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Key responsibilities: The Principal Medical Writer will work across a range of UK, Global and European medical communications activities, build on their existing therapeutic and project experience and use insights to generate innovative ways of engaging healthcare professionals and patients. You will typically lead one client account and provide scientific support to others.
A Principal Medical Writer is a key part of the team, balancing the responsibilities of developing the scientific strategy for projects with day to day delivery of high-quality content. At this level, an individual may start to manage a medical writer.
As a senior member within an agency, a Principal Medical Writer will be responsible for growing an account organically whilst also identifying new business opportunities. The individual will also be expected to attend client and external meetings – this could involve small advisory boards, or weeklong conferences within a specified therapy area.
Previous roles/experience would include:Senior Medical Writer
Usually reports into:Scientific Director or Editorial Director
Sits within this team:Editorial or Medical Writing
Qualifications:PhD minimum
Salary band:£45,000 - £55,000 Basic Salary Pension, Annual Leave, Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
Related topics: Principal Medical Writer, Medical Communications, Healthcare Communications, MedComms, Medical Education, Medical Writing, Homeworking, Pharmaceuticals, Publications, Editorial, PhD, Communications, Science Writing
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Senior Medical Information Associate
Permanent / Bristol, England
Senior Medical Information Associate Pharma-Partners are currently working with an international pharmaceutical company with a diverse product portfolio due to significant historic acquisition and licencing deals. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business and work in a close knit medical team, working across the PAGB and ABPI codes and on several different therapeutic areas. This position will manage aspects of a medical and technical information service, contribute to the development and implementation of optimal strategies and act as an internal medical expert for PAGB related products. Responsibilities: Answer complex enquires in response to questions about company products from HCP's, Sales Representatives and members of the public in accordance with ABPI and PAGB Ensure that all Medical Information enquiries are accurately recorded in the enquiry management system in accordance with department SOPs and legislative requirements To develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the product portfolio (both pharma and consumer healthcare) and provide technical expertise on the Codes of Practice, in particular PAGB Provide training and guidance to peers within Medical Information and the across the business, as required Ensure that promotional and non-promotional materials developed by the company is in accordance with the Codes of Practice and other applicable rules and regulations Conduct literature searches, analyse data, critically appraise clinical papers, produce reports, extract trends and themes Lead on key departmental and corporate projects and initiatives Deputise for the Medical Information Manager, take a lead on projects and work with a number of internal and external stakeholders The Candidate: Science degree - Bsc, Msc, PhD, MPharm or MD A minimum of 2 years Regulatory/Medical Information experience Working knowledge of the PAGB code Copy approval experience ideally 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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Medical Manager - Dermatology
Permanent / West London, London
Medical Manager - Dermatology - UK & Ireland Pharma-Partners is working with a specialist pharmaceutical company to hire a Medical Affairs Manager for their UK & Ireland Medical Affairs team. This is a key role that is responsible for devising and implementing medical strategy for a selection of portfolio products and pipeline compounds. Our client has recenetly announced positive PIII results for a monoclonal antibody treatment and has plans to launch said biologic later this year. In addition to the existing pipeline, it is expected that the business will seek out acquisition opportunities to expand the offering and explore new ways to meet patient needs in the Dermatology space. Responsibilities: Develop and implement portfolio/pipeline strategy for assigned products Manage the designated UK&I medical budget Provide medical input into Market Access activities as required Support Marketing Team with brand planning Provide medical expertise for cross functional projects Functional leadership of MSLs for brands (not line management) Build and maintain relationships with KOLs Be a point of contact for and liaise regularly global colleagues Act as an internal scientific expert and provide training to colleagues where needed Review and approve materials in line with the ABPI Code of Practice Candidate Requirements: UK registered Physician or Pharmacist Must have Medical Affairs experience as a Medical Advisor (or equivalent) in the UK ABPI Final Signatory Cross functional project experience Strong communication skills Salary & Remuneration: This position can pay between £65,000 - 95,000 basic salary per annum (depending on experience) plus benefits package on top to include car allowance and annual bonus 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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Senior Medical Advisor - Gastro
Permanent / London, England
