Medical Writer - Publications

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OPEN Health

United Kingdom

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

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6 days ago

Job description

Medical Writer - Publications

Reports to Senior or Principal Medical Writer

Location: United Kingdom

Job Summary

Medical content development encompasses a range of deliverables including strategy/planning, conferences, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts. This is a fantastic role, working on a team that partners with a growing portfolio of leading pharma clients across rare disease and oncology therapeutic areas.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Ensuring that quality control is paramount within all materials produced across the business
Developing written materials (for subsequent review by Lead/Senior Medical Writer) in line with client requirements (internal/external), timelines, Open Health Medical Communications editorial policy, ABPI Code of Practice, and key product messages
May include editing as well as writing
Ensuring all written material is:

Appropriately pitched
On brief when delivered
Delivered on time
Fully referenced and, where applicable, abides by the ABPI Code of Practice

Attending conferences/meetings with Lead/Senior Medical Writer and developing the first draft of the report for review

Coordinating effectively and efficiently with appropriate members of the Open Health Medical Communications team

Ensuring line manager and accounts team, where appropriate, are continually updated on project progress

Developing an understanding of the various client brands and disease areas

Undertaking or directing research into therapy areas, as needed

Liaising with authors/advisors (including attending face-to-face meetings), with the support of a Lead/Senior Medical Writer

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

Experience as an Associate Medical Writer in a medcomms, healthcare agency, or pharma environment
Thorough understanding of the client's therapeutic area and ability to provide strategic input
Strong understanding of science and medicine, the healthcare environment, and the medical education/communications industry
Manager, trainer, delegator
Strong leadership skills
Approachability
Significant experience in a healthcare agency or pharmaceutical company role
Excellent project management and analytical skills
Financial acumen
Ability to multitask and prioritise; excellent time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Competent in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
Sound understanding of the ABPI Code of Practice

Travel Requirements

As required by business needs

About OPEN Health

OPEN Health unites deep scientific knowledge with wide-ranging specialist expertise to unlock possibilities that improve health outcomes and patient wellbeing. Working in partnership with our clients, we embrace our different perspectives and strengths to deliver fresh thinking and solutions that make a difference.

OPEN Health is a flexible global organization that solves complex healthcare challenges across HEOR and market access, medical communications, and creative omnichannel campaigns.

What we offer:

As a global organization, OPEN Health is committed to supporting our employees and their families through a comprehensive benefits program.

If we sound like the sort of business environment in which you would thrive, then we would love to hear from you.

OPEN Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.