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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Permanent / London, England
Medical Affairs Manager - Immunology Pharma-Partners is working with a leading biotechnology business with marketed and pipeline drugs across a range of therapeutic areas. This role has line management responsibility for several direct reports and is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to take on management for the first time or for those looking to build on their leadership skills. Key responsibilities: Develop and implement medical strategy Line manage a Medical Affairs team Support the development of EU strategies by working closely with EU Medical Affairs colleagues Collaborate with the Health Economics team to ensure market access of products Work with local and global teams on evidence generation plans and IITs Be the medical expert for the designated therapy area and provide internal training where necessary As part of a cross functional team provide medical input into lifecycle management plans Establish and maintain relationships with KOLs Review and approve materials in line with the ABPI Code of Practice Candidate Requirements: GMC registered Medical Doctor UK affiliate Medical Affairs experience as a Medical Advisor or equivalent Experience as a Final Signatory Leadership skills Salary & Remuneration: Competitive basic annual salary plus a benefits package to include company car/car allowance, bonus and long-term incentives 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 - UK & Ireland Pharma-Partners is working with a small/mid-sized specialty pharmaceutical business with a diverse portfolio across multiple therapy areas as they look to recruit a new UK & Ireland Medical Director. Reporting into EU Medical and as the most senior medic for the affiliate, this position is responsible for developing and implementing country level strategy whilst providing medical and scientific expertise to colleagues. The Medical Director is part of the affiliate leadership team and will input into key cross functional projects. In this role you will manage a small team including Medical Advisors, MSLs, Medical Information and Pharmacovigilance. This opportunity is open for a first time Medical Director providing you are a UK registered Medical Doctor, have Medical Affairs line management experience, and have worked as a Therapy Area Head, Head of Medical Affairs, Medical Lead/Manager or equivalent. Role Responsibilities: Provide medical leadership to activities across the UK & Ireland Member of affiliate Leadership Team Line manage, coach and lead the medical department Development of medical affairs strategy in collaboration with business partners and regional teams Direct post-marketed Clinical Research activities Oversee Pharmacovigilance and Medical Information activities Develop influential relationships with KOLs Ensure high standards of compliance across the business Candidate Requirements: Medical Doctor (must be GMC registered) Significant amount of pharmaceutical industry experience in Medical Affairs Demonstrable competence in and understanding of Medical Affairs strategy Proven leadership and line management skills Effective communicator Salary & Remuneration: Competitive basic annual salary plus a benefits package to include car allowance and annual bonus scheme 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 Affairs Manager - UK&I Pharma-Partners is working with a leading biotechnology business with marketed and pipeline drugs across a range of therapeutic areas. This role has line management responsibility for several direct reports and is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to take on management for the first time or for those looking to build on their leadership skills. Key responsibilities: Develop and implement medical strategy for therapeutic area divsion Line manage a Medical Affairs team Support the development of EU strategies by working closely with EU Medical Affairs colleagues Collaborate with the Health Economics team to ensure market access of products Work with local and global teams on evidence generation plans and IITs Be the medical expert for the designated therapy area and provide internal training where necessary As part of a cross functional team provide medical input into lifecycle management plans Establish and maintain relationships with KOLs Review and approve materials in line with the ABPI Code of Practice Candidate Requirements: GMC registered Medical Doctor UK affiliate Medical Affairs experience as a Medical Advisor or equivalent Experience as a Final Signatory Leadership skills Salary & Remuneration: Competitive basic annual salary plus a benefits package to include company car/car allowance, bonus and long-term incentives 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 - 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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Permanent / London, England
Medical Director - Clinical Development - Nephrology 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 Nephrology (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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