Senior Medical Advisor - Gastro Pharma-Partners is working with a leading and large pharmaceutical business with marketed and pipeline drugs across a range of therapeutic areas. The Senior Medical Advisor will be heavily involved in leading medical affairs projects for our clients' blockbuster Gastro drug. This will include delivering activities in the areas of insight gathering, medical education, scientific communication and real-world evidence generation. The drug has a number of marketed uses in the UK and there is a considerable amount of ongoing research for new indications at PIII. Being part of such a major brand team you will be required to work closely and collaboratively with a large Marketing group. This role reports into the disease area Medical Director and is part of a team of 7. It's worth noting that this position can be recruited at Medical Advisor level and Final Signatory training offered. At this level candidates must already have at least 1 year of UK Medical/Scientific Advisor experience. Key responsibilities: Lead the delivery of the medical plan and tactics Input into medical and disease area strategy Provide scientific and medical expertise to colleagues in Medical Affairs, Marketing, and Commercial groups Integral part of the cross functional brand team Collaborate with clinical operations on delivery of key clinical trials in the UK Lead on insight gathering and real-world evidence generation projects Support Market Access with HTA submissions Provide internal training Establish and maintain relationships with KOLs Review and approve materials in line with the ABPI Code of Practice (training to become a Final Signatory if not already) Represent the business and engage with therapeutic leaders at all relevant major international conferences Candidate Requirements: Medical or Pharmacy degree with appropriate UK registration UK Medical Advisor experience (or equivalent role) Final Signatory status is highly desirable but candidates can be trained Experience in Immunology preferred but not essential Effective in communicating and stakeholder management Salary & Remuneration: Competitive basic annual salary plus a benefits package to include company car/car allowance and yearly bonus 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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Senior Medical Advisor - Diabetes
Permanent / Hampshire, England
Senior Medical Advisor - Diabetes Pharma-Partners are currently supporting a leading global pharma company hire a Senior Medical Advisor for their significant Diabetes portfolio. This is a newly created position due to company growth and will be a key part of the Diabetes franchise. This role is suitable for an experienced physician currently working within diabetes looking to make their first move into the industry or someone already working in industry looking to take more of a leading role. The role will be part of a large team, work closely with internal and external stakeholders to execute the medical plan and work closely with multiple business functions providing key medical and clinical input into projects. Responsibilities: To provide medical expertise in Diabetes across the product portfolio To develop effective partnerships with relevant cross functional groups To develop effective partnerships with clinicians, other key influencers and external groups. To provide visible leadership to other members of the Medical Department and the broader UK business To contribute Medical Education activities which may include business planning, approval and certification of materials and joint working with other functions. Understand and anticipate the scientific information needs of all local/regional customers (payers, patients, health care providers) Contribute to the development of medical strategies to support brand commercialisation activities Offer scientific and creative input, contribute to the development, review, and approval of promotional materials for the brand team. Support training of sales representatives, and other medical representatives. The Candidate: GMC Registered Physician, ideally with clinical experience within Diabetes Previous Medical Affairs is preferred Effective communicator and team player Excellent presentation and project management skills 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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Global Medical Advisor - Oncology
Permanent / London, England
Job title: Global Medical Advisor - Oncology A rapidly growing pharma company in Central London is looking to hire an experience pharmaceutical physician to act as medical lead for a key asset. The role would work at a global level and have autonomy over strategy and execution for several products. You will work closely with senior leadership and have exposure to CMO, CEO level discussions. Responsibilities: Strategic Medical Affairs leadership for a given product, products or designated therapy area Act as strategic medical affairs advisor to the respective commercial business unit and works cross-functionally with other internal partners to provide product/therapy area medical expertise across all business areas Coordinate launch planning activities for key product(s) of strategic interest; develop key medical data summaries / presentations and the like to ensure successful market preparation for new products. Undertake expert assessment of new products / value add medicine opportunities and provide expert medical insights and analysis for key product acquisition and development projects. Identify and engage with key external experts within given product/therapy area, so as to ensure that external insights inform medical affairs strategic plans, and internal development opportunities; identify key medical trends and emerging issues with respect to a given therapy area and inform project teams as necessary. Requirements: GMC registered physician ABPI final signatory and previous medical affairs experience Having worked at regional, European or global level would be advantageous Strong communicator and ability to support cross functional groups Salary and benefits: A highly competitive salary and wider benefits scheme is on offer
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