Senior Medical Writer

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Hands on development of a range of scientific/medical education materials such as slide decks, KOL presentations and content for Ad Boards  
Review and refine documents with support of senior writers/scientific director to ensure that they meet industry standards and client-specific requirements 
Gain a thorough understanding of your assigned client's product and brand strategy, therapeutic landscape, and competitive environment  
Participate in client meetings, contributing to discussions and taking detailed notes 
Stay up to date on the latest trends, regulations, and documentation practices to support both internal development and client engagement, with support from senior team members 
Work on self-development by ensuring quick and comprehensive understanding of new therapeutic areas, thereby inspiring team and client confidence 
Proactively maintain and update project reference packs, document templates and style guides 

 
Hands on development – and oversight – of a range of scientific/medical education materials such as slide decks, KOL presentations and content for Ad Boards 
Leading discussions on scientific content with clients and external experts (KOLs), both face to face (when necessary) and on calls 
Able to contribute to scientific strategy development to inform tactical planning of accounts, both internally and with clients 
Contribute to organic growth opportunities on accounts and provide scientific input for proposals for business growth 
Mentor and coach more junior writers (may not always be relevant depending on size and composition of workstream team). 

Bachelor’s degree or PhD in a biology- or medicine-related discipline 
5+ years experience for Senior Medical Writer, ideally gained within a med comms agency 
Business professional / fluent speaker of English 
Proficient with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); general tech aptitude and willingness to learn new software 
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy 
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks 
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