Account Director in Healthcare Communications
London, £45-55K package negotiable, dependent on experience, with excellent benefits |
One of the global leaders in medical communications is looking for an experienced account director to join one of its client services teams in its London office. ...Details
You will be working directly as part of a client service team that works on international accounts with leading global pharmaceutical companies. You will be expected to think strategically and delivery projects effectively. The role will require a confident individual who will be able to communicate daily with clients and international key opinion leaders. You will have account executives and/or account managers reporting to you, and you will report directly to a Client Service Team Director.
The type of work in which you will be involved includes publication plans, primary and secondary publications, competitor analysis, slide sets, product monographs, conferences (and all related materials) and participation at strategic workshops.
You must have at least a BSc in a biological science, a PhD is advantageous but not a requirement. You should have ideally 3-4 years experience preferably within a medical communications agency. You must have direct experience of working on a variety of communications initiatives, be able to deliver projects effectively, meet deadlines, grow your accounts organically and have the experience and ability to manage junior members of staff. You will be expected to work on new business pitches and should therefore have experience in putting pitches together and have good presentation skills.
This is an opportunity with one of the worlds largest communications groups. The pace is fast at this dynamic agency and the career prospects and remuneration rewards are highly attractive.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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Account Director in Healthcare Communications, Independent agency
London, £45K upwards package, good benefits |
A very successful independent agency based in West London is looking to recruit an account director....Details
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record at senior account manager or account director level and be able to develop and drive the strategy on their accounts and have the ability to from strong partnerships with clients. He/she will also have management experience and the ability to coach, mentor and motivate more junior team members.
You must have at least a BSc in a biological science, a PhD is advantageous but not a requirement. This role requires an individual who can take the lead on accounts on both the day-to-day delivery and development of new business initiatives and in addition, has the ability to come up with creative ideas and solutions for client's communication programmes. You will work on international accounts and a fair amount of travel will be involved.
This is an opportunity to join a young, talented, dynamic and enthusiastic team where remuneration and promotions are based on a system of meritocracy. The remuneration rewards offered by this agency are highly attractive.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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Account Directors - Independent Healthcare Communications Agencies
London, £45-55K with amazing benefits! |
Talented, ambitious and have an excellent track record as a senior account manager or account director? Looking for a new challenge? Have the desire to join one of the market leaders? Want excellent career progression? Read on.......Details
Could you be one of the two Account Directors that we are looking for? Our clients (based in London and Cheshire) need strong strategic thinkers who have excellent communication skills and who would be responsible for delivering projects effectively, within timelines and budgets. Your involvement in new business acquisitions will also be a key role. Both positions have direct line management responsibilities.
These well established, independent and successful medical education agencies offer a fast paced, exciting environment to work in. In return for your experience and commitment, you will be offered a competitive basic salary and a very generous benefits package.
The successful candidates will have a BSc in a biological science and although a PhD would be favourable, it is not a requirement. You should have at least 4 years experience within a medical communications agency.
These are opportunities with leading and innovative and independent healthcare communication groups. Talent and ambition are a must for the roles!
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Therapy Director - Healthcare Communications, Independent Agency
Buckinghamshire, up to £80K with exceptional benefits and bonus |
A dynamic agency specialising in KOL management requires a talented and ambitious candidate to lead a team of account directors, managers and medical writers....Details
A very successful and growing independent healthcare communications (medical education) agency based in Buckinghamshire is looking to recruit a Therapy Director. The successful candidate will lead a team of account managers, account directors and medical writers and have full responsibility for all deliverables, team targets and forecasts. The ability to develop and drive strategy on accounts and form strong partnerships with clients and the internal team are necessary for this pivotal position, which effectively is at the level of 'second in command'.
The successful candidate will need to have management experience as it will be his/her role to coach, mentor and motivate junior team members. For this role it is expected that you will have the ability to lead and run strategic workshops for clients and foster organic growth of accounts. The successful candidate will work on international and domestic accounts; therefore, a fair amount of travel will be involved.
If you would relish the opportunity to develop your career and play a key role in shaping the future of this agency, then this may be the challenge you have been looking for. You must have a science degree, a PhD is advantageous and a track record at a senior level in a competitor agency.
Talent and ambition to be the best is a must for this role!
This is an opportunity to join a young, talented, dynamic and enthusiastic team passionate about the work they do. The remuneration offered by this agency is highly attractive and the culture is one of meritocracy.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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Senior Medical Writer
Buckinghamshire, £40K upwards with outstanding benefits, bonus and career progression! |
Would you like a new challenge? If you have 3-5 years' medical writing experience in the medical education/healthcare communications industry and would like the opportunity to grow, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join a rapidly expanding, successful healthcare communications agency based in Buckinghamshire, as a Senior Medical Writer....Details
The agency prides itself on developing strong and lasting relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and is involved with managing a variety of medical education projects ranging from identifying and working with KOLs to planning and running advisory panels and symposia. In this role you will take direct responsibility for delivering high quality medical writing for key clients. The writing projects range from abstract books and slide development to publication planning and KOL briefing. Some international travel will be required.
If you would relish the opportunity to develop your career and take on more responsibility, then this is the role for you. In addition to having 3-5 years medical writing experience, you must also have experience working with KOLs and managing medical education projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must, as is the ability to engage with KOLs and clients, holding high level clinical and scientific discussions. You will also be adaptable and willing to learn, with a desire to develop within a fast growing company.
The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary with great benefits.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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MEDICAL WRITER MEDICAL EDUCATION
London, £28-37K, excellent benefits |
A leading privately owned international medical communication agency is looking for experienced medical writers to join its teams in its London and Cheshire offices. You will be working directly as part of a team that works on international accounts with leading global pharmaceutical companies. ...Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
You will be expected to write to a high standard and to have the ability to think strategically. The roles require confident individuals who will be able to communicate daily with clients and international key opinion leaders.
You will work across a range of therapy areas, but of particular interest is experience and an interest in HIV/Aids. The type of work in which you will be involved includes publication plans, primary and secondary publications, competitor analyses, slide sets, product monographs and conferences (and all related materials).
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
You must have at least a BSc in a biological science, and preferably a PhD, (A PhD in an HIV/Aids related subject would be of particular interest) and ideally some commercial writing experience preferably within a medical communications agency, publication house or regulatory type role within the pharmaceutical industry. You must have the ability to get to grips with therapy areas outside of your particular expertise quickly, to write clearly and with scientific accuracy, and to brief and have an eye for detail. The ideal candidate should be able to use Word and PowerPoint effectively.
We are looking for talented and experienced medical writers. Do you have some commercial writing experience and are you thinking about your next career move? Our client offers excellent on the job training, fantastic career progression opportunities and excellent package.
This is an opportunity with a leading and innovative and independent healthcare communication group. Talent and ambition are a must for this role!
Medical Writer, healthcare communications, medical communications, agency, international, KOL, medical education, HIV/Aids
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Senior Medical Writer
Sussex, £35-45K with outstanding benefits |
Are you looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding healthcare communications agency, based in Horsham, as a senior member of the Scientific Solutions team (the equivalent position being a Senior Medical Writer)....Details
The agency has clients across the globe and offices in the UK and US. This position offers the challenge of maintaining and developing existing accounts for new or existing clients. Your responsibilities will include researching and writing primary and secondary manuscripts, slide kits and a variety of other medical education projects and directing and managing junior members of the team, which includes reviewing their work and providing feedback in a mentoring capacity.
The successful candidate must have a science degree (preferably a PhD) and at least 4 years medical writing experience in the medical education/healthcare communications industry. You must demonstrate excellent and versatile medical writing skills, with a meticulous eye for detail, and an understanding of the different medical education initiatives that underpin the client's strategic marketing activities. You must also demonstrate the ability to line-manage and mentor junior medical writers and to take the lead on delivering high quality materials on time and within budget. You will also have experience with new business generation (developing proposals, pitches etc.) and have excellent interpersonal skills.
This is an exciting opportunity with one of the most successful healthcare communications groups of the last ten years. In addition to a very attractive remuneration package, this company offers a dynamic, friendly and vibrant work atmosphere.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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Account Manager
Buckinghamshire, £28-37K, excellent benefits |
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Account Manager to join a rapidly expanding, successful healthcare communications agency based in Buckinghamshire....Details
The selected candidate will be responsible for helping to deliver projects in key accounts under the supervision of an Account Director and also to be an ambassador for the company. The agency prides itself on developing strong and lasting relationships with key opinion leaders(KOLs) and is involved with managing a variety of medical education projects ranging from identifying and working with KOLs to planning and running advisory panels and symposia. With excellent interpersonal skills, you will be expected to develop and provide a first class service to clients and KOLs alike. You will be responsible for managing projects ranging from Advisory panels and symposia to a variety of medical education projects. Some international travel will be required.
If you would relish the opportunity to develop your career and take on more responsibility, then this is the role for you. You must have a science degree and previous medical education/marketing agency experience working with KOLs and managing medical education projects. Training and support will be offered to assist you with your responsibilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must, as is the ability to engage with KOLs and clients, holding high level clinical and scientific discussions. You will also be adaptable and willing to learn, with a desire to develop within a fast growing company. A confident, outgoing personality would be ideal for this role.
The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary with great benefits.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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Account Manager
Buckinghamshire, £29-36K + generous benefits |
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Account Manager to join a rapidly expanding, successful healthcare communications agency based in Buckinghamshire....Details
The agency prides itself on developing strong and lasting relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and is involved with managing a variety of medical education projects ranging from identifying and working with KOLs to planning and running advisory panels and symposia. This Account Manager role, reporting directly to the Managing Director, will involve developing and improving the KOL analytics and profiling tool used by this agency. You will also be expected to project manage and deliver on all key KOL identification and profiling projects. The ideal candidate for this role will have good analytical skills but also excellent interpersonal skills, since the role will involve client and KOL contact.
If you would relish the opportunity to develop your career and take on more responsibility, then this is the role for you. You must have a science degree and previous medical education/marketing agency experience working with KOLs. Training and support will be offered to assist you with your day-to-day responsibilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must, as is the ability to engage with KOLs and clients. You will also be adaptable and willing to learn, with a desire to develop within a fast growing company.
The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary with great benefits.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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Senior Medical Writer
Sussex, £40K upwards plus benefits |
Due to extensive new business wins a leader in the healthcare communications industry is keen to recruit a Senior Medical Writer. The ideal candidate will be educated to degree or PhD level and have at least 3 years experience as a Medical Writer in the medical communications industry....Details
Bringing your degree to the fore we require that previous experience and knowledge of several therapeutic areas, in particular (but not restricted to) contraception/women's health, gastroenterology, oncology, transplant medicine, wound management will be sought after.
Reporting to the Editorial Team Leader you should be able to demonstrate a high standard of accuracy and literacy, and attention to detail as well as understand scientific data and terminology. In addition, it is expected that you will have written a broad variety of communication materials.
This position will attract a driven individual who seeks to develop their career within a small and successful medical communications agency. At this level you will be expected to take the scientific lead on your accounts with minimal supervision on a day to day basis.
Amongst the above duties you will be asked to contribute to new business development for existing and new clients, assist in the development of proposals, and play an active role in preparation and delivery of pitches/presentations.
