Associate Medical Writer | Scientific & Editorial Services
Permanent | Full-time
Alderley Edge Cheshire |Manchester |Oxford
About Helios Global Group
Helios Global Group brings together four specialist agencies -Helios, Selene, Apollo and Cogentia- united by a shared purpose: to deliver exceptional global healthcare communications and access programmes that educate, inspire and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
Withover 300 industry expertsacross theUKandUSA, we combine global reach with deep scientific, commercial and strategic expertise.
What sets us apart is the quality of our people, combined with a genuinely supportive and inclusive culture - one where our people feelvalued,empoweredandinspired to do their best workevery day. Guided by our ethos toaim for excellenceandbe a great place to work, we are committed to creating an environment where talented individuals can truly flourish. Here,ambition is encouraged,expertise is valuedandsuccess is recognised.
What We Offer
You’ll join a highly collaborative, science‑led organisation that values expertise, drive and ambition. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented colleagues on interesting and impactful programmes, develop your experience, and grow your career.
We aim to harness the diverse expertise and skills that each team member brings, creating an environment where individuals can thrive, prosper, and deliver excellence in everything they do. Our employee development programme is one of the best in the industry. Everyone benefits from an individualised and tailored approach to learning, with clearly defined personal development plans and career pathways.
About The Role
We are looking for a curious, motivated and scientifically minded Associate Medical Writer to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a life science graduate, or someone at the start of their healthcare communications career, to develop specialist scientific writing expertise while working alongside experienced medical writers, scientific leads and subject matter experts.
As an Associate Medical Writer, you will contribute to the development of high-quality scientific and medical content across a range of projects and therapy areas. With support and mentoring from senior colleagues, you will learn how to transform complex scientific information into clear, accurate and engaging materials tailored to different audiences.
You’ll gain exposure to the full content development lifecycle, including literature research, data verification, writing, editorial review and client communication This role offers an outstanding foundation for building a long-term career in the industry.
What You’ll Do
You will support the development of a wide range of scientific materials, conducting literature and data research, reviewing source information and creating content that is scientifically accurate, grammatically correct, well referenced and appropriate for the intended audience. You will learn and apply relevant guidelines, SOPs, editorial best practices, processes and quality-control procedures to ensure every project meets the highest standards.
Working closely with colleagues across the business, you will help manage content through review cycles, incorporate feedback from internal and external stakeholders, and ensure data, references and scientific claims are accurately represented. You will also develop your understanding of therapy areas, healthcare landscapes and industry guidelines.
As your experience grows, you will participate in client and project meetings, support project administration activities, contribute to communications with clients and external experts, and help ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
You will also learn to work within a variety of industry systems, databases and compliance frameworks, developing the knowledge and confidence needed to contribute effectively to successful project delivery. Continuous learning is an important part of this role, and you will be encouraged to participate in training and professional development opportunities throughout your career with Helios.
About You
You will have an advanced degree (minimum 2:1) in a life science discipline, ideally in pharmacology, pharmacy, medicine, biomedical sciences or a related subject. Previous experience of scientific, academic or pharmaceutical writing is advantageous. We also welcome candidates who have demonstrated strong writing skills through blogs, publications, journal clubs, editing activities or other relevant writing/editorial experience.
Most importantly, you'll have a genuine interest in science and healthcare, excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with a keen eye for detail. You will be highly organised, capable of managing your workload effectively in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment, and comfortable working collaboratively as part of a team. Strong problem-solving skills, good time management and the ability to communicate confidently with colleagues and clients are all essential for success in this role.
This role is required to be based in one of our office locations at least 3 days per week. Fully remote candidates will not be considered.
Role not quite right for you? Explore our other vacancies here: https://careers.heliosglobalgroup.com/
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Associate Medical Writer in Macclesfield employer: Helios Global Group
Helios Global Group is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and inclusive culture, where employees feel valued and inspired to excel. Located in Alderley Edge, our collaborative environment encourages personal and professional growth through tailored development programmes and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies. Join us to be part of a team that not only prioritises your career advancement but also recognises and celebrates your contributions to impactful healthcare communications.
