Medical Writer - Scientific Communications/HEOR manuscripts - Innovative Growing firm

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and growing healthcare consulting firm in Edinburgh seeks a Medical Writer. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate in a supportive team environment while focusing on drafting scientifically accurate materials for global projects. Candidates with an MSc in a relevant field and experience in technical writing are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in technical writing.
• Proven experience in the pharmaceutical industry, public health, RWE, epidemiology, or HEOR.
• Effective interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, revise, and finalize scientific materials.
• Coordinate journal submissions adhering to guidelines.
• Provide quality control reviews for other writers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Scientific accuracy

Verbal communication

Education

MSc or advanced degree in life science, public health or health economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Medical Writer - Scientific Communications/HEOR manuscripts - Innovative Growing firm, edinburgh

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Client:

Evidencia Scientific Search and Selection Limited

Location:

edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

New: Medical Writer (Remote UK/Hybrid possible) Innovative growing healthcare consulting firm

An exciting opportunity to join a growing consulting firm with one of the best staff retention rates in the healthcare/pharma space. Be part of a fun, people focused culture where everyone looks out for each other, pulling in the same direction, finding a great balance between work and personal life.

The role would suit a medical writer who enjoys ‘hands on’ writing, working in a collaborative close-knit team, you will have an established leadership team to support your growth and development and no pressure to be involved in sales/BD, the role provides good visibility in a mid-sized company, and the chance to work on global projects.

Much of the companies work is repeat business and organic growth - HEOR publications/manuscripts being a key deliverable this new hire will contribute.

Role scope:

• Draft, revise, and finalize scientific materials, including:
• Abstracts for scientific conferences
• Scientific posters and slide decks for podium presentations
• Tables, figures, and data visualizations
• Demonstrate an ability to articulate complex information clearly and concisely
• Correctly evaluate and interpret source documents and demonstrate an ability to develop appropriate tables and figures
• Provide copy editing, proofreading, and quality control reviews for other writers and researchers
• Collaborate with internal researchers and client teams to ensure scientific accuracy using protocols, study reports, results tables, and other source documents to develop outlines and draft documents
• Remotely participate in client-facing project meetings as needed
• Methodically incorporate author and reviewer comments to improve the accuracy and clarity of the documents
• Address, revise, and clarify conflicting and/or ambiguous comments from authors and reviewers
• Perform relevant online searches of the clinical literature and summarize the findings
• Coordinate and complete journal/abstract submissions that adhere to submission guidelines and client templates
• Contribute to internal thought leadership projects

Qualifications

• MSc or other advanced degree in a life science, public health, or health economics-related field
• 2+ years of experience in a technical writing role as a professional or student
• Strong attention to detail, clarity, and scientific accuracy
• Effective interpersonal/verbal communications skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Proven experience writing for the pharmaceutical industry, public health, RWE, epidemiology, and/or HEOR is strongly preferred