Senior Medical Writer

M3 Global Research; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking creative and enthusiastic writers to join their dynamic Medical Writing team. This exciting role involves producing diverse content for the UK's largest professional network of doctors, ensuring compliance with regulatory codes while maintaining the highest quality standards. You will collaborate with various teams, attend client meetings, and contribute to impactful campaigns within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. If you have a passion for writing and a background in life sciences, this is a unique opportunity to drive change and innovation in healthcare through your work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commercial or digital writing in MedComms.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and scientifically accurate content.

Responsibilities

• Writing, editing, and proofreading high-quality content for various clients.
• Planning campaigns and maintaining processes for efficiency and quality.

Skills

Commercial writing

Scientific writing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

PhD in life sciences

Degree in life sciences

Job description

Company Description

PLEASE NOTE: Though this position will be remote flexible, the candidate needs to reside in the United Kingdom.

About the Business Division:

This role sits within Doctors.net.uk, a subsidiary of M3 Inc. Doctors.net.uk is the UK's largest professional network of doctors; a closed community used by over 50,000 doctors daily and with a total membership of over 245,000. Products range from a trusted email communications platform to robust news and educational web pages along with our world-class sponsored pharmaceutical content and doctors’ own user-generated content. Our mission is to continually improve these offerings as well as identifying new ways to support our community of doctors throughout their careers.

Job Description

We are looking for creative, resourceful and enthusiastic writers to join our team. The Medical Writing team at M3 is responsible for producing a wide variety of content, primarily for Doctors.net.uk, the UK’s largest professional network of doctors, but additionally for a range of other media. Content produced includes promotional material, conference highlights, videos, case studies, educational modules, detail aids and more, for a range of clients spanning the pharmaceutical and medical devices industries, charities and wider healthcare sector.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Writing, editing, proofreading and quality checking content.
• Ensuring content produced is of the highest quality and is compliant to regulatory codes.
• Planning campaigns with the wider team.
• Establishing and maintaining processes to constantly improve efficiency and quality.
• Ability to provide strategic and/or tactical input for client campaigns where required.
• Attending client meetings to plan, scope and discuss campaigns (NB. day-to-day client relationships are managed by the Account Management team).
• Working with Business Directors on proposals and pitches.
• Liaising with KOLs in relation to content development.
• Working closely with the Design, Programme Management and Client Partnership teams.
• Potential for travel to attend international and national medical conferences.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate

• A degree, preferably a PhD, in life sciences, or equivalent experience in the medical, pharmaceutical or MedComms industries.
• At least 3 years’ experience of commercial and/or digital writing (Med Comms, creative agency, education agency, pharma).
• Ability to write clear and concise, scientifically accurate copy, with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience of working across a wide range of therapy areas.
• Experience of working on promotional post-launch drug campaigns would be preferable.
• Ability to understand concepts quickly.
• A firm understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory codes of practice.
• Confident in dealing with healthcare professionals and clients.
• Optional: An interest (and preferably experience) in line management.

Behaviour

• Able to develop and maintain strong professional relationships.
• A clear concise communicator at all levels who develops trust easily, both internally and externally to the organisation.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Willingness to get involved and show initiative to improve and make internal processes more efficient.

Communication

• Strong written and verbal communication, and listening skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong relationships critical to the success of this role.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely throughout the organisation.

Additional Information

About M3 EU:

M3 EU is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, offering digital solutions across healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and more. Since our inception in 2000, we’ve seen remarkable growth, fuelled by our mission to utilize the internet for a healthier world and more efficient healthcare systems.

Our success is anchored in our trusted digital platforms that engage physician communities globally, facilitating impactful medical education, precise job placement, and insightful market research. M3 EU prides itself on a dynamic and innovative work environment where every team member contributes to global health advancements.

Joining M3 EU means being part of a dedicated team striving to make a significant difference in healthcare. We provide a unique opportunity for you to be at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation, shaping the future in a meaningful career. Embrace the chance to drive change with M3 EU.

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