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Principal Medical Writer - Med Comms Agency |
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London, London |
| Job Number |
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120247527 |
| Posted |
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18/01/2012 (16:07) |
| Agency/Employer |
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ID Search & Selection |
Description
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This is an opportunity to join a market leading communications agency as a principal writer and be based in their London.
Summary:
Research specialized areas of medical science in order to write, edit, and proof-read text for company products as well as work with design and production teams to produce a range of printed and computer-based materials to meet the needs of clients. Provide ongoing mentoring and support to Associate, Medical and Senior Medical Writers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Principal Medical Writer will receive guidance on all projects from Chief Medical Writers and/or the Editorial Director on an ongoing basis.
Research and Information Management:
Research medical and scientific topics utilizing various information services including in-house reference system, on-line journal subscriptions, libraries, and literature search databases (i.e., Pub Med)
Assist with tracking and maintaining in-house references within the internal reference database system, Reference Manager
Source appropriate information for editorial projects and proposals, including reference retrieval and photocopying of references.
Writing:
Takes and critically evaluates briefs from colleagues
Assist with development of concepts for editorial projects
Write or edit publication manuscripts, slide kits, monographs, newsletters, meeting reports, posters, and other materials that utilize assimilated knowledge of specialized therapeutic area
Draft and edit work in different writing styles targeted at different audiences (including internal audiences) in different therapy areas. On all editorial projects, incorporate feedback from editorial colleagues, project team colleagues, clients and independent clinicians.
Proof-read all editorial work to comply with house style.
Refine an accurate, thorough, and scientific copy-editing and proof-reading approach based on feedback of senior editorial colleagues and according to house style or other as appropriate.
Checks and ensures quality of others work, in terms of both accuracy and satisfying the project brief.
Demonstrates a good general knowledge and understanding of a wide range of therapeutic areas and products including an in-depth understanding of at least two key therapeutic areas, defined by the individual's line manager, according to projects allocated
Seek additional opportunities to develop skills in research, writing, and IT as well as knowledge of specialized therapeutic areas
Devise interview questions and interview key opinion leaders
Business Development:
Assist or take the lead in creative development, and writing detailed proposals for new business
Input into estimates for new business
Attend and present at client meetings for new business where appropriate
Seize opportunities for organic growth of business and advising senior strategic colleagues of any potential opportunities for new business
On-Site Meeting Attendance:
Attend conferences, scientific symposia, and advisory boards
Participate in on-site activities as deemed appropriate (e.g. front-of-house duties, printing and duplicating slide-sets, running pre-meeting slide review with client or key opinion leaders)
Take comprehensive notes and produce top line reports / summaries of advisory board or symposia sessions
Assist in the preparation of newsletters from conference sessions in various formats and styles. This may include writing, editing, working with designers, proof-reading, or liaising with speakers and clients to gain copy approval prior to publication
Collect any relevant information available at on-site conferences (e.g. competitor information from exhibition stands)
Editorial Project Management:
Project management of one or more larger editorial projects
Determine deadlines and budgeted editorial hours on a project-by-project basis, either from the relevant client service representative or senior editorial colleague
Ensure assigned tasks are completed on time and within the time allocated in the project estimate
Communicate or warn when timelines are not likely to be met as well as suggest an alternative arrangement if necessary
Coordinate with client services and other colleagues to reach a consensus on content and style for assigned editorial projects
Coordinate with design and production teams, sourcing graphical representations, and contributing ideas for optimizing design and layout of assigned editorial projects
Contribute ideas to senior management to enhance productivity/competitive edge
By drawing on working knowledge of the different tools available for communicating messages in the pharmaceutical industry, support project teams, contribute ideas, and share experiences. Play an active role in establishing a cohesive and dynamic relationship between the client services team, other editorial colleagues, and the client.
Communicate regularly with editorial teams in other offices in order to share best practice ideas to achieve great efficiency
Communicate with external clients and key opinion leaders (e.g. liasing with speakers in the preparation of briefing notes and slide presentations)
Lead discussions on editorial elements of projects and inputs into the strategic direction of projects
Coaching and Mentoring:
Provide ongoing coaching and support to Associate / Medical and Senior Medical Writers
Education, Skills and Work Experience:
A life sciences degree required, ideally combined with a Master's degree, PhD
Publication/writing experience or experience in medical or pharmaceutical field strongly preferred
At least five years' relevant medical information, communications, or marketing writing experience required (agency or pharmaceutical), or an appropriate combination of education and experience
Computer Literacy
Business and Client Awareness
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Creative thinking and problem solving
Decision making and influencing
Multitasking and flexibility
Personal Development
Team Player
Package:
An excellent remuneration package is offered including, pension, healthcare and 25 days holidays. Our client is known for their friendly and informal working environment, where employees feel challenged and their contribution is recognised. Opportunities for career and personal development are excellent and these roles also offer the opportunity to travel and work abroad.
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Permanent |
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N/A |
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