The pace is fast at this dynamic agency and the career prospects and remuneration rewards are highly attractive for the right candidate.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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SENIOR MEDICAL WRITER MED ED
London, £35-48k plus excellent benefits |
A UK-based, ambitious international medical education company and part of one of the world's largest healthcare communications agency networks is looking for a Senior Medical Writer. They conceive and implement creative and effective communication solutions and develop and implement strategies to prepare new pharmaceutical products for market and to revitalise existing brands....Details
OVERVIEW OF ROLE
As Senior Medical Writer, you will provide writing services to the Scientific Services Department supporting ongoing projects. The role will be varied and will offer the opportunity to work across a myriad range of therapy areas.
More specifically, the Senior Medical Writer will take ownership and responsibility for the content development and delivery of medical education and communications projects, delivering them in accordance with the project specification, budget and agreed schedule. ?As part of a team, you will work independently to research, write, edit and proof copy to the highest scientific and grammatical standards across a diverse range of educational materials including abstracts, posters, manuscripts, slide kits, web site contents, product/disease monographs, patient/nurse materials, promotional materials etc.
Main responsibilities of the Senior Medical Writer will be to work closely with Key Opinion Leaders, producing slide presentations, publication planning and attending congresses and symposia.
As a Senior Medical Writer you will have a high degree of autonomy and act as the lead and primary client contact on several accounts. You will provide high quality content, editing and proofing copy to exacting standards. As the account develops there will be the potential to mentor junior medical writers.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
• A Bioscience degree and preferably a PhD.
• Several years writing experience in a medical communications agency strongly preferred.
• Excellent scientific writing ability adapting style and format to satisfy various target audiences. ?
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines. ?
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills. ?
• Excellent attention to detail.
You may be working as a Medical Writer in a competitor medical communications agency, looking for promotion or you may already be working at a Senior Medical Writer level but wanting more personal challenge and exposure to different therapy areas. If you are looking for career and personal progression in a genuine meritocracy in a professional and supportive environment, we look forward to hearing from you.
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ACCOUNT DIRECTOR MED ED
London, £45-55K, specific sum for self development, £5k car allowance, private health cover, life assurance |
Part of one of the world’s most well known international communications agencies, this award winning medical education agency has an enviable reputation for working with some exciting therapy areas. They are now looking for an Account Director to join one of their teams....Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
As an Account Director, you will direct and deliver account programmes and lead key client relationships. More specifically, responsibility for:
• Account Direction – develop the strategy, programme activity and budget working closely with the client
• Team management – direct account team activity, oversee staff ownership and take responsibility for specified programmes
• Client relations – contribute to strategic planning meetings with client and maintain an overview of the account, keeping the client informed of any issues. Contribute to client marketing strategy
• Contribute ideas and offer creative input on the strategic direction of accounts backed by a knowledge of the external environment as it impacts on the client account
• Responsible for profitability of an account and keeping the programme on track within the agreed fee income ensuring that it is adequately resourced
• Organising annual review of the account and implementation of recommended outcomes
• Team development – lead and motivate team; make recommendations on personal development and training requirements
• Professional Relations – build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders. Monitor ‘market intelligence’ as it impacts on clients’ accounts
• Business development – responsible for developing existing business as well as bringing in new business opportunities
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for an experienced Account Director within medical communications ideally with a first/postgraduate degree in Bioscience or a background in healthcare. This individual needs to have strong commercial and business awareness and extensive experience of managing major healthcare programmes. Strong project management, team management and client relationship management skills are essential.
Above all, this individual needs to have sound medical and pharmaceutical knowledge and a genuine passion for healthcare issues. He/she should have the gravitas to instill confidence in clients and act as a respected representative of this medical education agency. The ability to be able to cope with pressure, be highly organised, self motivated and to work to high standards are prerequisites for success in this role. He/she should also have the ambition and determination to progress to the next level within this supportive environment. In return, you will be joining a leader in healthcare communications where your own personal development will be taken seriously and you will be part of a friendly and sociable team of people.
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EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
London, £65-80K plus benefits |
This privately owned international medical communications group provides global and national experience and support to the pharmaceutical industry. This Agency has gone from strength to strength over the last few years and has built a strong client base as a result of its excellent service and high standards of work. They are now looking to appoint an Editorial Director to work in one of its divisions and this is an important appointment for them. ...Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Editorial Director will lead a team of editorial and medical writing staff in this division in order to deliver engaging scientific content to clients. More specifically you will take responsibility for:
• Building on the company’s reputation for scientific integrity and writing excellence in medical education programmes
• Leading account and editorial teams to develop innovative and cost effective solutions to meet clients’ marketing objectives
• Drafting and edit work in different writing styles targeted at different audiences across a range of therapy areas
• Developing innovative communications strategies in order to meet clients’ needs
• Leading and developing a culture of continuous improvement to enhance productivity whilst ensuring that quality standards are maintained
• Leading new business initiatives, aiming for competitive advantage and generally maximising potential growth opportunities within existing accounts
• Preparing and negotiating on budgets resulting in mutually beneficial contracts
• Representing and communicating Group strategy is understood and actioned by the editorial team
• Career development of the senior editorial staff and generally support retention strategies and provide guidance and coaching to them
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for an Editorial Director with a PhD or Masters in life sciences with extensive experience operating at senior management level, gained in a rival medical communications or a pharmaceutical environment. Extensive experience of managing and mentoring staff is also a requirement.
As well as being a proficient Editorial Director, the successful candidate will demonstrate business and client awareness, creative thinking and problem solving and be able to make a real contribution to the Client’s marketing strategy. In return you will be joining a truly international Agency with a sound strategy for business growth and an excellent reputation in the healthcare communications marketplace.
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ACCOUNT MANAGER MED ED
London, £28-37k plus excellent benefits |
This privately owned international medical communications group provides global and national experience and support to the pharmaceutical industry. This Agency has gone from strength to strength over the last few years and has built a strong client base as a result of its excellent service and high standards of work. They are now looking for an Account Manager to work with a team in one of its divisions. ...Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
As an Account Manager you will be responsible for managing a range of scientific communications ensuring the timely and efficient implementation of projects. More specifically you will take responsibility for:
• Client relations – act as day-to-day contact with clients, manage relationships with them as well as medical opinion leaders
• Project management of several projects - generates project briefs and timelines and ensures compliance with deadlines and complete client satisfaction
• Briefing and guidance to team members and other departments
• Attending conferences, scientific symposia and advisory boards
• Budgeting – submitting estimates and invoices for each project and ensuring accurate input of hours onto timesheets
• Business development – contributing to new business proposals
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for an experienced Account Manager with previous experience working in a healthcare communications environment. Candidates should be life science graduates with a passion for medical education.
The successful candidate will demonstrate business and client awareness, creative thinking and problem solving and an understanding of the role of medical education in the Client’s marketing strategy. In return you will be joining a truly international Agency with a sound strategy for business growth and an excellent reputation in the healthcare communications marketplace
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SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER - MED ED
London, £37-44K plus excellent benefits |
This privately owned international medical communications group provides global and national experience and support to the pharmaceutical industry. This Agency has gone from strength to strength over the last few years and has built a strong client base as a result of its excellent service and high standards of work. They are now looking for a Senior Account Manager to work with a team in one of its divisions. ...Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
As a Senior Account Manager you will be responsible for managing a range of scientific communications ensuring the timely and efficient implementation of projects. More specifically you will take responsibility for:
• Client relations – manage relationships with clients as well as with medical opinion leaders; drawing on scientific and commercial expertise to act as a trusted advisor
• Project management of several projects – develops strategic marketing plans with client and ensures their timely delivery to the client’s complete satisfaction
• Coordinate internal project teams; identify resourcing needs and monitor budgets and manage projects through to successful and timely completion
• Provide progress reports to client under supervision
• Attending conferences, scientific symposia and advisory boards in the UK and abroad as required
• Budgeting – prepare budgets and ensure internal cost control ensuring adherence to agreed budgets
• Business development – marketing analysis in order to identify new business opportunities both with new and existing clients; participate in new business presentations
• Management – coach and support more junior team members; provide feedback on completed projects
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for an experienced Account Manager/Senior Account Manager with previous experience working in a healthcare communications or pharmaceutical environment. Candidates should be life science graduates, ideally with a Ph.D. or with an appropriate combination of education and experience with a passion for medical education.
The successful candidate will demonstrate business and client awareness, creative thinking and problem solving and an understanding of the role of medical education in the Client’s marketing strategy. In return you will be joining a truly international Agency with a sound strategy for business growth and an excellent reputation in the healthcare communications marketplace.
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MEDICAL WRITER - MED ED
Cheshire, £28-37k plus excellent benefits |
This Medical Education Agency has been awarded by its contemporaries, as the medical communications agency of the year for the last two years running. It provides innovative and comprehensive communications solutions for healthcare products across all stages of a lifecycle from development through to launch and maturity. It is privately owned and employs some sixty people with offices in Oxford, Cheshire and New York. They are now looking to recruit a Medical Writer to join their team in support of client projects. ...Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
As a Medical Writer your role will be broader than the duties traditionally associated with medical writers. More specifically:
• Producing scientifically accurate medical writing that is clear, fully referenced and appropriate to the target audience and meets the client’s objectives
• Research and originate materials for educational and promotional purposes
• Actively involved in all stages of project management from outline to production
• Attending scientific congresses and other meetings in the UK and abroad
• Client liaison and relationship management
• Developing relationships with medical experts, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) as well as internal relationships to capitalise on shared expertise
• Researching medical and scientific topics and developing knowledge in relevant therapy areas including drug mechanisms, disease state, treatment guidelines and competitive landscape
• Provide content support on new business opportunities and be aware of opportunities to develop and grow business
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
• Science degree essential and postgraduate degree highly desirable
• Previous experience as a Medical Writer ideally in a rival medical communications agency or within a communications, advertising or PR company, publishing house, CRO, in the healthcare industry or a pharmaceutical company required
• Passion for medical writing and strong attention to detail
• Experienced in project management and an interest in working in a broader medical writing role than in other agencies
• Highly articulate with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail is an essential requirement
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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PRODUCTION EDITOR - MEDICAL EDUCATION
Oxfordshire, £AMAZING! plus excellent BENEFITS |
This independent strategic marketing and medical communications consultancy has a twelve-year track record of growth and success. It sees itself as a ‘market shaper’ rather than a ‘market follower’. Its main office in Oxford employs sixty people and it has a small sister office in North America. It works on a broad range of projects from multi-faceted global programmes to entrepreneurial orphan drug and other projects for smaller pharma and biotech companies. As well as top level corporate communications, market access programmes, value dossiers, product life cycle and publication plans they are also innovators in social media and the latest digital technology....Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Editor will play a crucial role in ensuring that content is clear, accurate and attractively laid out and the remit of the role is varied and challenging. More specifically:
• Editing medical manuscripts, slide decks and other materials
• Managing design, layout, typesetting and printing of assigned projects
• Proof-reading and checking for sense and style
• Managing assigned projects through the production stage to ensure all material is produced on time and to budget
• Working as a member of the production team to maintain quality of print and other materials
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
A life science degree as well as prior experience as a medical editor in a medical communications agency are prerequisites for success in this role. However, candidates with editorial experience in medical publishing or a pharma company will also be considered. Above all, candidates need to demonstrate excellent editing and proof reading skills, a meticulous eye for detail and good project management skills. Potential candidates should also be able to establish rapport with clients and colleagues; have good communication skills and strong PowerPoint and general computer literacy skills.
In return, the successful candidate will be joining a collaborative and supportive environment where the business prides itself on treating staff in a mature, non-bureaucratic and results-focused way. Perhaps the high staff retention rate and the fact that often ex -employees return to the Agency during their career are testament to the fact that the business practices what it preaches.
