We believe celebrating differences strengthens our work. We look forward to getting to know you.

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