Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Scientific Content Development
• Apply knowledge of editorial processes related to briefing, information management, internal review, quality control/data verification, styling, and editing.
• Utilize key information sources for content development (e.g., scientific databases, regulatory websites, disease-specific websites).
• Conduct desk research, organize findings, and report as needed.
• Develop high-quality scientific content across various project types, ensuring:
Style and format are appropriate for the target audience and use
Grammar and punctuation are accurate
Correct formatting is applied
Client-specific terminology is used when relevant
Data in the text, tables, and figures are verified against original sources
Scientific claims are supported by relevant references
Review comments are accurately incorporated at each stage of the project
• Perform quality control checks (data and references), addressing discrepancies as needed.
• Attend client meetings (virtual or in-person) and seek guidance when necessary.
• Stay up-to-date on relevant therapeutic areas.
• Ensure appropriate handling of copyright permissions.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Understand project costing and deliver tasks within budget, flagging potential issues where costs may exceed allocated hours.
• Prioritize workload to meet internal and external deadlines, identifying potential challenges in meeting these deadlines.
• Understand how individual project deliverables contribute to overall client objectives.
External Liaison
• Communicate effectively with clients and external experts to support project work.
• Participate in project update/status meetings with clients, suppliers, and experts.
Develop agendas, review/update status sheets, and document meeting minutes.
• Ensure that all external communication is clear and well-reviewed as required.
Processes and Compliance
• Apply company-specific processes and systems (e.g., file management, reference tracking, version control).
• Ensure proper use of email, Microsoft 365, and communication channels.
• Complete weekly resource tracking and timesheet entries.
• Understand and apply client-specific processes, such as database management and review/approval procedures.
• Familiarize with and adhere to relevant industry guidelines (e.g., GPP, ICMJE, ABPI, PhRMA, CONSORT).
• Meet chargeable time goals for the role.
Training
• Participate in training sessions to enhance core skills and competencies.
• Maintain an ongoing personal training log.
• Assist in onboarding new team members, as needed.
Person Specification
Essential
• Degree in a life science field (e.g., pharmacology, pharmacy, medicine, biomedical/biological sciences).
• Relevant medical writing experience in a communications agency (1–1.5 years).
• Strong editorial/writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in teams.
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
Desirable
• Advanced degree (e.g., MSc, PhD).
• Experience in extra-curricular writing (e.g., blogs, websites, journal clubs, editing).
• Previous academic or pharmaceutical writing experience.