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ACCOUNT DIRECTOR/ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR MED ED
London, £55-65k, specific sum for ‘self development’, £5k car allowance, private health, life assurance |
Part of one of the world’s most well known international communications agencies, this award winning medical education agency has an enviable reputation for working with some exciting therapy areas. They are now looking for an Account Director/Associate Director to join their friendly team. ...Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
As an Account Director/Associate Director you will lead relationships with key Clients and have responsibility for directing and delivering programmes. More specifically you will take responsibility for:
• Account direction – developing the strategic direction and agreeing budget with the client; directing account team activity; keeping a strategic overview of the account; monitoring the financial status of the account ensuring it is profitable and meets the agreed fee income.
• Client liaison - work in partnership with the Client on marketing strategy; monitoring of external environment highlighting key issues and recommending appropriate action; internal review of account and working with senior management to implement outcomes.
• New and existing business development – optimising opportunities on existing accounts and developing and presenting new business pitches.
• Team management – leading and motivating the team to realize their potential; set clear objectives; manage personal development and resourcing.
• Managing professional relations – building and maintaining key relationships with Key Opinion Leaders; knowledge of client opinion leader profiles; monitor and investigate ‘market intelligence’
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for a talented, passionate and committed Account Director with a proven track record of building strong client relationships and of delivering successful client projects in medical education. The successful candidate will be an experienced people manager and developer. He/she should bring strong financial and budgetary skills and commercial nous to this role.
In return, you will be joining a leader in healthcare communications where your own personal development will be taken seriously and you will be part of a friendly and sociable team of people.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER MED ED
London, £37-44k, specific sum for ‘self development’, private health, life assurance |
Part of one of the world’s most well known international communications agencies, this award winning medical education agency has an enviable reputation for working with some exciting therapy areas. They are now looking for a Senior Account Manager to join one of their teams with particular responsibility for event management....Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
As a Senior Account Manager, you will manage and deliver client programmes on time and within budget. More specifically you will take responsibility for:
• Account direction – managing the day-to-day running of the client programmes allocating and delegating work as appropriate to team members and freelancers
• Client liaison – regular contact with client to ensure they are kept up to date with progress and on any issues. Develop a consultancy/advisory role with the client and keep abreast of any developments in the external environment that the client should be aware of
• Particular responsibility for conference and travel/event management with the aim of instilling best practice and training within logistics management
• New and existing business development – optimising opportunities on existing accounts and developing and presenting new business pitches
• Team management – keep Account Director updated on any shortfall or excellence in performance of any team member; provide support and guidance where necessary
• Managing professional relations - develop relationships with key opinion leaders and identify opportunities to build the opinion leader base
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for an experienced Account Manager/Senior Account Manager within medical communications. This individual needs to be well organised, with strong project management skills and conversant with managing budgets. Ideally we are looking for a conference and travel/event management career professional to take on the larger logistical jobs. People management experience would be highly useful as well as a proven contribution to developing business.
This individual should be able to cope with pressure and work to high standards. He/she should be a team player with the ambition and determination to succeed in a supportive environment. In return, you will be joining a leader in healthcare communications where your own personal development will be taken seriously and you will be part of a friendly and sociable team of people.
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ACCOUNT MANAGER MED ED
Oxfordshire, £28-35k, specific sum for ‘self development’, private health, life assurance |
Part of one of the world’s most well known international communications agencies, this award winning medical education agency has an enviable reputation for working with some exciting therapy areas. They are now looking for an Account Manager to join one of their teams....Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
As an Account Manager, you will support the implementation of projects so that they are on time and within budget. More specifically you will take responsibility for:
• Account Management – you will manage the day-to-day running of the client programme and implement specified projects within the programme ensuring that they meet agreed objectives and timelines
• Client contact – keeping the client updated on progress and any changes that deviate from plan
• Responsible for budget control, accurate invoicing, managing freelancer time and generally ensuring profitability
• Team management – delegating work appropriately and supervising to ensure work is carried out accurately whilst managing training requirements
• Client liaison – act as a trusted advisor and maintain awareness of current issues relating to client and product area
• Professional Relations – build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders
• Business development – responsible for developing existing business as well as for picking up on new business opportunities as part of the team
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for an experienced Account Manager within medical communications ideally with a first/postgraduate degree in Bioscience or a background in healthcare. This individual needs to have strong project management and client relationship management skills, particularly the ability to manage challenging relationships. Previous team management experience is also highly desirable. The successful candidate should be financially astute and comfortable with managing budgets.
Above all, this individual needs to have sound medical and pharmaceutical knowledge and a genuine interest in healthcare issues. The ability to be able to cope with pressure, be highly organised, self motivated and to work to high standards are prerequisites for success in this role. He/she should also have the ambition and determination to progress to the next level in a supportive environment. In return, you will be joining a leader in healthcare communications where your own personal development will be taken seriously and you will be part of a friendly and sociable team of people.
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SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER MED ED
Oxfordshire, £37-44k, specific sum for ‘self development’, private health, life assurance |
Part of one of the world’s most well known international communications agencies, this award winning medical education agency has an enviable reputation for working with some exciting therapy areas. They are now looking for a Senior Account Manager to join one of their teams.
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OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
As a Senior Account Manager, you will manage account programmes and lead key client relationships. More specifically:
• Account Management – you will manage the day-to-day running of the client programme and implement specified projects within the programme ensuring that they meet agreed objectives and timelines
• Client contact – overall responsibility for keeping the Client updated on progress and any changes that deviate from plan
• Responsible for budget control, accurate invoicing, managing freelancer time and generally ensuring profitability
• Team management – delegating work appropriately and supervising to ensure work is carried out accurately whilst managing training requirements
• Client liaison – act as a trusted advisor and maintain awareness of current issues relating to client and product area. Develop confidence in the Agency through building strong client relationships
• Professional Relations – build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders
• Business development – responsible for developing existing business as well as new business opportunities
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for an experienced Account Manager /Senior Account Manager within medical communications ideally with a first/postgraduate degree in Bioscience or a background in healthcare. This individual needs to have strong project management and client relationship management skills, particularly the ability to manage challenging relationships. Previous team management experience is also required. This individual should also be financially astute and comfortable with managing budgets.
Above all, this individual needs to have sound medical and pharmaceutical knowledge and a genuine interest in healthcare issues. The ability to be able to cope with pressure, be highly organised, self motivated and to work to high standards are prerequisites for success in this role. He/she should also have the ambition and determination to progress to the next level in a supportive environment. In return, you will be joining a leader in healthcare communications where your own personal development will be taken seriously and you will be part of a friendly and sociable team of people.
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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR MED ED
Oxfordshire, £55-65k, specific sum for ‘self development’, £5k car allowance, private health, life assurance |
Part of one of the world’s most well known international communications agencies, this award winning medical education agency has an enviable reputation for working with some exciting therapy areas. They are now looking for an Associate Director to join one of their teams....Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
As an Associate Director, you will direct and deliver account programmes and lead key client relationships. More specifically:
• Account Direction – develop the strategy, programme activity and budget working closely with the client
• Team management – direct account team activity, oversee staff ownership and responsibility for specified projects
• Client relations – contribute to strategic planning meetings with client and maintain an overview of the account keeping the client informed of any issues. Contribute to client marketing strategy
• Contribute ideas and offer creative input on the strategic direction of accounts backed by a knowledge of the external environment as it impacts on the client account
• Responsible for profitability of an account and keeping the programme on track within the agreed fee income ensuring that it is adequately resourced
• Team development – lead and motivate team; make recommendations on personal development and training requirements
• Professional Relations – build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders
• Business development – responsible for leading the development of existing business as well as bringing in new business opportunities
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for an experienced Associate Director or a Senior Account Director/Account Director seeking promotion, with experience gained in medical communications ideally with a first/postgraduate degree in Bioscience or a background in healthcare. This individual needs to have strong commercial and business awareness and extensive experience of managing major healthcare programmes. Strong project management, team management and client relationship management skills are essential.
Above all, this individual needs to have sound medical and pharmaceutical knowledge and a genuine passion for healthcare issues. The ability to be able to cope with pressure, be highly organised, self motivated and to work to high standards are prerequisites for success in this role. He/she should also have the ambition and determination to progress to the next level within this supportive environment. In return, you will be joining a leader in healthcare communications where your own personal development will be taken seriously and you will be part of a friendly and sociable team of people.
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SENIOR MEDICAL WRITER MED ED
London, £35-48K, specific sum for ‘self development’, private health, life assurance |
Part of one of the world’s most well known international communications agencies, this award winning medical education agency has an enviable reputation for working with some exciting therapy areas. They are now looking for a Senior Medical Writer to join their friendly team to work on projects mainly in the therapy area of oncology. ...Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The Senior Medical Writer provides medical writing, editing and proof-reading services working closely with the account teams predominantly in the field of oncology. To be the lead writer on one or more accounts across a range of medical communication activities including manuscripts, slide decks, websites and advisory boards. You will be the main point of contact on scientific content for the client and opinion leaders. A significant component of this role is to coach, mentor and supervise the junior writers and proffer training as required.
You will be expected to have a broad understanding of the wider medical and marketing issues relating to the product(s) and to understand the role that medical education plays in a client’s business. You will also provide scientific expertise to contribute towards new business pitches. Consequently you will need to keep up to date with the latest research and developments within oncology and other relevant therapeutic areas.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for an experienced Medical Writer within a competitor agency or within a pharmaceutical or related company. At the very least you will have a bioscience degree and ideally a PhD as well as expertise and an interest in the field of oncology.
Perhaps you may be working in a smaller agency and where there is limited opportunity to manage other medical writers or where the scope of work is limited and you are seeking more challenge. You will have experience of liaising directly with clients, instilling confidence in them that you understand and can contribute to their marketing strategy. Ideally, you will have had experience of developing and mentoring more junior level medical writers.
We are looking for an outgoing team player with excellent attention to detail and writing and editorial skills. In return, you will be joining a leader in healthcare communications where your own personal development will be taken seriously and you will be part of a friendly and sociable team of people.
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ACCOUNT DIRECTOR MED ED
London, £45-55k plus excellent benefits including small, on site gym |
A privately owned, director-led and friendly healthcare communications agency providing medical education and PR services for a broad range of clients is looking for an Account Director to join its team to help support business growth. ...Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
As an Account Director you will lead the delivery of programmes across the medical education area. More specifically you will take responsibility for:
• Project Management – lead projects and ensure their delivery on time and under budget
• In particular, act as a facilitator between the Agency and the client on event management and lead proposal development, brand communications and relationship building with Key Opinion Leaders and clients
• Client liaison – lead client meetings; plan and co-ordinate agency/client relationships; liaise on progress and budgets
• Lead relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and support other team members in communicating with KOLs
• Business development within existing accounts and developing new business
• Internal relations – work closely with other members of the team including Project Managers, Event Managers and partners to ensure budget compliance and timely and accurate delivery of programmes
• Lead the account management team on specific accounts
• Proactively building the agency/client relationships
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for a talented and ambitious Account Director with previous experience working in a healthcare communications environment. Ideally candidates should have a first and postgraduate degree in bioscience or a healthcare/science background. This individual will have strong leadership and management skills with a proven track record of building client relationships.
The successful candidate will have energy and enthusiasm and be a team player who takes real pride in their work. You will be someone who enjoys working in a small, professional Agency with a family-run feel to it, where everyone enjoys working and socialising together.
