Medical Writer

Porterhouse Medical Group, Ltd.; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare communications agency is seeking a talented Medical Writer to join their team in London. The ideal candidate will be a graduate in life sciences with a passion for medical communications, offering an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include producing high-quality medical texts for healthcare professionals and collaborating on diverse projects to enhance communication efforts.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical company or medical communications agency.
• Strong academic record with a 2:1 or higher in biological sciences, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, or related fields.
• Passion for medical communications and education.

Responsibilities

• Writing clear and accurate medical/scientific text for various audiences.
• Ensuring all information and data are accurate and well-referenced.
• Managing multiple projects and liaising with clients effectively.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creativity

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Postgraduate qualifications (preferred)

Job description

Porterhouse Medical is a global insights and healthcare communications agency with a reputation for excellence. We work with some of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, helping them to connect with a global audience of healthcare professionals and patients, with a focus on improving people’s lives.

Our growing, expert team is the perfect blend of science and creativity. We have editors, strategists, medical writers, client services managers and designers, who all work closely together on a variety of projects to ensure they are completed to the highest standard for our clients.

Our core values, which form our Porterhouse PATH (Passion, Ambition, Togetherness and Humour), are built into our daily working lives and contribute to our culture and strong relationships.

Porterhouse Medical is part of SCIRIS, a global family of agencies delivering exceptional healthcare communications and consultancy services. SCIRIS connects best-in-class capabilities to achieve success across therapeutic categories and all phases of brand development through offering bespoke programmes in healthcare communications, health economics and outcomes research, creative and brand strategy, medical compliance, and insights.

Together we are united by our ability to deliver intelligent solutions, inspired by science.

Medical Writer – job description. (UK-based – London/Nottingham or Reading office/ Hybrid role)

Porterhouse is looking for a talented Medical Writer to join our growing, friendly team at this exciting time. As a Medical Writer, your key responsibilities will include:

• Writing clear, grammatically correct, technical and creative medical/scientific text for a variety of audiences (e.g. healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical sales teams andpatients)
• Ensuring the accuracy of all information, data and referencing for the publications/documentsproduced
• Ensuring projects remain within specification and liaising with clients to negotiate changes where necessary
• Being proactive in tracking projects and chasing comments from clients and authors as well as determining timelines
• Working on a variety of projects at the same time
• Learning and understanding new therapy areas quickly and comprehensively, inspiring confidence with the client

Desired background and skills

We are looking for the very best life sciences graduates in order to maintain our reputation as a first-class medical communications agency delivering scientific programmes of the highest quality. Specifically, we are looking for individuals with the following skills, attributes andqualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree (2:1 or higher) in a life science (biological sciences, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, or a closely related subject) and a strong academic record; appropriate postgraduate qualifications will add to the strength of the application
• 1–2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical company or medical communications agency
• A strong work ethic and a solution-focused ‘can do’ attitude combined with intellectual curiosity and creativity
• A passion for medical communications and education
• The ability to work effectively in a team in a fast-paced, dynamic and creative environment

Applications

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to [e-mail] for the attentionofJan Coetzee (Talent Manager). We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters oremploymentagencies.