Principal Medical Writer

Mitsubishi Electric; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an ILD Medical Educator in Northampton. This role involves collaborating with NHS stakeholders to enhance education on Interstitial Lung Disease for multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate is a qualified specialist nurse or UK registered pharmacist with significant NHS experience. Responsibilities include assessing educational needs, delivering impactful programs, and managing key relationships. This position offers a 2-year contract with opportunities for travel across the UK and Ireland, aimed at improving patient outcomes through education.

Qualifications

• Qualified specialist nurse or UK registered pharmacist with significant NHS clinical experience.
• ABPI (UK) / MRII (Ireland) qualification.
• Experience in educating healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Identify educational gaps in Rheumatology and tailor content.
• Create educational programs to improve patient care.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

IT literacy

Planning and organization

Education

Qualified specialist nurse

UK registered pharmacist

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

THE POSITION

The ILD Medical Educator works collaboratively with NHS stakeholders to co‑create and deliver high‑quality structured medical education and training for multidisciplinary teams managing patients with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) across secondary care. The role focuses on improving understanding of key clinical elements in ILD management to enhance patient care. Medical educators combine specialist practitioner skills with extensive therapy‑area knowledge to deliver credible, impactful education that strengthens Boehringer‑Ingelheim's reputation for supporting healthcare professionals. This is a 2‑year contract covering Midlands and South Wales.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify Customer Needs: Assess educational gaps within Rheumatology and related departments and tailor content accordingly.
• Deliver Exceptional Customer Experience: Create impactful educational programs that improve patient care through safe and effective clinical practice.
• Present clinical data accurately.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Key Account Specialists, Medical Science Liaisons, and other internal teams to develop and deploy educational initiatives.
• Measure Impact: Evaluate and adapt educational programs based on feedback and outcomes.
• Insight Generation: Share structured and unstructured insights on NHS trends, competitor activities, and medical issues. Provide interpretation of clinical trial data and emerging therapies upon request.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with key thought leaders and educational influencers.
• Compliance: Operate within all relevant policies, laws, and ABPI/IPHA codes. Travel across UK & Ireland as required, with flexibility for virtual delivery.

REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified specialist nurse or UK registered pharmacist with significant NHS clinical experience (ideally in Rheumatology or ILD or related therapeutic area).
• ABPI (UK) / MRII (Ireland) qualification.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with experience in educating healthcare professionals.
• Ability to design and deliver learning interventions that drive changes in clinical practice.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills.
• IT literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Clean driving licence preferred.

DESIRABLE

• Previous experience in pharmaceutical or medical education roles.
• Ability to map educational needs and adapt content accordingly.

JOB IMPACT

Enhance NHS understanding of ILD management, leading to improved patient outcomes. Strengthen Boehringer‑Ingelheim's reputation as a trusted partner in medical education. Collaborate with internal teams to shape and execute operational plans that align with business objectives.