Medical Writer
22 days ago
London
WHO ARE WE dna Communicationsis an integrated medical communications agency.. Part of the IPG DXTRA Healthcare ecosystem thedna Communications Medical Education teamoffers clients high-level insights into the ever-changing commercial landscape through strategic medical educational behavioural change and engagement programmes. They pride themselves on their supportive team-led culture with a strong focus on work/life balance team collaboration and proactive development and training for progression. A SNAPSHOT OF THE ROLE dna Communications Medical Writers (MWs) provide content development for the writing team whose goal it is to communicate science and medicine to support pharma biotech patient groups etc. via activities surrounding their medicine/device/disease area. Ultimately dnas goal is to support communications to improve health in line with specific client needs while maintaining a high ethical standard and adhering to industry regulations and guidelines. MWs utilising their established communications skills to independently pursue a variety of medical and scientific communication outputs supporting Senior Medical Writers and mentoring junior members. MWs have developed excellent industry knowledge that facilitate a strong ability to write high-quality documents with appropriate tone and information that will resonate with the target audience and help ensure the highest standards for all client deliverables. Experience in rare disease and gene therapy will be a bonus. Our MWs are team players who exhibit professional conduct at all times both internally and externally as well as a clear commitment to the dna core values outlined below. WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING Scientific Content Responsibilities • Able to develop high-quality scientific copy for a variety of different writing outputs from slide decks to congress posters to website content to newsletters to manuscripts with appropriate tone and message tailoring for different audiences, • Able to develop content for projects across different therapeutic areas: owning and shaping medical narratives across therapy areas, • Able to contribute to meetings and present scientific materials to external and client audiences, • Has excellent attention to detail and is able to reliably proof documents for accuracy and consistency, • Able to contribute on scientific content discussion and development in face-to-face and teleconference/Webex forums, • Able to implement best practice in communication and publication guidelines (GPP3 CONSORT ICMJE) in all writings, • Effectively prioritises their own actions and takes responsibility for delivering these to a high standard and on time, • Collaborates with account handlers to define content vision aligned with client objectives, • Is able to multi-task and copes well under pressure, • Able to implement guidance from ABPI PMCPA and EFPIA codes of practice in writings and projects, • Continues to develop an understanding of the NHS and major European health systems plus relevant global agencies (for example the World Health Organization WHO), • Provides guidance input and feedback to all team members on client-related work, • Provides support and coaching to junior members of the team whenever possible taking time to explain and help develop written and verbal skills Agency Responsibilities • Is able to adhere to project plans and reports on progress to Senior Medical Writers and Team Leads; works with the account handlers to ensure they understands client objectives and deadlines, • Demonstrates a clear understanding of the disciplines across the communications spectrum with a focus on medical education, • Becomes a trusted adviser to the clients, • Ensures that time sheets are completed in an accurate and timely basis, • Proactively contributes to staff and other internal meetings, • Proactively communicates with the team s to ensure they are updated on work in progress and briefed when having difficulty achieving required results, • Able to provide feedback on budgets/cost estimates and scopes of work developed by the account team feeding back regarding timelines Scientific Content Development • Able to translate a client brief into a concrete writing plan, • Demonstrates a strong understanding of therapy areas market dynamics and HCP engagement, • Shares key developments in the therapeutic fields of interest with the dna team and able to contribute to scientific discussions within the dna team, • Able to synthesise strategically relevant and accurate reports on scientific and medical advances presented at congresses, • Demonstrates an ability to manage junior colleagues as well as upwardly-manage to make best possible use of time and expertise, • Independently plans ahead to ensure project-critical resources plus key staff (internal and external) are available when needed to ensure timely delivery of all projects Preferred experience and qualifications • 3 years experience in medical writing, • A strong science or medical background, • A postgraduate degree such as a MSc or PhD OUR VALUES & EXPECTED BEHAVIOURS Ownership Taking accountability for any allocated account deliverables and for excellent client service. Taking responsibility for personal development and taking advantage of the learning opportunities provided. Partnership Partnering with colleagues to deliver excellent work in a collegial and collaborative culture. Speaking up and sharing perspectives to help the agency provide a fun and inclusive working environment. Entrepreneurship Understanding the agency business model and how the work of the Associate enables the business to function. Managing and reporting costs accurately and supporting the financial hygiene of accounts. Curiosity Proactively increasing understanding of the broader healthcare environment relevant therapy areas and clients business environment and priorities. Determination Understanding the underlying purpose behind actions and ensuring that objectives are met and deliverables are completed on time. Applying initiative and problem-solving skills to identify solutions to overcome barriers. Integrity Following all appropriate company and client policies and upholding the highest ethical standards. Speaking up and encouraging others to voice their opinions. Fun Contributing to a team environment that is fun social and non-judgemental. Sharing perspectives opinions and experiences to help the agency to provide the most fun environment possible for the whole team. ANYTHING ELSE We are based in London with a very modern office space in Liverpool Street which boasts a roof terrace (with some pretty awesome views!) a spacious design and plenty of office perks! Follow the link to see a full tour (password: office) ___ We are based in London with a very modern office space in Liverpool Street which boasts a roof terrace (with some pretty awesome views!) a spacious design