Senior/Principal Medical Writer

W2O Group ,
London, Greater London
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As a Senior/Principal Medical Writer at W2O you will be working across several therapy areas to create a range of material, ensuring the language and content is appropriate for the target audience. Naturally your work will be of the highest quality, scientifically accurate and aligned to the relevant brand. Client Work Scientific and strategic knowledge * Able to step confidently into therapeutic areas outside those already assigned * Confident in leading discussions on therapy area, drivers influencing treatment decision-making and patient pathways with clients and external experts Writing skills * Undertakes content delivery for more complex projects with minimal supervision from senior team and delegating to AMW/MWs as needed to ensure timely execution to a high standard * Clear, persuasive writing style, able to develop a compelling narrative from complex information. Able to: * Structure and write novel projects that may not have been executed previously * Take responsibility for overall quality of deliverables with minimal oversight * Apply critical thinking skills towards applying a project brief to achieve deliverables in a timely and efficient manner, challenging and evolving client briefs as appropriate to ensure a high-quality result aligned with a client's goals * Able to review junior writers' work for adherence to brief, client objectives and quality of writing, providing constructive feedback to support professional development Client liaison * Leads scientific discussion with clients and external experts as appropriate to capture briefs, resolve queries, and progress scientific content development in timely and efficient manner * Provides input and recommendations to enhance service offering and support organic growth of designated accounts Growth and New Business * Proactively identifies new business opportunities with new and existing clients * Supports the development of scientific strategy for other therapeutic areas for new business and can present this as part of a pitch presentation Self-Development * Trains/mentors and manages junior writers on writing and company processes * Provides scientific and editorial feedback regarding material development to peers in support of client goals Financial * Drives project completion, ensuring all internal deadlines are met, and proactively deals with potential issues * Provides timely and accurate communication to accounts team on writer hours, and project progress Business and Environment * Leads meetings and strategic discussions with clients, authors, and advisors * Provides a proactive, solution-focused approach towards defining client brief and expectations, resolving queries and addressing feedback Skills and experience required: * Experience in a Medical Writing role within an agency environment * Educated to at least Master's degree level in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy or a related discipline. A PhD would be an advantage, but is not essential * Proven ability to work under pressure as business needs arise * Excellent written English (vocabulary and grammar), with good attention to detail * Good interpersonal and awareness skills * Excellent IT skills, particularly using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint

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