Medical Writer (Medical Communications)

Who are we?

dna Communications is an integrated medical/healthcare communications agency with two primary divisions; medical education and public relations. Part of the IPG DXTRA Healthcare ecosystem, the dna Communications Medical Education team offers clients high-level insights into the ever-changing commercial landscape through strategic, medical educational, behavioural change and engagement programmes.

They pride themselves on their supportive team-led culture with a strong focus on work/life balance, team collaboration and proactive development and training for progression.

What is the role?

Our content team is the strongest it has ever been and we'd love for it to keep growing! Our Medical Writers have a key role in content development and will use their industry knowledge and scientific expertise to support over several accounts.

This role will support across a range of medical affairs project types, including meeting materials and slide decks, in global accounts covering oncology, rare diseases and dermatology.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating and developing medical education copy across a range of outputs including training decks, speaker decks for symposia, meetings or advisory boards, congress posters, website content, manuscripts, and abstracts.
• Liaising directly with the client directly on scientific and content matters.
• Reviewing work of other writers.
• Working closely with the Client Experience team to ensure budgets and timelines are adhered to.
• Keeping up to date with key developments in therapy areas and regulations.

Who are you?

• Already working as a Medical Writer or strong Associate/Junior MW on a range of medical education outputs.
• 1+ years in medical education/communications writing.
• 1+ years in a medical education/communications agency.
• Scientific or medical degree (ideally MSc/PhD).
• Strong knowledge of the drug development process.
• Strong knowledge of the ABPI code.
• Proven experience writing for advisory boards, SCPs, symposia, training decks, manuscripts and abstracts.
• Critical and strategic thinking skills.
• Team player.
• Time management

Experience would be ideal in:

• Therapy areas including oncology, rare diseases and dermatology
• Publications writing - manuscripts, abstracts, posters

Anything else?

We are based in London with a very modern office space in Liverpool Street, which boasts a roof terrace (with some pretty awesome views!), a spacious design and plenty of office perks! Follow the link to see a full tour (password: 'office') https://vimeo.com/472688193/0d86f82335

We would be looking for someone who could work on a hybrid basis with 2 days per week in the office.

Unfortunately we cannot offer sponsorship for this role.

Note from the talent team:

We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in dna Communications. We will review all applications within five working days and be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, down to volume, we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us, unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.

At IPG we are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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