Senior Medical Writer

Springer Health+; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global medical communications provider, Springer Health+, is seeking a Senior Medical Writer to deliver high-quality scientific content and manage projects. The role involves mentoring junior writers and collaborating with clients to advance healthcare through science. Ideal candidates will have strong medical writing skills, a Life Science degree, and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Proven medical writing skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to coach and mentor junior writers.
• Experience interacting with clients and medical experts.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of high-quality scientific content.
• Provide strategic direction and manage tactical delivery.
• Monitor project budgets and contribute to revenue targets.

Skills

Medical writing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Life Science degree or equivalent

Higher degrees (MSc or PhD)

Job description

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Organisation: Springer Health+

About Springer Nature Group
Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians, and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, 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 to these communities. We see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood, and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit future generations.

Job Title: Senior Medical Writer
Location(s): London, Chester, Manchester (Hybrid, min. 2 days/week in the office)

About Springer Nature Group
Springer Nature is dedicated to opening the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians, and other professionals, reaching millions worldwide through various platforms and publications.

About Springer Health+
Springer Health+ is a leading global medical communications and education provider, working with pharmaceutical companies and key opinion leaders to advance healthcare through science and human-centered approaches.

Role Overview:
As a Senior Medical Writer, you will manage the delivery of high-quality scientific content, contribute to strategic publication plans, and interact with stakeholders at all levels within the organization and with clients.

Responsibilities include:

1. Project delivery: Providing strategic direction, managing tactical delivery, reviewing scientific content, liaising with clients, and mentoring junior writers.
2. Business planning and commercial activities: Applying therapeutic knowledge, participating in meetings, supporting business development, and maintaining awareness of therapeutic developments.
3. Financial management: Monitoring project budgets, recording time accurately, and contributing to revenue targets.
4. Organizational and teamwork: Developing junior staff, coaching, mentoring, and supporting team collaboration and performance reviews.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven medical writing skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to coach and mentor junior writers.
• Experience interacting with clients and medical experts.
• Proactive, flexible, and collaborative team player.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quick learner of new software.
• Life Science degree or equivalent.

Desirable qualifications include higher degrees (MSc or PhD), CMPP accreditation, and broad therapeutic area knowledge.

Springer Nature values diversity and is committed to inclusion. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and request accommodations as needed.