Key responsibilities: The role of a Medical Writer is a junior position with an editorial team. The candidate is usually expected to have a PhD as a minimum or have experience within a writing focused role (communications, publications etc). Once joining as an Associate Medical Writer or Medical Writer, an individual will build upon their existing knowledge and become familiar with various therapy areas. Candidates will also become knowledgeable of the ABPI code of practice.
The overall focus of the role will be to provide scientific input and logistical support for a variety of materials. Typically, a medical writer will sit within a medical education agency and provide support on materials such as symposia materials, advisory boards and publications.
The role of a Medical Writer is typically an independent role and as such can have homeworking flexibility. Medical Writers will still interact with clients and will also attend meetings and events with the support of the client services team.
Previous roles/experience would include: Associate Medical Writer, Postdoctoral Researcher
Usually reports into:Principal Medical Writer, Scientific Director or Editorial Team Lead
Sits within this team:Editorial or Medical Writing
Qualifications:PhD minimum. Some agency may welcome MSc graduates
Salary band:£25,000 - £30,000 Basic Salary Pension, Annual Leave, Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
Related topics: Associate Medical Writer, Medical Writer, Editorial, Medical Writing, Medical Education, Advertising, Digital, Pharmaceuticals, Publications, Manuscripts, Slide Decks, Advisory Boards, Website Copy, Booklets, Medical Communications, Medcomms, Healthcare Communications, PhD
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Permanent / London, England
UK Medical Director Pharma-Partners is supporting a small well established pharmaceutical business to recruit a new permanent UK Medical Director. This organisation has a number of legacy products in two main therapy areas and is looking to build on this stability with new key launches in 2021 and 2022. Working as the medical head of the UK operation and as part of the country leadership team, you will drive affiliate medical decision-making. This role also exists to manage and develop a head office and field-based medical affairs team, consisting of both experienced and newly appointed team members. You will collaborate with departmental managers and their teams on a daily basis, and act as the local figurehead for all things medical. This opportunity reports into the UK General Manager and will forge a strong working relationship with regional medical affairs leaders. Responsibilities: Implementation of regional medical affairs strategy at a UK level, which involves ensuring the medical/scientific credibility and integrity of all activities conducted within the UK business Acts as the senior leader for UK medical affairs decision-making, working seamlessly with the General Manager, Business Unit Directors, Regulatory Head, and Finance Director Development and proactive maintenance of key scientific relationships with national Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) within the disease area, as well as payors and reimbursement authorities Drive the performance of a team of MSLs and Medical Advisors for the UK Represent the organisation as appropriate at national, regional, and international meetings and congresses Requirements: GMC registered Physician or GPhC registered Pharmacist Significant post-qualification experience in clinical medicine or clinical pharmacy Significant experience in medical affairs in the pharmaceutical industry Some experience of product launch and ideally leading decision-making on local pre-launch medical affairs activity ABPI Final Medical Signatory status is essential Someone who is happy working in a relatively small country operation and flat structure, where your role can often be broader than just the job description To apply for this position please use the "Easy Apply" option or feel free to send your CV directly to the Pharma-Partners team via email info@pharma-partners.co.uk
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Permanent / London, England
Medical Manager - Oncology Diagnostics Pharma-Partners is currently recruiting a Medical Manager for a leading pharmaceutical company to work in their diagnostics division. This role will contribute to the delivery of high quality patient care, and the success of the affiliate by supporting the development and subsequent implementation of the medical/non-promotional plan with high standards of ethics, compliance and safety. With a strong focus on Oncology diagnostics across genomic sequencing, tissue sampling and in vitro techniques this role requires disease area and clinical expertise as well as business understanding to support the appropriate use of high medical value products in collaboration with other key stakeholders. Responsibilities: Lead the development of the local Medical Strategy and Medical Plan within defined disease area(s) Implement the local Medical/Non-Promotional Plan (accountable for all Plan outcomes and budget), including: Leadership of the therapeutic area expert (TAE) advice-seeking plan, including advisory boards Leadership of the investigator initiated study (IIS) program and oversight of ongoing studies Provide strategic medical review (and approval if appropriate) for promotional & non-promotional materials and communications Lead/support local evidence generation program Support cross-functional activities with a focus on 'high-medical value' areas / products and adoption of our technologies into clinical practice Enable compliance in an increasingly complex regulatory environment Horizon scanning - evaluating the potential medical benefit of new technologies/interventions The Candidate: Advanced Degree of MD, PharmD or PhD in a scientific discipline is preferred Previous Medical Affairs experience required, ideally as a Medical Advisor/Scientific Advisor Relevant therapeutic experience within oncology or diagnostics would be beneficial Strategic mindset, strong influencer and great communications Remuneration: Basic annual salary depending on experience plus a standard benefits package To apply for this position please use the "Apply" option or feel free to send your CV directly to the Pharma-Partners team via email info@pharma-partners.co.uk