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MEDICAL WRITER MED ED
London, £28-37k plus excellent benefits |
This privately owned international medical communications group provides global and national experience and support to the pharmaceutical industry. This Agency has gone from strength to strength over the last few years and has built a strong client base as a result of its excellent service and high standards of work. They are now looking for a Medical Writer to join a team in one of its divisions. ...Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Reporting to the Chief Medical Writer, as a Medical Writer you will research specific therapeutic areas in order to write, edit and proof-read text across a range of product offerings to meet the needs of its clients. More specifically you will take responsibility for:
• Research and information management of medical and scientific topics from various sources including in-house reference system, on-line subscriptions, libraries and literature search databases
• Source specific information to support editorial projects and proposals
• Attend client briefings and clarify briefs together with line managers and senior editorial staff
• Writing or editing across a range of material including manuscripts, slide kits, monographs, meeting reports, posters and so forth
• Adapting style to a range of audiences and incorporate feedback into writing work and refine and improve approach and style
• Participating in conferences, scientific symposia and advisory boards and take comprehensive notes as required
• Project managing smaller editorial projects determining appropriate deadlines and budgets and monitoring compliance with each
• Coordinating with other team members and design and production teams on the delivery of projects
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for a Medical Writer with a PhD or Masters in life sciences with experience gained in a rival medical communications or a pharmaceutical environment. This individual should be proficient in online medical resource searching as well as being experienced in Microsoft Office applications and online medical resource searching.
As well as being a proficient Medical Writer, the successful candidate will demonstrate business and client awareness, creative thinking and problem solving and an understanding of the role of medical education in the Client’s marketing strategy. In return you will be joining a truly international Agency with a sound strategy for business growth and an excellent reputation in the healthcare communications marketplace.
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SENIOR MEDICAL WRITER MEDICAL EDUCATION
London, £35-48k, plus benefits |
This privately owned international medical communications group provides global and national experience and support to the pharmaceutical industry. This Agency has gone from strength to strength over the last few years and has built a strong client base as a result of its excellent service and high standards of work. They are now looking for a Senior Medical Writer to join a team in one of its divisions. ...Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Reporting to the Chief Medical Writer, as a Senior Medical Writer you will research specific therapeutic areas in order to write, edit and proof-read text across a range of product offerings to meet the needs of its clients. More specifically you will take responsibility for:
• Research and information management of medical and scientific topics from various sources including in-house reference system, on-line subscriptions, libraries and literature search databases
• Source specific information to support editorial projects and proposals
• Take briefs from colleagues and assist with the development of concepts for editorial projects
• Writing or editing across a range of material including manuscripts, slide kits, monographs, meeting reports, posters and so forth
• Adapting style to a range of audiences and incorporate feedback into writing work always striving to refine and improve approach and style
• Support new business initiatives including attending and presenting at client meetings and generally maximise potential growth opportunities within existing accounts
• Specialise in and develop expertise in specific therapeutic areas as directed
• Interview Key Opinion Leaders
• Attend conferences, scientific symposia and advisory boards and take comprehensive notes and assist in the preparation of newsletters from conference sessions
• Project managing larger editorial projects determining appropriate deadlines and budgets and monitoring compliance with each
• Coordinating with other team members and design and production teams on the delivery of projects
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for a Senior Medical Writer with a PhD or Masters in life sciences with experience gained in a rival medical communications or a pharmaceutical environment. This individual should be proficient in online medical resource searching as well as being experienced in Microsoft Office applications and online medical resource searching.
As well as being a proficient Medical Writer, the successful candidate will demonstrate business and client awareness, creative thinking and problem solving and an understanding of the role of medical education in the Client’s marketing strategy. In return you will be joining a truly international Agency with a sound strategy for business growth and an excellent reputation in the healthcare communications marketplace.
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EDITORIAL TEAM LEADER - MEDICAL EDUCATION
London, £55-65k plus benefits |
This privately owned international medical communications group provides global and national experience and support to the pharmaceutical industry. This Agency has gone from strength to strength over the last few years and has built a strong client base as a result of its excellent service and high standards of work. They are now looking for an Editorial Team Leader to work with a team in one of its divisions. ...Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Working closely with the Associate Editorial Director and Editorial Director, the Editorial Team Leader will provide editorial, scientific and strategic expertise in order to meet the needs of its clients and to support group strategies. More specifically you will take responsibility for:
• Leading and managing a medical writing and editing team
• Developing the editorial team to realise their full potential and provide coaching and training as required to meet the current and projected workload
• Resource allocation including freelancers and working with the account team to prioritise workload
• Performance reviews, recruitment and selection alongside HR and Editorial Director
• Research and information management of medical and scientific topics from various sources including in-house reference system, on-line subscriptions, libraries and literature search databases
• Source specific medical literature to support editorial projects and proposals and track references
• Writing or editing across a range of material including manuscripts, slide kits, monographs, meeting reports, posters and so forth
• Adapting style to a range of audiences and incorporate feedback into writing work always striving to refine and improve approach and style
• Support new business initiatives including attending and presenting at client meetings and generally maximising potential growth opportunities within existing accounts
• Specialise in and develop expertise in specific therapeutic areas as directed
• Interview Key Opinion Leaders
• Attend conferences, scientific symposia and advisory boards and take comprehensive notes and assist in the preparation of newsletters from conference sessions
• Project managing multiple editorial projects determining appropriate deadlines and budgets and ensuring compliance with each
• Coordinating with other team members and design and production teams on the delivery of projects
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for an Editorial Team Leader with a PhD or Masters in life sciences with publication/writing experience gained in a rival medical communications or a pharmaceutical environment. Significant experience of managing and mentoring staff is also a requirement. This individual should be proficient in online medical resource searching as well as being experienced in Microsoft Office applications and online medical resource searching.
As well as being a proficient Editorial Team Leader, the successful candidate will demonstrate business and client awareness, creative thinking and problem solving and an understanding of the role of medical education in the Client’s marketing strategy. In return you will be joining a truly international Agency with a sound strategy for business growth and an excellent reputation in the healthcare communications marketplace.
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PRINCIPAL MEDICAL WRITER - MEDICAL EDUCATION
London, £45-55k plus excellent benefits |
This privately owned international medical communications group provides global and national experience and support to the pharmaceutical industry. This Agency has gone from strength to strength over the last few years and has built a strong client base as a result of its excellent service and high standards of work. They are now looking for a Principal Medical Writer to join a team in one of its divisions. ...Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Reporting to the Chief Medical Writer, the Principal Medical Writer will research specialised areas of medical science in order to write, edit and proof-read texts, working with the design and production teams to meet the need of the division’s clients. More specifically you will take responsibility for:
• Research and information management of medical and scientific topics from various sources including in-house reference system, on-line subscriptions, libraries and literature search databases
• Source specific medical literature to support editorial projects and proposals and track references
• Taking and critically evaluating briefs from colleagues
• Writing and proof-reading across a range of material including manuscripts, slide kits, monographs, meeting reports, posters and so forth
• Adapting style to a range of audiences and incorporate feedback into writing work always striving to refine and improve approach and style
• Ongoing coaching and mentoring of Associate/Medical and Senior Medical Writers
• Support new business initiatives including attending and presenting at client meetings and generally maximising potential growth opportunities within existing accounts
• Specialise in and develop expertise in specific therapeutic areas as directed
• Interviewing Key Opinion Leaders
• Attend conferences, scientific symposia and advisory boards and take comprehensive notes and assist in the preparation of newsletters from conference sessions
• Project managing one or more editorial projects determining appropriate deadlines and budgets and ensuring compliance with each
• Coordinating with other team members and design and production teams on the delivery of projects
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for a Principal Medical Writer with a PhD or Masters in life sciences with publication/writing experience gained in a rival medical communications or a pharmaceutical environment. This individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and online medical resource searching.
As well as being a proficient Principal Medical Writer, the successful candidate will demonstrate business and client awareness, creative thinking and problem solving and an understanding of the role of medical education in the Client’s marketing strategy. In return you will be joining a truly international Agency with a sound strategy for business growth and an excellent reputation in the healthcare communications marketplace.
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Experienced medical writer – SHANGHAI
Other regions, £30-50K Exceptional with outstanding benefits! |
A leading privately owned international medical education agency is looking for an experienced medical writer to join its team in the Shanghai office. Our client also has offices in the UK and US....Details
The role requires an experienced writer to generate high-quality scientific content for international medical education and communication programmes throughout East Asia. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate excellent technical writing skills in a range of therapeutic areas, and will have agency experience in all major forms of medical communications including meetings, publications and digital media. A good biomedical degree is essential; candidates holding a PhD are preferred.
The position is likely to involve travel within East Asia. All of the writing will be in English language and knowledge of Mandarin is not required, although an interest in East Asia would be an asset. An initial secondment period of 6-months would be considered. This represents a rare opportunity to gain international experience in the world’s fastest-growing pharmaceutical market.
This is an opportunity with a leading medical education group that is continuously expanding due to new business wins. Our client offers an excellent package of salary and benefits including a generous pension provision, performance-related bonus and profit share.
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SENIOR MEDICAL WRITER
Cheshire, £35-45K plus benefits |
This international healthcare communications agency provides medico-marketing consultancy and medical communications services to leading global pharmaceutical companies in Europe, the USA and East Asia.
The continued growth of their business means that they are seeking to appoint a talented and experienced Senior Medical Writer to their team to provide technological expertise and creative excellence in the area of HIV/Aids.
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OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The Senior Medical Writer provides medical writing, editing and proof-reading services working closely with the account teams predominantly in the field of HIV/Aids. To be the lead writer across a range of medical communication activities including manuscripts, slide decks, websites and advisory boards and provide expertise on publications planning. You will be the main point of contact on scientific content for the client and opinion leaders and this is a highly technical writing focused role. An important component of this job will be to collaborate with colleagues in the USA and East Asia, so a significant amount of travel will be required.
You will be expected to have a broad understanding of the wider medical and marketing issues relating to the product(s) and to understand the role that medical education plays in a client’s business. You will also provide scientific expertise to contribute towards new business pitches. Consequently you will need to keep up to date with the latest research and developments within HIV/Aids and other relevant therapeutic areas.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
The successful candidate will be an experienced Senior Medical Writer with an agency background and must have a good technical understanding of the clinical management of HIV. At the very least you will have a bioscience degree and ideally a PhD as well as expertise and an interest in the field of HIV/Aids.
This Agency is part of an independent, owner-managed enterprise which provides a stimulating and creative collegiate environment for talented individuals who enjoy the recognition and rewards derived from being key members or leaders of client-facing teams. There is also an opportunity for significant travel.
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ACCOUNT MANAGER - MEDICAL EDUCATION
Berkshire, £28-37K plus benefits |
An experienced Account Manager is required to join a small and independent medical communications agency based in Reading but with a global footprint. They are a very friendly company and they work on the whole communications mix and primarily on international work. You will be a key member of the account management team and the main client contact managing a portfolio of allocated projects from pitch to delivery....Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
As an Account Manager, you will lead the implementation of specific projects to ensure they are on time and within budget. More specifically you will take responsibility for:
• Strategy and Client Relationship Management – understand key client business priorities and opportunities for developing high end medical education and communication solutions; manage all project related communication and help develop and grow client relationships
• Project management – ensuring solutions meet the client’s needs and are achievable within budget and timelines and meet the required scope
• Team management – delegating work appropriately and supervising to ensure work is carried out accurately whilst managing training requirements
• Professional Relations – build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders
• Business development – responsible for developing existing business as well as for picking up on new business opportunities as part of the team
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for an experienced Account Manager within a medical communications Agency ideally with a degree in Bioscience or a background in healthcare. The successful candidate will have exceptional problem solving, troubleshooting and diplomacy skills. You’ll have strong face-to-face and written communication skills, project management experience and a proven ability to develop enduring client relationships that can grow. The successful candidate should be prepared to work in a fast-paced, creative environment.
