Medical Writer - Medcomms

January 30

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OPEN Health

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OPEN Health is a global organization specializing in solving complex healthcare challenges for clients in the biopharma industry. They provide expertise in consulting, health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), market access, scientific communications, creative communications, and patient engagement. Their mission is to overcome intricate challenges by leveraging top-notch scientific, strategic, and creative skills. OPEN Health partners with global biopharmaceutical companies, driving innovation from development through market presence. With a strong focus on evidence generation and patient-centered solutions, they excel in integrating deep scientific knowledge with specialist expertise to unlock new possibilities in healthcare.

Market Access • Brand Communications • Medical Communications • Market Research • Public Relations & Advertising

501 - 1000 employees

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🧬 Biotechnology

📋 Description

• Medical Writer - Medcomms • Reports to Senior or Principal Medical Writer • Medical content development encompasses a range of deliverables including strategy/ planning, conferences, advisory boards, and interactive content. This is a fantastic role, working with on a team that partners with a growing portfolio of leading pharma clients across rare disease and oncology therapeutic areas. • Ensuring that quality control is paramount within all materials produced across the business • Developing written materials (for subsequent review by Lead / Senior Medical Writer) in line with client requirements (internal/external), timelines, Open Health Medical Communications editorial policy, ABPI Code of Practice and key product messages • May include editing as well as writing • Ensuring all written material is: • Appropriately pitched • On brief when delivered • Delivered on time • Fully referenced and, where applicable, abides by the ABPI Code of Practice • Attending conferences / advisory board meetings with Lead / Senior Medical Writer and develop first draft of report for review • Coordinating effectively and efficiently with appropriate members of the Open Health Medical Communications team • Ensuring line manager and accounts team, where appropriate, are continually updated on project progress • Developing an understanding of the various client brand and disease areas • Undertaking or directing research into therapy areas, as needed • Liaising with authors / advisors (including attending face-to-face meetings), with the support of a Lead / Senior Medical Writer

🎯 Requirements

• Experience as an Associate Medical Writer in a medcomms, healthcare agency or pharma environment • Thorough understanding of the client’s therapeutic area and ability to provide strategic input • Strong understanding of science and medicine, the healthcare environment and the medical education/communications industry • Manager, trainer, delegator • Strong leadership skills • Approachability • Significant experience in a healthcare agency or pharmaceutical company role • Excellent project management and analytical skills • Financial acumen • Ability to multitask and prioritise; excellent time management skills • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills • Attention to detail • Able to work independently and as part of a team • Competent in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook • Sound understanding of the ABPI Code of Practice

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive pay, generous paid vacation and holidays, and health insurance programs across all our locations • Ongoing training and development opportunities which foster and shape your individual career path • An active and growing commitment to bettering the communities our employees call home through our Corporate Social Responsibility program • The opportunity to thrive in a global, collaborative environment while working every day to improve health outcomes and patient wellbeing • Diverse, inclusive culture that encourages you to bring your whole self to work