Senior Medical Writer

Springer Healthcare; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Medical Writer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will lead the creation of high-quality scientific content while collaborating with clients and stakeholders. This position offers the chance to mentor junior writers and contribute to impactful healthcare communications. If you are passionate about science and possess strong writing and organizational skills, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and innovation in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Proven medical writing skills with a focus on quality and client needs.
• Ability to mentor junior writers and manage project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of high-quality scientific content and client engagement.
• Monitor budgets and contribute to business development efforts.

Skills

Medical Writing

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Client Interaction

Organizational Skills

Education

Life Science Degree

Higher Degree (MSc or PhD)

Job description

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Organisation: Springer Healthcare

About Springer Nature Group
Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians, and other professionals. Every day, our imprints, books, journals, platforms, and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 175 years, our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge. We are committed to ensuring that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood, and used by our communities to improve outcomes and make progress.

Job Title: Senior Medical Writer

Location(s): London, Chester, Manchester (Hybrid, min. 2 days in the office)

About Springer Healthcare

Springer Healthcare is a leading global medical communications and education provider, working with pharmaceutical companies and key opinion leaders. We help experts move science forward, making healthcare smarter and more human.

About the Role

As a Senior Medical Writer, reporting to a (Senior) Scientific Team Lead, you will manage the delivery of high-quality scientific content, ensuring client needs are met in terms of quality, timing, and cost. You will contribute to publication and communication plans by maintaining awareness of developments in therapeutic areas and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Project delivery: Provide strategic direction, manage tactical delivery, act as editorial lead, review scientific content, and liaise with clients and team members.
2. Business planning and commercial: Apply knowledge of pharmaceuticals, participate in meetings, support business development, and stay updated on therapeutic developments.
3. Financial: Monitor adherence to budgets, record time accurately, and contribute to revenue targets.
4. Organisational and teamwork: Develop junior writers, provide coaching and mentoring, support team collaboration, attend meetings, and potentially manage up to 2 direct reports.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

Essential: Proven medical writing skills, excellent communication, ability to mentor, client interaction experience, proactive team player, strong organization, and a Life Science degree or equivalent.

Desirable: Higher degree (MSc or PhD), CMPP accreditation, broad therapeutic knowledge.

Springer Nature values diversity and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. For accommodations, contact us at [phone] or [e-mail].