Above all, this individual needs to be committed to the value and contribution of medical education as well as self-motivated and interested in keeping up to date with current thinking across various therapy areas.
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ACCOUNT DIRECTOR MED ED - MANCHESTER
Other regions, £45-55K plus benefits |
This privately owned international medical communications group provides global and national experience and support to the pharmaceutical industry. This Agency has gone from strength to strength over the last few years and has built a strong client base as a result of its excellent service and high standards of work. They are now looking for an Account Director to work with a team in one of its divisions based in Manchester....Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
As an Account Director you will be responsible for the provision of scientific and commercial expertise to pharmaceutical clients. More specifically you will take responsibility for:
• Client /Professional relations – develop and manage relationships with clients as well as with medical opinion leaders
• Project management – contributes to the development of strategic marketing plans through keeping abreast of key scientific and marketing information in specific therapy areas
• Ensures the delivery of high quality, complex projects to the clients’ complete satisfaction and in line with allocated budget
• Coordinate and manage project teams and manage projects through to successful and timely completion
• Attending conferences, scientific symposia and advisory boards in the UK and abroad as required
• Finance – responsibility for project finance and delivery of projects to budget
• Business development – marketing analysis in order to identify new business opportunities both with new and existing clients; participate in new business presentations
• Management, motivation and development of junior team members; provide feedback on completed projects
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for an experienced Account Director with previous experience working in a healthcare communications or pharmaceutical environment across a broad range of therapy areas. Candidates should be life science graduates, ideally with a Ph.D. or with an appropriate combination of education and experience with a passion for medical education.
The successful candidate will demonstrate business and client awareness, leadership and problem solving and an understanding of the role of medical education in the Client’s marketing strategy. In return you will be joining a truly international Agency with a sound strategy for business growth and an excellent reputation in the healthcare communications marketplace.
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ACCOUNT DIRECTOR MED ED
Cheshire, £45-55K plus benefits |
Talented, ambitious and have an excellent track record as a senior account manager or account director? Looking for a new challenge? Have the desire to join one of the market leaders? Want excellent career progression? Read on.......Details
We are looking for Account Directors for two of our key clients to be based in either London or Cheshire respectively. As part of the client service team the Account Director will be responsible for the provision of scientific and commercial expertise to pharmaceutical clients. You will take the lead in developing and managing relationships with clients as well as with medical opinion leaders. You will ensure that projects are delivered effectively, on time and on budget. With responsibility for business development, the Account Director will carry out marketing analysis to identify new business opportunities and participate in new business presentations. Team management, motivation and development and providing feedback on specific projects, are also important components of this role
We are looking for an experienced Account Director with previous experience working in a healthcare communications or pharmaceutical environment across a broad range of therapy areas. You must have at least a BSc in a biological science, a PhD is favourable but not a requirement. Successful candidates will demonstrate a real passion for healthcare communications and the role that it plays as part of a client’s marketing strategy.
These are opportunities with leading and innovative and independent healthcare communication groups. Talent and ambition are a must for these roles!
In return for your experience and commitment you will be offered a competitive basic salary and a very generous benefits package.
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MEDICAL WRITER MEDICAL EDUCATION
Cheshire, £28-37K, excellent benefits |
A leading privately owned international medical communication agency is looking for experienced medical writers to join its teams in its London and Cheshire offices. You will be working directly as part of a team that works on international accounts with leading global pharmaceutical companies. ...Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
You will be expected to write to a high standard and to have the ability to think strategically. The roles require confident individuals who will be able to communicate daily with clients and international key opinion leaders.
You will work across a range of therapy areas, but of particular interest is experience and an interest in HIV/Aids. The type of work in which you will be involved includes publication plans, primary and secondary publications, competitor analyses, slide sets, product monographs and conferences (and all related materials).
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
You must have at least a BSc in a biological science, and preferably a PhD, (A PhD in an HIV/Aids related subject would be of particular interest) and ideally some commercial writing experience preferably within a medical communications agency, publication house or regulatory type role within the pharmaceutical industry. You must have the ability to get to grips with therapy areas outside of your particular expertise quickly, to write clearly and with scientific accuracy, and to brief and have an eye for detail. The ideal candidate should be able to use Word and PowerPoint effectively.
This is an opportunity with a leading and innovative and independent healthcare communication group. Talent and ambition are a must for this role!
We are looking for talented and experienced medical writers. Do you have some commercial writing experience and are you thinking about your next career move? Our client offers excellent on the job training, fantastic career progression opportunities and excellent package.
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PRINCIPAL WRITER/EDITORIAL TEAM LEADER
Oxfordshire, £48-52K PLUS EXCELLENT BENEFITS |
A leading privately owned international medical communication agency is looking for an experienced Principal Writer/Editorial Team Leader to join its teams in its Oxford office. You will be working directly as part of a team that works on international accounts with leading global pharmaceutical companies. The role would make an excellent step up for an experienced Senior/Principal Medical Writer looking to further develop their career....Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Reporting to the Editorial Services Director, the Principal Writer/Editorial Team Leader will work on a major cardiology account with multiple work-streams. He/she will work closely with the account managers/directors to ensure smooth and efficient delivery of high-quality projects that meet the clients’ strategic goals. Along with the rest of the account team, he/she will input into tactical plans and proposals for future projects.
In particular, the role will involve a mix of strategic input/supervision/quality control and active writing (and the proportion of each will vary). The role will involve having an overview of all ongoing projects across the various work-streams (although the existing writers do have responsibility for their respective work-streams) and an awareness of how the projects fit together to achieve the clients’ goals
Although with no direct line management responsibility, an important component of this role will be to oversee the existing writers on the account (all with two plus years’ experience). This will involve briefing and reviewing their work for scientific accuracy, appropriate style and story flow etc. – ensuring that quality is maintained whilst helping these writers to progress their careers. To this end, it will require the ability to quickly develop therapy area and scientific expertise and marketplace awareness
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
Applicants may currently be working as a Senior Medical Writer looking for promotion to the next level. It is expected that he/she will have substantial medical writing experience in a medical communications agency environment and experience in client-facing roles. He/she should be confident and experienced in liaising with clients and physicians. A Life science degree (Masters and/or PhD preferably) is a pre-requisite for success in this role.
This is an opportunity with a leading and innovative and independent healthcare communication groups. Our client offers fantastic career progression opportunities and excellent package.
Principal Medical Writer, Editorial Team Leader , healthcare communications, medical communications, agency, international, KOL, medical education, cardiology
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ACCOUNT DIRECTOR MED ED
Oxfordshire, £45-55K plus benefits |
A leading privately owned international medical communication agency is looking for an experienced Account Director to join its team in its Oxford office. You will be working directly as part of a team that works on international accounts with leading global pharmaceutical companies. The role would suit a candidate with a medical writing background looking to move into an account management role....Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
As part of the Client Services team, the Account Director will work on a busy workstream in a major therapy area. More specifically the role will involve:
• Strategy and Client Relationship Management – understand key client business priorities and opportunities for developing high end medical education and communication solutions; manage all project related communication and help develop and grow client relationships
• Project management – ensuring solutions meet the client’s needs and are achievable within budget and timelines and meet the required scope
• Team management – delegating work appropriately and supervising to ensure work is carried out accurately whilst managing training requirements
• Professional Relations – build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders
• Business development – responsible for developing existing business as well as for picking up on new business opportunities as part of the team
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for an experienced Account Director or Medical Writer within a medical communications agency with the ability to think strategically, deliver projects effectively, on time and in a cost conscious manner, have excellent client liaison skills and be involved with new business activities. This role will suit an individual who is excellent at managing the detail but without losing track of the strategic, bigger picture. Ideally, this individual should have the potential to develop into managing multiple workstreams in the future.
You will have ideally a BSc in a biological science but non-science graduates with a healthcare communications background will also be considered.
The ideal candidate will be ambitious and a real team player as the whole agency thrives on team support. This is an opportunity with a high calibre independent and innovative healthcare communications group. The company offers outstanding training and career progression and excellent package.
Account Director, Senior Account Manager, healthcare communications, medical communications, agency, international, KOL, medical education,
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ACCOUNT MANAGER
London, 30-38K plus benefits |
This London based Medical Communications Agency that focuses on medical education programmes is looking to recruit an Account Manager. In an ever increasing data-driven market they pride themselves on delivering creative and captivating programmes that impact the medical/marketing interface for their internationally renowned pharma clients.
This is an amazing opportunity for a motivated enthusiastic individual to move into a dynamic company that’s primary vision is to provide excellence in healthcare communications.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working across the account(s) team you will be:
• Responsible for the tactical delivery of assigned accounts
• Client liaison, building on existing and new relationships
• Monitoring team and reports all professional accountabilities
• Aiding in acquiring new business
• Ensure quality in all projects due to excellent written and verbal communication skills
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• Previous experience in a medical communications setting/as an experienced Senior Account Executive or Account Manager
• Proven experience of adapting scientific content for a variety of audiences
• Strong project management skills, adhering to deadlines, working within budgets
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Media experience
This agency has key competencies of being on time, on target and on budget, couple this with highly skilled and motivated people who work towards delivering insightful and tailored medical communication solutions, and you have an agency that is passionate about medical communications. Built on driving excellence they aim to nurture professional growth and develop talent in their employees. They are now actively seeking an Account Manager, to join their expanding team.
Key words: Account Manager, medical communications, medical education, healthcare communications, KOL
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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PROGRAMME MANAGER
London, 28-35K |
A specialist healthcare communications group in London is seeking a Programme Manager to join its team in the medical education sector of the company. This agency has a strong heritage in PR and medical education and it is driven by its scientific know-how. With global operations and contacts its primary aims in the market are to communicate, educate and develop their client’s portfolios with innovative and effective medical education campaigns.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a bright, enthusiastic individual to work for a company that has values such as respect, integrity and commitment.
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KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:
Working closely in the account executive team you will be involved in:
• Building excellent relationships with clients, to deliver strategic solutions that implement their briefs coupled with strong influential and negotiation skills
• Aiding in the development of new business, with creative input
• Work on key accounts and to assume the position of primary contact with clients
• Managing the team which involves supervising, guiding and coaching junior staff
• Budgeting client programmes: developing, managing and adhering to budgets
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• Educated to degree level ideally in the scientific or communications area, with at least 2 years experience in the Medical communications industry
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Previous experience of handling accounts, budgets and managing tight deadlines
• Negotiation skills
• Media experience
A company that believes the route to success is in the detailed delivery as it is in the strategic approach. The creative communications team works on a variety of communication materials with many international clients. This agency is growing from strength to strength each year because of successful relationships with its clients, producing work that is different due to meticulous collaboration, quality and innovation.
Keywords: Account Manager, Medical communications, PR, Healthcare communications, Programme Manager
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGER
London, 35-40K plus benefits |
A specialist healthcare communications group in London is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to join its team in the medical education sector of the company. This agency has a strong heritage in PR and medical education and it is driven by its scientific know-how. With global operations and contacts its primary aims in the market are to communicate, educate and develop their client’s portfolios with innovative and effective medical education campaigns.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a bright, enthusiastic individual to work for a company that has values such as respect, integrity and commitment.
