2 x Medical Writers - Medical Communications
15 days ago
City of London
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 TWO Medical Writers 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 of delivering high-quality medical and scientific content across therapy areas such as oncology, biosimilars, rare diseases, cardiology, infectious diseases/vaccines, neurology and haematology., • 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. 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, and 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 up., • Ability and desire to deliver scientific counsel and high-quality scientific content., • Commercial awareness and client-focused mindset., • Work with the highest attention to detail at all times. What We Offer • Hybrid working: Only 2 anchor days a week in the office from our vibrant London office (just off Fetter Lane, EC4)., • 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays, plus gifted days at Christmas and your birthday off, • AXA private healthcare (with family options), Aviva pension scheme, income protection, life assurance, • Enhanced parental leave, cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loan, • Bonus schemes and employee referral rewards, • Learning and Development: Comprehensive training programmes, annual performance reviews, and opportunities to join working groups, • Well-being Support: EAP , mental health first-aiders, AXA well-being calendar, and a dedicated well-being room, • Social Connection: Regular social events and a friendly, collaborative culture