Senior Medical Writer

Developing Talent

• Oversee the work of and provide clear direction to junior scientific services colleagues, delegating responsibilities and tasks where appropriate to provide experience, growth and knowledge transfer
• Review copy and provide helpful and clear constructive feedback to junior team members
• Assist junior team members with interpreting external feedback and applying learnings
• Help guide junior team members in their own strategic development by clearly explaining how to incorporate strategic concepts into projects
• Assist junior team members in identifying tasks and responsibilities that need to be prioritised and explaining the rationale
• Provide effective line management, and supervise and support your team to help them achieve their objectives

Taking the Initiative

• Ask team members (across all levels) for feedback, and proactively implement learnings
• Own responsibility for your personal development, regularly looking for other ways to learn and grow professionally by maximising exposure to new opportunities, making the most of training and requesting training as required
• Undertake tasks outside of the specifics of the job description where business reasons require it

Adherence to company best working practices

Undertake tasks outside of the specifics of the job description where business reasons require it

Senior Medical writers are required to adhere to HCG’s standard policies and procedures. Failure to comply with any policy may result in retraining, disciplinary action and/or possible dismissal. Copies of HCG policies, including but not limited to the following, are available from HR:

• Ethical Working Practices
• Client Confidentiality Agreements
• Timesheet Submission Practices
• Email, Internet, and Electronic Information Policy
• Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Policy

Skills and Experience:

Essential

• Educated to degree level in a relevant science subject or 3 years’ relevant experience
• Experience with medical writing, in particular Publications work
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office programmes (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
• Have an excellent command of the English language in both written and verbal communications

Desirable

• Previous experience in a medical communications agency or industry would be advantageous
• Previous line management experience would be advantageous
• A keen interest in working and developing scientific expertise across a range of therapy areas
• Ability to travel

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