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Permanent / London, England
Medical Director - Clinical Development - Cardiology Pharma-Partners is working with a fast-growing Global CRO to help increase the medical expertise of the business in certain key therapeutic specialties. This organisation has expanded organically and has an operational office presence in multiple countries across the globe. A large proportion of the clinical research projects they manage for biotech sponsors are in rare diseases, across different therapy areas, which means their medical leaders are truly involved in high-science and innovation. A Medical Director in this business is involved "top to bottom" activities, and will find you operating in a flatter more agile structure compared to larger CRO environments where decision-making can sometimes be less rapid. Acting as the therapeutic subject matter expert for global and regional clinical trials cross different phases, you will provide on-going medical expertise for: Clinical trial design and site selection Clinical Study Report creation (CSRs) Trial feasibility assessments Management of Medical Information Regulatory document assessment and submission Supporting Business Development teams, staying involved in proposal meetings and sponsor engagement Management of drug safety activities and medical monitoring responsibility Candidate requirements include: Qualified physician (local country registration required) Recognised specialist in Cardiovascular medicine (Board Certified or equivalent) Experience in clinical research in pharmaceutical medicine, either in a CRO environment or pharma/biotech setting Regional and/or global trial management experience Medical monitoring experience and an understanding of global drug safety best practice Ideally experience of providing medical support to business development activities, including bid defence Someone who enjoys a busy and fast-paced role Good experience managing multiple projects and challenges at one time To apply for this position please use the "Easy Apply" option or feel free to send your CV directly to the Pharma-Partners team via email info@pharma-partners.co.uk
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Permanent / London, England
Medical Director - Clinical Development - Neurology Pharma-Partners is working with a fast-growing Global CRO to help increase the medical expertise of the business in certain key therapeutic specialties. This organisation has expanded organically and has an operational office presence in multiple countries across the globe. A large proportion of the clinical research projects they manage for biotech sponsors are in rare diseases, across different therapy areas, which means their medical leaders are truly involved in high-science and innovation. A Medical Director in this business is involved "top to bottom" activities, and will find you operating in a flatter more agile structure compared to larger CRO environments where decision-making can sometimes be less rapid. Acting as the therapeutic subject matter expert for global and regional clinical trials cross different phases, you will provide on-going medical expertise for: Clinical trial design and site selection Clinical Study Report creation (CSRs) Trial feasibility assessments Management of Medical Information Regulatory document assessment and submission Supporting Business Development teams, staying involved in proposal meetings and sponsor engagement Management of drug safety activities and medical monitoring responsibility Candidate requirements include: Qualified physician (local country registration required) Recognised specialist in Neuroscience (Board Certified or equivalent) Experience in clinical research in pharmaceutical medicine, either in a CRO environment or pharma/biotech setting Regional and/or global trial management experience Medical monitoring experience and an understanding of global drug safety best practice Ideally experience of providing medical support to business development activities, including bid defence Someone who enjoys a busy and fast-paced role Good experience managing multiple projects and challenges at one time To apply for this position please use the "Easy Apply" option or feel free to send your CV directly to the Pharma-Partners team via email info@pharma-partners.co.uk
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Permanent / London, England
Medical Science Liaison - South UK Pharma-Partners is currently supporting a specialist global pharma company with a new MSL team build in preparation for a key product launch. This role will be a key part of a growing medical affairs team. Not only would this position be key in external interactions with KOLs and HCPs across the UK but will have insights and input into medical plans and wider business activities, supporting the Medical Managers and Medical Director where required. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain long-term professional relationships with clinical trial investigators, key opinion leaders (KOLs) and HCPs Utilises superior therapy area and product knowledge to engage with HCPs through non-promotional evidence-based scientific dialogue and presentations Discuss scientific research concepts and ideas with investigators Provide/develop speaker training to ensure scientific and medical accuracy Collaborate with colleagues to actively support medical and scientific meetings by collecting and interpreting insights competitive intelligence /presentations/ results The Candidate: Advanced Degree of PharmD, MD or PhD in a scientific discipline is preferred Previous Medical Science Liaison Experience, ideally in a pre-launch setting Relevant therapeutic experience within immunology/rheumatology/nephrology Strategic mindset, strong influencer and great communications Remuneration: Basic annual salary depending on experience plus a standard benefits package To apply for this position please use the "Apply" option or feel free to send your CV directly to the Pharma-Partners team via email info@pharma-partners.co.uk
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