Medical Writer, Publications & Strategy

RTI Health Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

RTI Health Solutions is seeking an experienced medical writer to join our Medical Communications and Strategy team in Manchester. The role focuses on drafting manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and other outputs in collaboration with authors and clients.

You will lead publication projects from initiation to submission, ensuring adherence to journal guidelines and industry standards. The position requires strong narrative skills, client-facing confidence, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the Sciences, English, or Communications.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in writing medical or scientific publications.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills including presenting at meetings and transforming data into a narrative.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with internal and external authors and stakeholders to develop publication plans and medical communications, with a primary focus on publications (e.g., manuscripts, abstracts, and posters).
• Assume project ownership by providing project management support from initiation to publication, including the development of project proposals, managing communications among stakeholders, overseeing clients' compliance processes, and navigating internal quality review processes.
• Lead meetings confidently, particularly when addressing challenging questions.
• Evaluate and summarize data from study results, documentation, and the literature.
• Develop publications in accordance with company style and journal/conference guidelines.
• Uphold industry publication standards, including ICMJE recommendations and GPP practices.
• Effectively manage multiple project timelines, navigate competing priorities, and cultivate strong client relationships.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Publication writing

Excellent communication

Client relationship building

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sciences, English, or Communications

Tools

EndNote

Publication management systems

Job description

RTI Health Solutions is seeking an experienced medical writer to join our Medical Communications and Strategy team in Manchester. The role focuses on drafting manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and other outputs in collaboration with authors and clients.

You will lead publication projects from initiation to submission, ensuring adherence to journal guidelines and industry standards. The position requires strong narrative skills, client-facing confidence, and the ability to manage multiple