Medical Writer

Your new companyDo you want to make a difference in the world of healthcare communication? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you as a Medical Writer. Hays are proud to be working alongside a pioneering global healthcare communication agency committed to revolutionising patient care through innovative and accurate healthcare information, and have some of the leading global pharmaceutical and biotechnology giants as their clients.Key Responsibilities:* Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the editorial processes of briefing, information management, internal review, QC / data checking, styling and editing* Demonstrate and apply knowledge of key information sources for content development (eg PubMed, government/regulatory websites, disease-specific websites, etc.)* Develop high-quality content for scientific materials across various project types according to the project brief, ensuring that style and format are suitable for intended use and audience* Conduct QC (data and reference) checks, highlighting any discrepancies noted.* Attend on-site (or virtual) client meetings, seeking guidance where needed.* Apply understanding of, and keep up to date with, relevant therapy areas.* Demonstrate appropriate knowledge and application of copyright permissions.* Work collaboratively with internal team members for efficient delivery of project work. * Prioritise own workload to ensure multiple projects are delivered to internal and external deadlines, independently identifying any potential issues in meeting deadlines* Demonstrate basic understanding of how individual project deliverables on an account contribute to the overall client/account objectives.* Liaise and effectively communicate with clients and external experts in the delivery of project work * Demonstrate basic understanding of how individual project deliverables on an account contribute to the overall client/account objectives. * Understand and apply key industry guidelines (eg GPP, ICMJE, ABPI, PhRMA, CONSORT, etc.) What you'll need to succeed* Life Science degree (preference: pharmacology/pharmacy, medicine, biomedical/biological sciences) - Higher degree (eg MSc, PhD) is desirable but not essential* Medical writing experience within a medical communications agency (minimum 10 months to 1.5 years' experience) * Publications experience essentialWhat you'll get in return* Fully remote or hybrid working option.* 10% of gross salary is paid as an employee benefit. This covers:8% pension contribution2% as 'flexible' benefit - This can be used as an enhanced pension contribution, paid towards private health insurance or taken as additional salary. You can also pay an additional monthly amount into your company pension* Flexibility in working arrangements to cover family activities and emergencies* Flexibility around start/finish times to accommodate personal requirements.* Entitlement to join company Bupa healthcare plan, which can also cover partners, spouses and legal dependants for a monthly membership fee.* Access to Tooth Fairy, providing instant remote access to registered dentists.* Access to a bereavement counselling service.* No requirement to take annual leave to attend medical, dental or personal appointments. This applies for your own appointments, as well as for dependants/family members and pets* 27 days holiday + bank holidays (35 days per year) - option to buy 5 moreWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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