OPEN Health
Medical Writer - Publications
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Medical Writer
Reports to the Senior or Principal Medical Writer
Job Summary
Medical content development encompasses a range of deliverables including strategy/ planning, conferences, advisory boards, and interactive content. This is a fantastic role, working with 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 / advisory board meetings with Lead / Senior Medical Writer and develop first draft of 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 brand 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
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Experience, Skills, And Qualifications
Experience as an Associate Medical Writer or 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
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