Experienced Medical Writer - UK Based

Join us on our exciting journey! IQVIA is The Human Data Science Company, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, technology, analytics and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward. Are you an experienced Medical Writer who thrives on a busy and varied workload? Would you like to spend your days communicating with colleagues and customers all over the world? IQVIA is The Human Data Science Company, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, technology, analytics and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward. The demand for Medical Writing services from IQVIA is growing! We are looking for new colleagues to join our enthusiastic, loyal and friendly team and help us to help our customers get new medicines to patients. If you are looking for a new challenge, a wide variety of therapeutic and product experience, an international working environment with a strong future in all regions, and an employer that cares about its staff and values a good work-life balance, IQVIA could be the company for you. To meet our needs, the successful applicant will be able to: * work both independently and as part of a team * communicate confidently, assertively, and diplomatically, both verbally and in writing * show initiative, apply experience to new tasks, and convey enthusiasm and interest * demonstrate a solid scientific academic background, together with existing regulatory medical writing experience. Depending on level of experience, the successful applicant should also be able to: * understand and interpret study objectives and clinical trial data and the regulatory and scientific requirements of the documents we prepare * demonstrate a solid understanding of study design * confidently work with others to develop study protocols from brief outlines, and take responsibility for a variety of clinical documents for a wide range of both international and local sponsors, across all therapeutic areas * coordinate and lead local and global writing teams for programs of studies * apply knowledge and experience in the training and guidance of more junior writers * interact directly with international project team members and sponsors, proactively manage his/her own deliverables, and identify and respond appropriately with solutions to any potential issues and problems * multi-task, balancing project lead roles with review responsibilities for others, and helping out colleagues in the team on a planned or ad hoc basis * work with minimal direction, identify project needs, and create project timelines These are full-time positions, which may be either part or fully office-based in our modern, purpose-built facilities in Reading, Berkshire or Livingston, West Lothian, or fully home-based. We value individuality, fresh ideas, and the contribution that our employees make to our success. In return we offer career opportunities providing flexibility and growth across the organisation, covering multiple locations, a competitive salary and a fantastic benefits package including bonus scheme, contributory pension, Private Medical Cover, Permanent Health Insurance and strong focus on health and wellbeing. If you are already working as a Medical Writer and looking for a new opportunity in a well-established, friendly and growing team, we would love to hear from you! Qualifications / Experience A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a life science-related discipline, with broad-ranging experience as a medical writer within a pharmaceutical research environment, including lead writer roles in preparing clinical study protocols and/or reports for Phase II to III trials. We are also interested in candidates with CTD writing experience and/or experience of writing in support of medical device and diagnostic development. We know that meaningful results require not only the right approach but also the right people. Regardless of your role, we invite you to reimagine healthcare with us. You will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward and ultimately improve human health outcomes. Whatever your career goals, we are here to ensure you get there! We invite you to join IQVIA