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Evidencia Scientific Search and Selection Limited

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31.05.2025

15.07.2025

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New: Medical Writer (Remote UK/Hybrid possible) Innovative growing healthcare consulting firm

An exciting opportunity to join a growing consulting firm with one of the best staff retention rates in the healthcare/pharma space. Be part of a fun, people focused culture where everyone looks out for each other, pulling in the same direction, finding a great balance between work and personal life.

The role would suit a medical writer who enjoys ‘hands on’ writing, working in a collaborative close-knit team, you will have an established leadership team to support your growth and development and no pressure to be involved in sales/BD, the role provides good visibility in a mid-sized company, and the chance to work on global projects.

Much of the companies work is repeat business and organic growth - HEOR publications/manuscripts being a key deliverable this new hire will contribute.

Role scope:

• Draft, revise, and finalize scientific materials, including:
• Abstracts for scientific conferences
• Scientific posters and slide decks for podium presentations
• Tables, figures, and data visualizations
• Demonstrate an ability to articulate complex information clearly and concisely
• Correctly evaluate and interpret source documents and demonstrate an ability to develop appropriate tables and figures
• Provide copy editing, proofreading, and quality control reviews for other writers and researchers
• Collaborate with internal researchers and client teams to ensure scientific accuracy using protocols, study reports, results tables, and other source documents to develop outlines and draft documents
• Remotely participate in client-facing project meetings as needed
• Methodically incorporate author and reviewer comments to improve the accuracy and clarity of the documents
• Address, revise, and clarify conflicting and/or ambiguous comments from authors and reviewers
• Perform relevant online searches of the clinical literature and summarize the findings
• Coordinate and complete journal/abstract submissions that adhere to submission guidelines and client templates
• Contribute to internal thought leadership projects

Qualifications

• MSc or other advanced degree in a life science, public health, or health economics-related field
• 2+ years of experience in a technical writing role as a professional or student
• Strong attention to detail, clarity, and scientific accuracy
• Effective interpersonal/verbal communications skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Proven experience writing for the pharmaceutical industry, public health, RWE, epidemiology, and/or HEOR is strongly preferred