...Details
KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:
Working closely in the account executive team you will be involved in Research of accounts and key clients, plan creative events, ensure quality control on products and manage client crisis and issues, in addition you will be responsible for:
• Building excellent relationships with clients, to deliver strategic solutions that implement their briefs coupled with strong influential and negotiation skills
• Business development by identifying opportunities, pursuing leads and writing programmes and proposals
• Working on accounts: Refining proposals, establishing objectives and client support
• Managing the team: Supervising workload, guiding staff and outline budget guidelines with all staff. This also includes recruitment, mentoring and aiding in the professional development of junior staff
• Budgeting client programmes: developing, managing and adhering to budgets
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• Educated to degree level ideally in the scientific or communications area, with at least 3/4 years experience in the Medical communications industry
• Excellent written, presentation and strategic skills
• Previous experience of handling accounts, budgets and managing tight deadlines
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Superior knowledge/expertise of principles and practises of medical communications coupled with a strong network of contacts
A company that believes the route to success is in the detailed delivery as it is in the strategic approach. The creative communications team works on a variety of communication materials with many international clients. This agency is growing from strength to strength each year because of successful relationships with its clients, producing work that is different due to meticulous collaboration, quality and innovation.
Keywords: Senior Account Manager, Medical communications, PR, Healthcare communications, Senior Programme Manager
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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SENIOR PROGRAMME EXECUTIVE
London, 25-27K plus benefits |
A specialist healthcare communications group in London is seeking a Senior Programme Executive to join its team in the medical education sector of the company. This agency has a strong heritage in PR and medical education and it is driven by its scientific know-how. With global operations and contacts its primary aims in the market are to communicate, educate and develop their client’s portfolios with innovative and effective medical education campaigns.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a bright, enthusiastic individual to work for a company that has values such as respect, integrity and commitment.
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KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:
Working closely in the account executive team you will be involved in budget and database management, in addition you will be:
• Assisting in the development of new business: working on material, research, creating presentations and other pitch materials
• Being aware of market trends, changes and issues
• Handling clients and client business with senior management
• Working on aspects of key accounts
• Develop on your existing editing, writing and verbal skills
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• Educated to degree level ideally in the scientific or communications area, with at least a year and half’s years experience in the Medical communications industry
• Intermediate writing skills
• Previous experience of handling accounts, budgets and managing tight deadlines
• Media experience
• Strong client relationship management skills
A company that believes the route to success is in the detailed delivery as it is in the strategic approach. The creative communications team works on a variety of communication materials with many international clients. This agency is growing from strength to strength each year because of successful relationships with its clients, producing work that is different due to meticulous collaboration, quality and innovation.
Keywords: Senior Account Executive, Medical communications, PR, Healthcare communications, Senior Programme Executive
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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EDITOR
London, 30K plus benefits |
An exciting opportunity has come up for an Editor to join a well established and very successful independent Medical Communications agency, based in London....Details
As a member of the Editorial Team, your primary role will be to carry out a variety of editing to journal style, quality control and proofing tasks to a very high standard. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, which will enable effective liaison with colleagues and external customers, a willingness to work in a team and a desire to further develop editing and proofing skills.
The ideal candidate for this position must have a degree in a biological science with excellent written English. English graduates will also be considered.
The ideal candidate will have 12 months experience in the medical education and/or publishing industry. You must have a keen eye for detail, good project management skills and a good knowledge of Powerpoint.
In return, our client offers an excellent package and great career progression opportunities.
Keywords: Editor, Editorial, Medical Communications Agency, Healthcare Communications
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
Kent, Attractive plus benefits |
Account director: Are you a senior account manager or account director with 6-8 years’ experience in medical communications seeking an exciting role with an independent agency outside of London? If so we have the role for you! Our client is based in Kent and looking for a motivated candidate to join their team. You will be leading a group of account executives and managers and in return for your commitment you will be offered a very attractive remuneration and benefit package....Details
An independent medical communication agency based in Kent is looking for an account director. You will work on European accounts with leading global pharmaceutical companies. You will have direct line management responsibilities for some members of the account team and you will report to the director of client services. You will be expected to think strategically, deliver projects effectively in a cost conscious manner, have the ability to lead and motivate your direct reports and have excellent client liaison skills.
You must have at least a BSc in a biological science. You should have ideally a minimum of 6-8 years’ experience within a medical communications agency or similar role within the pharmaceutical industry. You must have the ability to get to grips with therapy areas outside of your particular expertise quickly, deliver on projects effectively, meet deadlines and grow your accounts organically. You must have a sound financial awareness as it will be your responsibility to ensure that the accounts you work on meet their forecast. You will be expected to work with the managing director and client services director on new business pitches and should therefore have extensive experience in putting pitches together and have very good presentation skills.
This is an exciting opportunity for a keen and enthusiastic individual who wants to join an independent medical communications agency, and avoid the hassle of a daily commute into London. In return for your commitment you will be offered a very attractive remuneration package with additional excellent benefits.
Account Director, accounts team, Medical Communications, Healthcare Communcations
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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ACCOUNT MANAGERS, ACCOUNT DIRECTORS & DIRECTORS in PR
London, Salary - Negotiable, dependent on experience, with outstanding benefits |
We are looking for experienced PR personnel from account manager level up to associate director and director levels for a number of our PR clients in the South East.
These are opportunities with leading and innovative healthcare PR groups. We would like to hear from you today!...Details
We are looking for experienced PR personnel from account manager level up to associate director and director levels for a number of our PR clients in the South East.
You must have at least a BSc in a biological science. You should have sound experience within a healthcare PR agency or similar role within the pharmaceutical industry. You must have the ability to get to grips with therapy areas outside of your particular expertise quickly, deliver on projects effectively, meet deadlines and grow your accounts organically. You must have a sound financial awareness as in the more senior positions it will be your responsibility to ensure that the accounts you work on meet their forecast. You will be expected to work on new business pitches and should therefore have experience in putting pitches together and have good presentation skills. In addition, the more senior positions will require management experience.
These are opportunities with leading and innovative healthcare PR groups. If you are talented and ambitious then we would like to hear from you today!
Keywords: Account Manager, Account Director, Director, PR, Healthcare PR
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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MEDICAL WRITER
Oxfordshire, £28-37k, specific sum for ‘self development’, private health, life assurance |
Part of one of the world’s most well known international communications agencies, this award winning medical education agency has an enviable reputation for working with some exciting therapy areas. They are now looking for a Medical Writer to join their friendly team to work on a number of projects. ...Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The Medical Writer provides medical writing, editing and proof-reading services working closely with the account teams. You will be required to undertake research in the specified therapy areas and ensure that writing work is of the highest scientific standards and meets clients’ objectives. The range of writing will be broad, from clinical papers through to PowerPoint slides. As Medical Writer, you will be responsible for taking action on editorial comments, proof reading and presenting the final document to the account team. You will liaise with clients on specific queries and briefings and become familiar with all key journals pertaining to each client’s therapy area.
You will be expected to have a broad understanding of the wider medical and marketing issues relating to the product(s) and to understand the role that medical education plays in a client’s business. You will also provide scientific expertise to contribute towards new business pitches. Consequently you will need to keep up to date with the latest research and developments within relevant therapeutic areas.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for an experienced Medical Writer within a competitor agency or within a pharmaceutical or related company. At the very least you will have a bioscience degree and ideally a PhD. You will have experience and knowledge of the procedures involved in writing, editing, proof-reading, design, print, production, journal and congress abstract procedures. You must love medical writing and communicating healthcare issues to a variety of audiences.
Perhaps you may be working in a smaller agency where the scope of work is limited and you are seeking more challenge. You will have experience of liaising directly with clients, instilling confidence in them that you understand and can contribute to their marketing strategy.
We are looking for an outgoing team player with excellent attention to detail and strong writing and editorial skills. In return, you will be joining a leader in healthcare communications where your own personal development will be taken seriously and you will be part of a friendly and sociable team of people.
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SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER MED ED
London, £37-44k, specific sum for ‘self development’, private health, life assurance |
Part of one of the world’s most well known international communications agencies, this award winning medical education agency has an enviable reputation for working with some exciting therapy areas. They are now looking for a Senior Account Manager to join one of their teams....Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
As a Senior Account Manager, you will manage account programmes and lead key client relationships. More specifically:
• Account Management – you will manage the day-to-day running of the client programme and implement specified projects within the programme ensuring that they meet agreed objectives and timelines
• Team – ensure that all team members are trained in the therapy area and competitor products for specific accounts
• Team management – delegating work appropriately and supervising to ensure work is carried out accurately whilst managing training requirements. Ensure staff ownership and responsibility
• Client contact – overall responsibility for keeping the Client updated on progress and any changes that deviate from plan
• Develop relationships internally harnessing the expertise of non team members to contribute to programmes as appropriate
• Responsible for budget control, accurate invoicing, managing freelancer time and generally ensuring profitability
• Client liaison – act as a trusted advisor and maintain awareness of current issues relating to client and product area. Develop confidence in the Agency through building strong client relationships
• Professional Relations – build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders
• Business development – responsible for developing existing business as well as new business opportunities
• Leading brainstorming on strategic and creative direction of an account
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for an experienced Account Manager /Senior Account Manager within medical communications ideally with a first/postgraduate degree in Bioscience or a background in healthcare. This individual needs to have strong project management and client relationship management skills, particularly the ability to manage challenging relationships. Previous team management experience is also required. The successful candidate should also be financially astute and comfortable with managing budgets.
Above all, this individual needs to have sound medical and pharmaceutical knowledge and a genuine interest in healthcare issues. The ability to be able to cope with pressure, be highly organised, self motivated and to work to high standards are prerequisites for success in this role. He/she should also have the ambition and determination to progress to the next level in a supportive environment. In return, you will be joining a leader in healthcare communications where your own personal development will be taken seriously and you will be part of a friendly and sociable team of people.
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ACCOUNT MANAGER MED ED
London, £28-37k plus excellent benefits including small onsite gym |
A privately owned, partner-led and friendly healthcare communications agency providing medical education and PR services for a broad range of clients is looking for an Account Manager to join its team to help support business growth. ...Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
As an Account Manager you will support the delivery of programmes across the medical education area. More specifically you will take responsibility for:
• Project Management – ensure that projects are delivered on time and under budget by monitoring budgets, ensuring adherence to schedules, managing invoicing and keeping clients updated with progress
• In particular, act as a facilitator between the Agency and the client on event management and provide support on proposal development, brand communications and relationship building with Key Opinion Leaders and clients
• Client liaison – key point for day-to-day contact with the client; attending client meetings; providing contact reports
• Internal relations – work closely with other members of the team including Project Managers, Event Managers and partners to ensure budget compliance and timely and accurate delivery of programmes
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for a talented, Account Manager with previous experience working in a healthcare communications environment. Ideally candidates should have a first and postgraduate degree in bioscience or a healthcare/science background. The successful candidate will be a well- organised project manager with good client relationship building skills. He/she may be someone working at Senior Account Executive level looking for their first promotion to management level.
The successful candidate will have energy and enthusiasm and be a team player who takes real pride in their work. You will be someone who enjoys working in a small, yet professional Agency with a family-run feel to it, where everyone enjoys working and socialising together.
