Experienced medical writer - medical affairs

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced medical writer to join our team and make a meaningful impact on a growing global medical affairs account. In this dynamic role, you will have the chance to work on high-profile projects, supporting a wide range of medical affairs deliverables.

The role

In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with other senior writers and the editorial lead to support a significant medical affairs account. You’ll have the opportunity to provide clients with your scientific and writing expertise across a diverse range of deliverables within the medical affairs scope. Whether shaping high-impact content or contributing creative solutions to complex challenges, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our deliverables not only meet but exceed client expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Delivery of high-quality scientific content on a large and fast-paced global medical affairs account
• With the support of senior writers and the editorial lead, providing clients with a high level of scientific and strategic expertise on medical communications projects, including slide sets, infographics, training materials, advisory boards, congress materials, strategic initiatives and digital resources among others
• Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of client products and strategy, and the wider therapy area
• Review of content developed by other team members, to ensure alignment with strategy, a cohesive narrative and scientific accuracy
• Support with training of junior editorial team members
• Establishing and building positive long-term relationships with client teams and medical experts, while also building collaborative partnerships across internal teams

What you’ll need

• Previous medical writing experience within a healthcare communications agency, with exposure to medical affairs projects
• A strong academic background in a life sciences subject
• Excellent storytelling and creative thinking ability, with the drive to explore new ways of communicating data and scientific concepts
• Experience in performing internal editorial review, with the ability to provide constructive and encouraging feedback to team members on their work
• Strong editorial skills with exceptional attention to detail
• A desire to contribute to discussions with clients and offer fresh approaches (with the support of the team)
• The ability to keep calm under pressure, with excellent organizational and time management skills
• The ability to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner without compromising on quality
• Confidence in your verbal communication

Why Amiculum?

We’re proud to be a flexible and inclusive employer that provides a supportive working environment. We value creativity and encourage colleagues to offer ideas that further the success of our business.

In return, we offer:

• Remote and hybrid working options as standard
• Continual learning and professional development opportunities
• Two annual bonus schemes
• 25 days’ annual leave and public holidays, as well as festive closure between Christmas and New Year
• Market leading family leave and pay policies
• Generous pension scheme and private health insurance
• Life and income protection insurance

What’s next?

To apply to this role you must be based in the UK or Ireland and have the right to work in one of those locations.

We ask that all applicants supply a CV and covering letter in support of their application, detailing their experience and interest in working at Amiculum.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment and selection process to accommodate all applicants. If you require any adjustments or have specific needs, please contact Becka or Steven from our Careers team, who will be more than happy to help.

Amiculum is an independent agency that delivers communications and consultancy services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and health technology companies across the world. For more information about the Amiculum story, please visit the website or contact a member of our careers team.

Job code: CPT212