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Clinical Research - Senior Medical Writer Jobs - London

Clinical Research - Senior Medical Writer Jobs - London (Job Ref: WR/JOBS/22683-9102)

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Job Summary

Flame Pharma Medical Affairs - Senior Medical Writer Job - London

Flame Pharma is working with a leading Clinical Research Organisation (CRO) who are leaders in Medical Communication Services throughout the globe.  Seen as a leading light in the medical writing sector with hundreds of medical writing experts, providing world-class medical communication expertise, their global teams provide more major communication services areas than any others in the industry.  So, if you are an experienced medical writer and want to work for the best, contact Flame Pharma today and accelerate your medical writing career.

Job Title

Senior Medical Writer

Background

The Senior Medical Writer is expected to write and/or edit publication manuscripts, slide kits, monographs, newsletters, and congress/exhibit materials based on research conducted in specialised areas of medical science. Throughout the development of assigned programs, the Senior Medical Writer is responsible for assuring the quality of content and format, as well as liaising appropriately with both faculty and client. For specific projects, the Senior Medical Writer serves as the primary editorial contact for both in-house staff and client, with responsibility for assuring the completion of these projects on time and within budget. In addition, a Senior Medical Writer may be asked to mentor less experienced editorial personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Write manuscripts for medical/scientific publications in accordance with agreed brief and the following criteria:
• Write other types of manuscripts, eg, patient information brochures, news reports, press releases, image brochures
• Edit existing manuscripts to give maximum clarity of meaning, accuracy, relevance, and consistency of style and format to ensure that client objectives are met and overall quality standards are maintained
• Research medical/scientific topics, utilising the various information services available, including in-house resources, libraries, and databases
• Assimilate and utilise specialist knowledge, including that relating to disease area, product, opinion leaders, meetings, and journals
• Communicate effectively and sensitively to other team members and other internal departments
• Liaise with clients and faculty in a diplomatic, informed manner, projecting an efficient, capable, professional image at all times
• Participate in team meetings
• Chair internal editorial progress meetings, as appropriate
• Contribute to the budgeting process as requested by the Editorial Leader/Associate Editorial Director or Editorial Director

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in the life sciences; higher degree preferred
• Experience in professional medical writing/editing; largely in an agency environment
• Broad-ranging writing skills
• Ability to understand and implement marketing messages
• Proven copy editing and proofreading skills
• Effective communication/interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy, familiarity with EndNote helpful
• Willingness to travel to attend client meetings, international congresses, etc

Benefits

With this position comes an attractive benefits package that you associate with a world leader, plus a very attractive salary.

Keywords

Medical Writer, Medical Communications, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Medical, Clinical, CRO, Study Management, Clinical Management, Pharmaceutical, Career, Research

The position will be based in London.

For further information about this role, please contact Flame Pharma.