Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary:
We are a global medical communications agency blending deep scientific expertise with creative brilliance to inspire change. Behaviour change starts with inspiration. By infusing vibrant creativity into our work, we produce engaging medical communications that have the power to captivate and spark action.
Our absolute commitment to scientific precision across diverse therapy areas, including the complex fields of rare disease, oncology and advanced therapies, ensures we can make change a reality. For over 10 years, our team of exceptional PhD and advanced degree medical writers, strategists and world-class creatives have generated award-winning innovation across medical affairs and commercial disciplines.
We are driven by a desire to create inspiring work that changes lives for the better, always guided by our core values; INTEGRITY, IMAGINATION, AGILITY, COLLABORATION and EMPOWERMENT that underpin who we are and the positive culture of our team.
Part of Synaptiq Health, our network is made up of market access & HEOR consultancy, Initiate and healthcare PR specialist, Beyond PR.
ROLE
Could you be our next Senior Medical Writer? In this role, youll work as content lead across a number of accounts and therapy areas. You will develop engaging and accurate copy for selected healthcare communications projects covering scientific communications, brand communications and patient communications. Youll also participate in proposals and pitches for your accounts and/or potential new clients in key therapy areas
Joining this team offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of our US presence. You'll be at the forefront of exciting projects, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future and helping expand our operations in this dynamic location. If you're eager to make an impact and be part of something transformative, this is the perfect chance to help build and influence the success of our Boston team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Independently develop and write engaging, accurate and fully referenced content for a wide variety of accounts and medical materials including print, digital applications, internal communications and meeting materials
Act as in-house therapy area expert, taking on the role of scientific lead on medium-sized account(s), with support from senior team members, where appropriate
Participate in the development and delivery of proposals for new business, including within your designated accounts
Attend client and thought-leader meetings and teleconferences, leading on the content discussions as appropriate
Develop and maintain excellent relationships with all other departments, and collaboratively work with the design, development and accounts teams to produce high-quality communications
Manage personal workload and schedules, actively responding to fluctuating business workloads
Actively contribute toward optimising ways of working within the medical team
Be a brand guardian, both for our own company brand as well as for our clients
Ensure all work allocated is executed within the timeline and schedule provided and to record all hours worked accurately
Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
At least 3 years of experience working within a medical communications agency
Educated to advanced degree or post-graduate level in life sciences or relevant area
Therapy area experience in immunology or oncology highly desirable
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work simultaneously on more than one project
Good knowledge and understanding of current international life sciences arena
Ability to provide realistic ideas for projects which deliver on clients objectives
Experience across various channels of healthcare communications
Ability to write accurately and creatively in a fast-paced environment and to meet reasonable timelines
Adaptability and flexibility to changing priorities
Able to work as part of a team or solo
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients
Sound judgement and decision making skills with ability to distinguish when further supervision is needed
Demonstrated ability to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline metrics
Strong software and computer skills, including MS Office applications
OUR REWARDS
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (60% employer contribution)
Access to 401(k) investment options, with an employer matching contribution up to 4%
A range of paid time off benefits, including vacation leave, public holidays and sick leave.
We look forward to hearing from you!