Obsidian
Medical Writer - Medical Communications
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Medical Writer - Medical Communications
Medical Writer – Obsidian Medical Communications
About Us
At Obsidian, we’re passionate about transforming scientific communications to improve healthcare outcomes for everyone. As a specialist healthcare agency, dedicated to medical and scientific communications, we partner with global healthcare organisations to share knowledge that truly makes a difference.
Our team of 70+ academic scientists, strategists, and communications experts deliver cutting-edge solutions across:
- Medical Affairs
- Strategic Consultancy
- Scientific Meetings and Events
- Medical Education
- Publications Planning & Delivery
- Creative & Digital Services
- Commercial Strategy
The Opportunity
Following an exciting period of growth, we’re looking for a Medical Writer to join one of our thriving business units. This is a chance to make a real impact, combining your scientific expertise with creative communication skills to deliver work that matters. In this role, you'll:
- Be a key member of a 10-strong editorial team, collaborating closely with client services.
- Take responsibility for delivering high-quality medical and scientific content across therapy areas such as:
- Oncology
- Biosimilars
- Rare diseases
- Cardiology
- Infectious diseases/vaccines
- Neurology
- Hematology
- Mentor and coach AMWs or similar on tasks such as data checking & PowerPoint formatting, fostering excellence and innovation.
- Work within a dynamic business unit of 20 professionals, contributing to projects that shape the future of healthcare communications.
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What You’ll Do
- Support primarily medical affairs and scientific communications clients, with a small amount of commercial work.
- Create compelling, scientifically accurate content for diverse outputs:
- Medical strategy materials
- MSL materials
- Medical information resources
- Publications
- Symposia and congress activities
- Advisory boards
- Steering committee meetings
- Standalone meetings
- Speaker training
- Slide decks
- Online education
- Websites
- Detail aids
- Demonstrate the ability to lead individual projects from an editorial perspective.
- Tailor messaging for different audiences with precision and creativity.
- Lead scientific discussions and present materials to clients and external stakeholders.
- Ensure editorial excellence through meticulous attention to detail and consistency.
What We’re Looking For
Ideally:
- A degree in biological sciences (BSc/MSc/PhD or equivalent).
- Proven experience in medical communications agencies, currently working as either a Medical Writer or as an Associate Medical Writer ready to take the next step.
- Ability and desire to deliver scientific counsel and high-quality scientific content.
- Commercial awareness and client-focused mindset.
- A high attention to detail at all times.
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What We Offer
Workstyle & Benefits
- Hybrid working: Only 2 anchor days a week in our London office (just off Fetter Lane, EC4).
- Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays, plus gifted days at Christmas and your birthday.
- Well-being:
- AXA private healthcare (with family options)
- Aviva pension scheme
- Income protection
- Life assurance
- Enhanced parental leave
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Performance rewards: Bonus schemes + employee referral rewards
- Career growth:
- Comprehensive training programmes
- Annual performance reviews
- Opportunities to join working groups
- Social connection:
- Regular social events
- Friendly, collaborative culture
- Well-being room
- AXA well-being calendar
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Mental health first-aiders
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