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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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Medical Advisor - Copy Approval
Permanent / Berkshire, England
Medical Advisor - Copy Approval (Final Signatory Required) Pharma-Partners are currently partnering with a leading biopharmaceutical company to hire two final medical signatories to support the delivery of compliant promotional and non-promotional materials within their haematology/oncology and speciality medicine divisions. With a strong, diverse pipeline and several key launches anticipated over the coming years this is a great time to join a growing business and have the opportunity to develop internally. Key Responsibilities Provide brand support for the preparation and final signatory approval of promotional and non-promotional material and activities. Support the continued implementation of a Code Compliant system for all promotional and non-promotional activities, ensuring the company is in line with ABPI standards, the MHRA blue guide for advertising and promotion and all applicable international Codes of Practice (EFPIA, IFPMA, and respective National Codes and National Regulatory Bodies) at all times. Provision of workable compliant solutions to support business development opportunities/product launches and contribute to the development of marketing campaigns Timely, accurate review and approval of materials in accordance with the relevant Codes of Practice. Provide Guidance to overseas affiliates and UK Affiliate as and when required Actively participate in cross-functional medical review projects to build medical review standard practices and solutions for the business Candidate Requirements: MD/MPharm that has experience as an ABPI final signatory is essential Experience working in a pharmaceutical industry across a range of therapeutic areas Attention to detail, used to working in a face paced environment and is a strong communicator Salary and Remuneration: This role is offering a competitive remuneration 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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Medical Advisor - Product Launch
Permanent / Berkshire, England
Medical Advisor - Product Launch Pharma-Partners are currently partnering with a globally renowned top 10 pharmaceutical company to hire a Medical Advisor within Dermatology. With a strong, diverse portfolio in specialty medicine and robust product pipeline this is a great opportunity for an established medical/scientific affairs professional to work on a pivotal product launch for the business. The company is known for developing high performers and offering great career progression. Key Responsibilities Represent the affiliate's medical/scientific voice of expertise for assigned product(s) and relevant therapeutic areas. Provide medical / scientific expert advice / guidance to key customers for assigned products and relevant therapeutic areas, including scientific exchange and professional relationship development with key thought leaders / external experts. Provide medical / scientific input into Medical Affairs strategies for the affiliate medical department and commercial plans, as required, and medical / scientific support for medical department activities under the overall direction of the Affiliate Medical Director Provide medical affairs support to cross-functional affiliate teams Ensure that the medical affairs role is fully integrated to support the strategy and execution of affiliate business, while being functionally independent. Candidate Requirements: Medical Degree, Pharmacy degree or Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline Previous experience of working in a medical affairs role is essential. Experience in dermatology/immunology would be advantageous. Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills. Salary and Remuneration: This role is offering a competitive remuneration package. 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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Medical Director - Clinical Development - Endocrinology
Permanent / London, England
Medical Director - Clinical Development - Endocrinology 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 Endocrinology (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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Medical Director - Clinical Development - Cardiology
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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UK Medical Affairs Advisor - Neurology
Permanent / Berkshire, England
UK Medical Affairs Advisor - Neurology Pharma-Partners is assisting a medium-sized Global pharmaceutical business with a new hire for its UK medical affairs team focused on Neurology. The growing UK medical affiliate team is made of experienced medical professionals across all therapeutic teams, not just Neurology, and would be a challenging and dynamic environment in which Medical Advisor could learn rapidly. As the local medical lead for Neurology products you will work closely with commercial, regulatory, and market access colleagues to ensure medical & scientific expertise in shared and driven across the business. Becoming the medical champion for marketed brands is important, as is encouraging to the business' future successes by contributing to the medical analysis of in-licensing opportunities in the Neuroscience / CNS space. Responsibilities: Provide medical input into commercial decision-making for marketed and pre-launch Neurology products Help develop and maintain national relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), and other external stakeholders Provide efficient and ethical compliance guidance for all medical matters, in accordance with codes of practice (ABPI, IPHA) and internals SOPs Work with wider affiliate functions such as Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety, and Medical Information, to support the medical management of marketed and pipeline Neurology products Support senior medical affairs leaders, where appropriate deputising in internal cross-functional meetings and contributing to decision-making Requirements: Qualified physician or pharmacist (GMC/GPhC registered) Significant post-qualification experience in clinical medicine or clinical/retail pharmacy in the NHS or an equivalent setting Pharma industry experience in medical or scientific affairs over a number of years A current ABPI Final Medical Signatory would be "nice to have" though someone aiming to gain this will certainly be considered Therapy area experience in Neurology is desirable and not essential A confident communicator who can works in a changing cross-functional environment Someone who is up for a challenge and keen to learn quickly 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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