Senior Medical Writer

Cognite; Greater London; In loco; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Discretionary company bonus

Hybrid working

Frequent social events

Company closure between Christmas and New Year

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading medical communications agency is seeking a Senior Medical Writer to drive the creation of compelling medical communications. The candidate will use their in-depth scientific knowledge to shape communications, lead on complex projects, and collaborate with various internal teams. Ideal applicants should have a relevant science degree, experience in medical writing, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a hybrid working environment and various benefits, including an annual bonus and frequent team events.

Competenze

• Proven experience in medical writing within a medical communications agency or similar environment.
• Deep interest in science and medical communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Mansioni

• Demonstrate in-depth scientific knowledge for allocated accounts.
• Lead content development for complex projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams for seamless project delivery.
• Contribute to new business opportunities through research and content development.
• Being a trusted source of product and therapy-area expertise for the client team.
• Collaborating with Client Services, Creative, Editorial and Strategy to ensure seamless delivery.
• Contributing to new business opportunities through research and content for pitches.

Conoscenze

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

In-depth scientific knowledge

Formazione

Undergraduate degree in a relevant science

Postgraduate qualification or PhD

Descrizione del lavoro

In the fast-changing world where our clients deliver life-changing medicines and technology, Cognite’s dynamic team drives our mission of bringing science to life.

As an independent agency, we create clear, compelling communications, focusing on the transformative therapies that are inspiring the future of healthcare and the highly complex diseases they treat.

Our Copy team enjoy independence and ownership across a wide variety of projects. Supported by our expert Editorial and PromoMats teams, our writers are able to truly focus on turning complex science into compelling narratives and engaging educational content.

We are looking for a Senior Medical Writer to join our growing team. You will be responsible for:

• Demonstrating an in-depth scientific knowledge of allocated accounts and using this to shape medical communications materials
• Leading on content development for increasingly complex projects and defined workstreams, with senior oversight
• Understanding the product strategy and applying strategic thinking to all work
• Taking the lead on scientific content discussions with clients and external experts on defined projects or areas of responsibility
• Being seen by the client team as a trusted source of product and therapy‑area expertise
• Collaborating with internal colleagues and departments, including Client Services, Creative, Editorial and Strategy, to ensure the seamless delivery of projects
• Contributing to new business opportunities through research and content development for pitches

With a deep interest in science and medical communications, we believe someone with the following experience could be a good match for this role:

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant science (essential) or a postgraduate qualification or PhD (desirable)
• Proven experience in medical writing within a medical communications agency or similar environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Cognite’s agency values – Everyone matters; Science at the heart; Entrepreneurial Mindset; True partners; and Doing the right thing – shape how we work every day. We believe every individual can make a positive difference; we put science at the core of everything we do; we embrace curiosity and courage to find solutions; we build lasting partnerships focused on shared goals; and we act with integrity and inclusivity in all our interactions.

Our benefits include:

• Discretionary company bonus and incentive schemes
• Hybrid working (home-based + co-working space in Holborn, Central London)
• Frequent social and team events
• Company closure between Christmas and New Year

If you are passionate about bringing science to life, then we would love to hear from you.