and plenty of office perks! Follow the link to see a full tour (password: office) WHO ARE WE dna Communicationsis an integrated medical communications agency.. Part of the IPG DXTRA Healthcare ecosystem thedna Communications Medical Education teamoffers clients high-level insights into the ever-changing commercial landscape through strategic medical educational behavioural change and engagement programmes. They pride themselves on their supportive team-led culture with a strong focus on work/life balance team collaboration and proactive development and training for progression. A SNAPSHOT OF THE ROLE dna Communications Medical Writers (MWs) provide content development for the writing team whose goal it is to communicate science and medicine to support pharma biotech patient groups etc. via activities surrounding their medicine/device/disease area. Ultimately dnas goal is to support communications to improve health in line with specific client needs while maintaining a high ethical standard and adhering to industry regulations and guidelines. MWs utilising their established communications skills to independently pursue a variety of medical and scientific communication outputs supporting Senior Medical Writers and mentoring junior members. MWs have developed excellent industry knowledge that facilitate a strong ability to write high-quality documents with appropriate tone and information that will resonate with the target audience and help ensure the highest standards for all client deliverables. Experience in rare disease and gene therapy will be a bonus. Our MWs are team players who exhibit professional conduct at all times both internally and externally as well as a clear commitment to the dna core values outlined below. WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING Scientific Content Responsibilities • Able to develop high-quality scientific copy for a variety of different writing outputs from slide decks to congress posters to website content to newsletters to manuscripts with appropriate tone and message tailoring for different audiences, • Able to develop content for projects across different therapeutic areas: owning and shaping medical narratives across therapy areas, • Able to contribute to meetings and present scientific materials to external and client audiences, • Has excellent attention to detail and is able to reliably proof documents for accuracy and consistency, • Able to contribute on scientific content discussion and development in face-to-face and teleconference/Webex forums, • Able to implement best practice in communication and publication guidelines (GPP3 CONSORT ICMJE) in all writings, • Effectively prioritises their own actions and takes responsibility for delivering these to a high standard and on time, • Collaborates with account handlers to define content vision aligned with client objectives, • Is able to multi-task and copes well under pressure, • Able to implement guidance from ABPI PMCPA and EFPIA codes of practice in writings and projects, • Continues to develop an understanding of the NHS and major European health systems plus relevant global agencies (for example the World Health Organization WHO), • Provides guidance input and feedback to all team members on client-related work, • Provides support and coaching to junior members of the team whenever possible taking time to explain and help develop written and verbal skills Agency Responsibilities • Is able to adhere to project plans and reports on progress to Senior Medical Writers and Team Leads; works with the account handlers to ensure they understands client objectives and deadlines, • Demonstrates a clear understanding of the disciplines across the communications spectrum with a focus on medical education, • Becomes a trusted adviser to the clients, • Ensures that time sheets are completed in an accurate and timely basis, • Proactively contributes to staff and other internal meetings, • Proactively communicates with the team s to ensure they are updated on work in progress and briefed when having difficulty achieving required results, • Able to provide feedback on budgets/cost estimates and scopes of work developed by the account team feeding back regarding timelines Scientific Content Development • Able to translate a client brief into a concrete writing plan, • Demonstrates a strong understanding of therapy areas market dynamics and HCP engagement, • Shares key developments in the therapeutic fields of interest with the dna team and able to contribute to scientific discussions within the dna team, • Able to synthesise strategically relevant and accurate reports on scientific and medical advances presented at congresses, • Demonstrates an ability to manage junior colleagues as well as upwardly-manage to make best possible use of time and expertise, • Independently plans ahead to ensure project-critical resources plus key staff (internal and external) are available when needed to ensure timely delivery of all projects Preferred experience and qualifications • 3 years experience in medical writing, • A strong science or medical background, • A postgraduate degree such as a MSc or PhD OUR VALUES & EXPECTED BEHAVIOURS Ownership Taking accountability for any allocated account deliverables and for excellent client service. Taking responsibility for personal development and taking advantage of the learning opportunities provided. Partnership Partnering with colleagues to deliver excellent work in a collegial and collaborative culture. Speaking up and sharing perspectives to help the agency provide a fun and inclusive working environment. Entrepreneurship Understanding the agency business model and how the work of the Associate enables the business to function. Managing and reporting costs accurately and supporting the financial hygiene of accounts. Curiosity Proactively increasing understanding of the broader healthcare environment relevant therapy areas and clients business environment and priorities. Determination Understanding the underlying purpose behind actions and ensuring that objectives are met and deliverables are completed on time. Applying initiative and problem-solving skills to identify solutions to overcome barriers. Integrity Following all appropriate company and client policies and upholding the highest ethical standards. Speaking up and encouraging others to voice their opinions. Fun Contributing to a team environment that is fun social and non-judgemental. Sharing perspectives opinions and experiences to help the agency to provide the most fun environment possible for the whole team. ANYTHING ELSE We are based in London with a very modern office space in Liverpool Street which boasts a roof terrace (with some pretty awesome views!) a spacious design and plenty of office perks! Follow the link to see a full tour (password: office) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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