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ACCOUNT DIRECTOR MED ED
London, £45-55k plus excellent benefits |
This privately owned international medical communications group provides global and national experience and support to the pharmaceutical industry. This Agency has gone from strength to strength over the last few years and has built a strong client base as a result of its excellent service and high standards of work. They are now looking for an Account Director to work with a team in one of its divisions. ...Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
As an Account Director you will be responsible for the provision of scientific and commercial expertise to pharmaceutical clients. More specifically you will take responsibility for:
• Client /Professional relations – develop and manage relationships with clients as well as with medical opinion leaders
• Project management – contributes to the development of strategic marketing plans through keeping abreast of key scientific and marketing information in specific therapy areas
• Ensures the delivery of high quality, complex projects to the clients’ complete satisfaction and in line with allocated budget
• Coordinate and manage project teams and manage projects through to successful and timely completion
• Attending conferences, scientific symposia and advisory boards in the UK and abroad as required
• Finance – responsibility for project finance and delivery of projects to budget
• Business development – marketing analysis in order to identify new business opportunities both with new and existing clients; participate in new business presentations
• Management, motivation and development of junior team members; provide feedback on completed projects
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for an experienced Account Director with previous experience working in a healthcare communications or pharmaceutical environment across a broad range of therapy areas. Candidates should be life science graduates, ideally with a Ph.D. or with an appropriate combination of education and experience with a passion for medical education.
The successful candidate will demonstrate business and client awareness, leadership and problem solving and an understanding of the role of medical education in the Client’s marketing strategy. In return you will be joining a truly international Agency with a sound strategy for business growth and an excellent reputation in the healthcare communications marketplace.
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CLIENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
London, £65-80K plus benefits |
This privately owned international medical communications group provides global and national experience and support to the pharmaceutical industry. This Agency has gone from strength to strength over the last few years and has built a strong client base as a result of its excellent service and high standards of work. They are now looking for a Client Services Director to work with a team in one of its divisions. ...Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
As a Client Services Director you will be responsible for the provision of scientific and commercial expertise to act as strategic partner to pharmaceutical clients. This role has total responsibility for the growth of an allocated large client account. More specifically you will take responsibility for:
• Client /Professional relations – develop and manage relationships with clients as well as with medical opinion leaders. Use scientific and commercial expertise to act as a trusted partner to client
• Project management – leading a large account team ensuring that quality standards are maintained and that there are cost efficient working practices
• Provides strategic direction to clients; keeping abreast of key events in the industry and key developments in specific therapy area
• Responsibility for managing revenue targets agreed with senior management and ensuring these are met; overall responsibility for project finance
• Business development – identifies new business opportunities; presenting pitches and winning new business; seeks ways to identify competitive advantage through the delivery of a broad range of projects
• Management of the account team including career development and optimising resourcing
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for an experienced Senior Account Director/Client Services Director with extensive experience working in a healthcare communications or pharmaceutical environment across a broad range of therapy areas. Candidates should be life science graduates, ideally with a Ph.D. or with an appropriate combination of education and experience with a passion for medical education.
The successful candidate will demonstrate business and client awareness, leadership and problem solving and an understanding of the role of medical education in the Client’s marketing strategy. In return you will be joining a truly international Agency with a sound strategy for business growth and an excellent reputation in the healthcare communications marketplace.
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SENIOR MEDICAL WRITER - MEDICAL EDUCATION
Hertfordshire, £35-48k, plus benefits |
My client is a privately owned medical education agency with a presence in Asia, Europe and America. They offer a range of services from consultancy through to clinical trial management, regulatory approval and communications, to help pharmaceutical companies achieve their commercial objectives across worldwide markets. They are now looking to recruit a Senior Medical Writer because of an increased workload. ...Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Reporting to the Principal Medical Writer, as a Senior Medical Writer you will be responsible for researching and developing high quality written material for a variety of different client projects. More specifically:
• For your own medical writing and for that of your team, delivering scientifically accurate medical writing that is clear, fully referenced and appropriate to the target audience and that meets the client’s objectives
• Working on a broad range of projects, including publications, abstracts, posters, patient materials, symposia, meeting reports, newsletters, Key Opinion Leader (KOL) development and so forth
• Lead writer and client contact for all of the work on nominated accounts
• Researching medical and scientific topics and developing knowledge in relevant therapy areas including drug mechanisms, disease state, treatment guidelines and competitive landscape
• Maintain knowledge of relevant industry guidelines, recommendations and best practice and share information with the team
• Reviewing other writers’ work for scientific and editorial accuracy
• Providing support on project management and attending meetings as required
• Identifying any problems that could jeopardise the delivery of your projects on time.
• Acting as the primary client contact on allocated accounts and develop relationships with clients
• Provide content support on new business opportunities and be aware of opportunities to develop and grow business
• Mentoring junior members of the team offering feedback, support and guidance
. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
• Life science degree with higher postgraduate degree preferred
• Previous experience as a Medical Writer in a medical communications agency or similar role in a pharmaceutical company required
• Passion for medical writing and strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of diseases and treatments
• Proven project management skills and able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Previous team management experience an advantage
Key words (these can be changed according to the job, some examples here) – Writer, Medical Writer, Senior Medical Writer, healthcare communications, medical communications, agency, international, KOL, medical education
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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MEDICAL WRITER - MED ED
Hertfordshire, £28-37k plus excellent benefits |
My client is a privately owned medical education agency with a presence in Asia, Europe and America. They offer a range of services from consultancy through to clinical trial management, regulatory approval and communications, to help pharmaceutical companies achieve their commercial objectives across worldwide markets. They are now looking to recruit a Medical Writer because of an increased workload. ...Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Reporting to the Senior Medical Writer, as a Medical Writer you will be responsible for researching and developing high quality written material for a variety of different client projects. More specifically:
• Scientifically accurate medical writing that is clear, fully referenced and appropriate to the target audience and meets the client’s objectives
• Working on a broad range of projects, including publications, abstracts, posters, patient materials, symposia, meeting reports, newsletters and so on
• Lead writer for nominated accounts
• Researching medical and scientific topics and developing knowledge in relevant therapy areas including drug mechanisms, disease state, treatment guidelines and competitive landscape
• Reviewing other writers’ work for scientific accuracy
• Providing support on project management and attending meetings as required
• Identifying any problems that could jeopardise the delivery of your projects on time.
• Acting as the primary client contact on allocated accounts and develop relationships with clients
• Provide content support on new business opportunities and be aware of opportunities to develop and grow business
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
• Life science degree with higher postgraduate degree preferred
• Previous experience as a Medical Writer in a medical communications agency or similar role in a pharmaceutical company required
• Passion for medical writing and strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of diseases and treatments
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
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PROJECT MANAGER, MEDICAL EDUCATION AGENCY
Cheshire, £25-35K PLUS EXCELLENT BENEFITS |
Due to the continued growth of its business, a leading privately owned international medical communication agency is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join its team ideally in its Cheshire office, or London may be considered. You will be working directly as part of a team that works on international accounts with leading global pharmaceutical companies. ...Details
OVERVIEW OF ROLE
Due to the continued growth of our business, Mudskipper is looking for a project manager who is able to work across a number of client accounts. The role is varied and will include managing effective client relationships (internal and external), financial management, logistics planning and coordination. You will also be expected to contribute to the forward planning of the accounts and work alongside medical writers, editors and account managers.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are seeking an enthusiastic professional with previous project management experience to join our team. Ideally, you will be educated to degree level with a professional approach to business. Previous experience in the medical communications area would be an advantage, but not essential. This is a hands-on role requiring excellent time management, communication skills, the ability to prioritise and a good sense of humour.
If you feel that you have the skills to suit this role please contact us for more information or apply directly.
Project Manager healthcare communications, medical communications, agency, international, KOL, medical education
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PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
London, 40-50K plus benefits |
A specialist healthcare communications company with their main office in London is seeking a Programme Director to join its PR team. This agency is primarily PR based, but also possesses a similar sized medical education sector. The company has offices in key global locations and aims to communicate and develop their client’s portfolios with innovative and effective PR campaigns.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a bright, enthusiastic individual to work for a company that has values such as respect, integrity and commitment.
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KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:
Working with other executives in the PR accounts/programme team you will be supporting senior staff and supervising junior team members, in addition you will be:
• Provide key direction on accounts including strategic guidance, tactical implementation and support to client programmes in the PR team
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard
• Client liaison, establishing self as the main key contact, manage client expectations and ensuring client marketing and communication needs are met
• Working effectively as a team player, ensuring appropriate involvement of team members at different levels, undertaking line management responsibilities – including recruitment and mentoring and coaching where appropriate
• Creative brainstorming and input into client programmes
• Act as the financial lead on accounts and all aspects of budget tracking
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• Educated to degree level ideally in the scientific or communications area with at least 5 years experience in medical communications/similar role
• Strong understanding of the PR network: brand positioning, media relations and KOL management with strong network connections in PR
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Industry knowledge
• Extensive experience of working on a broad range of accounts, possess project management skills and previous experience of adhering to tight deadlines
A company that believes the route to success is in the detailed delivery as it is in the strategic approach. The creative communications team works on a variety of communication materials with many international clients. This agency is growing from strength to strength each year because of successful relationships with its clients, producing work that is different due to meticulous collaboration, quality and innovation.
Keywords: Programme Director, Medical communications, PR, Healthcare communications, Account Director
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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EXPERIENCED MEDICAL WRITERS
Oxfordshire, 35-44K with healthcare, pension and other very generous benefits |
Our client, an independent medical communications (healthcare communications) agency providing strategic counsel at a global level, is looking for experienced medical writers. The agency operates a very 'flat, non-hierarchy' structure and focuses each position around the candidates key skills. The positions are based in Oxford....Details
The type of work in which you will be involved includes strategy development, communications materials and scientific meetings (and all related materials). You must have at least a BSc in a biological science, a PhD is advantageous, and a minimum of 3 years' commercial writing and client liaison experience within a medical communications (healthcare communications) agency. The roles will be very client facing therefore good verbal and interpersonal communication skills are crucial for these positions.
Ideal candidates will be ambitious and real team players as the whole agency thrives on team support. These are opportunities with a high caliber and innovative medical communications (healthcare communications) group. The company offers outstanding training and career progression opportunities. The remuneration rewards and fringe benefits are highly attractive.
Keywords: Medical writers, writer, medical communications agency, healthcare agency
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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ACCOUNT MANAGER
Oxfordshire, Attractive plus benefits |
A leading privately owned international medical communication agency is looking for an experienced Account Manager to join its team in its Oxford office. You will be working directly as part of a team that works on international accounts with leading global pharmaceutical companies. The role would suit a candidate with a medical writing background looking to move into an account management role....Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
As part of the Client Services team, the Account Manager will work on a busy workstream in a major therapy area. More specifically the role will involve:
• Strategy and Client Relationship Management – understand key client business priorities; manage all project related communication and help develop and grow client relationships
• Project management – ensuring solutions meet the client’s needs and are achievable within budget and timelines and meet the required scope
• Team supervision– delegating work appropriately and supervising to ensure work is carried out accurately whilst managing training requirements
• Business development – responsible for developing existing business as well as for picking up on new business opportunities as part of the team
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for an experienced Account Manager or Medical Writer within a medical communications agency with the ability to think strategically, deliver projects effectively; on time and in a cost conscious manner, have excellent client liaison skills and be involved with new business activities. This role will suit an individual who is excellent at managing the detail but without losing track of the strategic, bigger picture.
You will have ideally a BSc in a biological science but non-science graduates with a healthcare communications background will also be considered.
The ideal candidate will be ambitious and a real team player as the whole agency thrives on team support. This is an opportunity with a high caliber independent and innovative healthcare communications group. The company offers outstanding training and career progression
Keywords: Account Manager, Medical Writer, healthcare communications, medical communications, agency, international, KOL, medical education
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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ACCOUNT DIRECTOR(S)
London, Attractive plus benefits |
Talented, ambitious and have an excellent track record as a senior account manager or account director? Looking for a new challenge? Have the desire to join one of the market leaders? Want excellent career progression? Read on.......Details
We are looking for Account Directors for two of our key clients to be based in either London or Cheshire respectively. As part of the client service team the Account Director will be responsible for the provision of scientific and commercial expertise to pharmaceutical clients. You will take the lead in developing and managing relationships with clients as well as with medical opinion leaders. You will ensure that projects are delivered effectively, on time and on budget. With responsibility for business development, the Account Director will carry out marketing analysis to identify new business opportunities and participate in new business presentations. Team management, motivation and development and providing feedback on specific projects, are also important components of this role
We are looking for an experienced Account Director with previous experience working in a healthcare communications or pharmaceutical environment across a broad range of therapy areas. You must have at least a BSc in a biological science, a PhD is favourable but not a requirement. Successful candidates will demonstrate a real passion for healthcare communications and the role that it plays as part of a client’s marketing strategy.
These are opportunities with leading and innovative and independent healthcare communication groups. Talent and ambition are a must for these roles! In return for your experience and commitment you will be offered a competitive basic salary and a very generous benefits package.
Keywords: Account Director, Senior Account Manager, medical communications, healthcare communications, Accounts
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
Other regions, Attractive plus benefits |
Our client, a large healthcare communications agency is looking for an editorial director either in London or Manchester to provide high level scientific, strategic and marketing insight combined with the leadership of an editorial team. ...Details
The successful candidate will line manage and coach medical writers to ensure excellence in project delivery with the support of assistant editorial directors and senior medical writers.
You will work on the whole communications mix but a significant amount of the work will be involved in publications planning, from development of the publications plan to the execution and submission of the all related materials.
You must have a proven track record in an international healthcare communications agency. In return for your experience and commitment you will be offered a generous package.
Keywords: Editorial, Director, Medical Communications, Healthcare communications
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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MEDICAL WRITER/PROGRAMME MANAGER - HYBRID ROLE
London, 30K plus, dependent on experience |
A specialist healthcare communications group in London is seeking a candidate for a unique role in their medical education team. Are you a medical writer with an interest in the account management side of things?
This could be the role for you. This agency has a strong heritage in PR and medical education and it is driven by its scientific know-how. With global operations and contacts its primary aims in the market are to communicate, educate and develop their client’s portfolios with innovative and effective medical education campaigns.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a bright, enthusiastic individual to work for a company that has values such as respect, integrity and commitment.
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KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:
You will be working across the medical communications team; this is a role that is 50% medical writing and 50% account management, you are expected to:
• Write for a variety of audiences, edit work, create and develop slide sets and work on a variety projects based on client specifications
• Liaise with clients developing existing relationships, promoting new business and be actively involved in brainstorming sessions
• Manage your own budget(s) on key projects and that of junior colleagues
• Manage accounts: Briefing colleagues, meeting client expectations and attending teleconference/ meetings to increase client relationships
• Mentor junior colleagues and effectively liaise across the medical communications team
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• Educated to degree level ideally in the scientific area with at least 2 years experience as a Medical Writer
• Flawless attention to detail, brilliant written and verbal skills
• Working within budgets, time management, with strong negotiation, analytical and research skills
• Industry knowledge and knowledge of specialised field(s)
• Novice-level presentation skills
A company that believes the route to success is in the detailed delivery as it is in the strategic approach. The creative communications team works on a variety of communication materials with many international clients. This agency is growing from strength to strength each year because of successful relationships with its clients, producing work that is different due to meticulous collaboration, quality and innovation.
Keywords: Medical Writer, Medical communications, Healthcare communications, Hybrid role, Programme Executive, Accounts Executive
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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EDITOR - HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS
London, 30-34K plus excellent benefits |
Our Client is an innovative, entrepreneurial and fiercely independent full service medical education agency. They support their clients by blending scientific credibility and strategic commercial insights and combine the best of traditional with the cutting edge in digital media in order to maximise a product’s potential. They are growing their team in London and as a consequence, now have exciting opportunities for experienced Editors to join their friendly team to work across a variety of projects.
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OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The Editor provides accurate editing and proof-reading services to the account teams. You will carry out the editing and proof-reading of projects to the highest standard with limited supervision and will adapt the editorial style required according to different audiences. Any areas requiring greater clarity will be brought to the attention of the account team and you will ensure that there is consistency between relevant documents. You will be expected to edit and proof read across a range of applications including Powerpoint, PDFs, Excel and website programmes.
You will be given other duties as well and may be involved in some medical writing as and when required.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for an experienced Editor within a competitor agency or within a pharmaceutical or publishing company. At the very least you will have a bioscience degree and ideally a relevant postgraduate degree. You will have experience and knowledge of the procedures involved in editing, proof-reading across a range of applications including Word documents, PowerPoint, Pdfs, Excel and so on. Ideally you will also be experienced in editing and proof reading through supporting congresses and in publication planning.
You will have experience of liaising directly with clients, instilling confidence in them that you understand their therapeutic area.
We are looking for a team player with excellent attention to detail and strong editorial and proof reading skills. In return, you will be joining a leader in healthcare communications and you will be part of a friendly and sociable team of people.
Keywords: Editor, Assistant Editor, healthcare communications, medical communications, agency, international, KOL, medical education, medical publishing, healthcare publishing
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
London, 30-40K plus commission plus excellent benefits |
Are you a motivated self started looking for your next challenge? Are you passionate about driving business forward and following leads through to the very end? Our client, an independent leader in medical communications is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Business Development Manager to join their growing team in their London office....Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The role will encompass the full gamut of business development from carrying out research, identifying new opportunities and building on existing ones, to leading pitches and closing business deals. You will develop strong customer relationships and earn respect by your consultative approach to meeting client needs. You will work closely with the client service teams to further expand their contacts within the existing client base and not be afraid to generate new leads.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
A background in business development for a medical communications agency or similar company servicing the pharma industry is vital. Perhaps you may have experience as a Medical Representative but are looking for a different environment.
You must be a self-motivator and driven by the desire to succeed and comfortable with generating new leads from cold calling. In addition, it is expected that you will have diverse experience of the industry and have the ability to target new clients as well as fostering organic growth of accounts. You will need to identify several business development victories from your experience that can be substantiated and verified.
The ideal candidate will hold a BSc in a biological science and preferably have a good track record in healthcare sales and/or marketing. You will work with the client service teams on new business pitches, therefore good proposal development and presentation skills are a bonus.
Keywords: Medical Representative, Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, healthcare communications, medical communications, agency, international, KOL, medical education
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Kent, £23K plus depending on experience plus benefits |
A forward thinking privately owned medical communications agency with global presence is looking for a Senior Account Executive in its offices based in Kent. This is an agency that is growing year on year with excellent opportunities for its employees and their long-term professional development.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to take the next step in account management.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
You will working within the accounts team and will be reporting to the Senior Account Director and Client Services Director, main duties include:
• Manage the day-to-day co-ordination and administration of designated projects
• Effectively deliver projects and programmes on target and on budget
• Principal client contact on day-to-day administrative and logistical issues on designated accounts
• Develop and track schedules of projects & ensure that all client needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner, alert senior colleagues when projects are off budget
• Organising and keeping an up to date and accurate email filing system
• Attend appropriate client meetings congresses and exhibitions as required
• Working with colleagues to review content of projects to ensure they meet the approved brief
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• Ideally a life science graduate
•One or two years of agency experience or two to three years in the industry as a sales representative
This company is a great company to work they are renowned for their scientific understanding, their first-class project management and exceptional creative flair. They have a wide range of top pharma clients and have a great working environment, in which the right candidate can flourish.
Keywords: Senior Account Executive, account management, healthcare communications, medical communications agency, medical education
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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ACCOUNT MANAGER
Kent, £30,000K+ depending on experience plus benefits |
A forward thinking privately owned medical communications agency with global presence is looking an Account Manager in its offices based in Kent. This is an agency that is growing year on year with excellent opportunities for its employees and their long-term professional development.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to take the next step in account management.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
You will working within the accounts team and will be reporting to the Account director and Client Services/Account Director, main duties include:
• Managing key accounts
• Build on existing client relationships, and aiding in the development of new pitches and proposals with senior colleagues
• Financial reporting of key accounts and successful budget developing and tracking
• Recognizing and exploiting new business opportunities within existing accounts
• Being competent in editing and written skills, with excellent communication skills
• Being responsible for the flow of work within the team, time spent on projects and budget management
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• Degree in life science discipline
• Three to four years of agency experience or three years in the industry as a sales representative
• A proven ability to develop and present recommendations and proposals to new and existing clients
• Mentoring and training experience
• Developing management and leadership skills
• A good track record of effectively managing projects within an agency environment
This company is a great company to work they are renowned for their scientific understanding, their first-class project management and exceptional creative flair.
They have a wide range of top pharma clients and are a great environment in which the right candidate can flourish.
Keywords: Account manager, account management, healthcare communications, medical communications agency, medical education
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Kent, £21K plus depending on experience plus benefits |
A forward thinking privately owned medical communications agency with global presence is looking for an Account Executive in its offices based in Kent. This is an agency that is growing year on year with excellent opportunities for its employees and their long-term professional development.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to take the next step in account management.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
You will working within the accounts team and will be reporting to the Senior Account Director and Client Services Director, main duties include:
• Manage the day-to-day co-ordination and administration of designated projects
• Effectively deliver projects and programmes on target and on budget
• Attend key client briefs and participate in the briefing of projects into the agency
• Develop and track schedules of projects & ensure that all client needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner, alert senior colleagues when projects are off budget
• Attend appropriate client meetings congresses and exhibitions as required
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• Ideally a life science graduate
• Some agency or industry experience preferable
This company is a great company to work they are renowned for their scientific understanding, their first-class project management and exceptional creative flair. They have a wide range of top pharma clients and have a great working environment, in which the right candidate can flourish.
Keywords: Account Executive, account management, healthcare communications, medical communications agency, medical education
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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SENIOR MEDICAL WRITER/MEDICAL WRITER
Cheshire, MW £28 – 38K for SMW £40 – 48K plus benefits |
This medical communications agency is a large independent group with over 20 year’s heritage in medical education. They are currently looking for new Senior Medical Writer/Medical Writer for their Macclesfield office. They pride themselves on insight and innovation qualities which are instilled in the communication platforms that they provide. This agency also has worldwide presence with offices in countries such as UK, Germany and the US.
This is a fantastic long standing agency to work for, it puts emphasis on career progression and individual aspirations, this role would be perfect for a bright enthusiastic individual looking to move from a medical writing position to a more senior medical writing role.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working in the editorial team, you will be responsible for:
• Producing high quality medical education and communications materials
• Being involved in professional liaison with pharmaceutical industry key contacts and external members
• Developing and implementing project schedules
• Supporting the delivery of scientific meetings including pre-meeting and on-site activities including all deliverables
• Researching, writing, editing and proofing copy to the highest standard
• Managing materials through design/production to print-ready stage
• Commission and brief freelancers
• Mentoring and aiding in the development of junior colleagues
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• Educated to degree level or higher in a biomedical science
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication
• Previous medical communications position, up to several years, with the most recent position as a medical writer
• Excellent attention to detail – style/consistency, grammar, syntax, scientific accuracy, proof-reading, layout, etc
• Excellent project management, organisational and budgetary control skills
• Problem solving/diplomacy skills
This company has multiple medical education divisions within it and it is supported by other key areas within the group, such as digital, conference logistics, market access and exhibition stands. Therefore, it is well equipped with talented experts to help clients get the best out of their products and for employees to produce work that is different and dynamic from what is out there in the market. This truly is a challenging and motivating environment, so that you can excel in your career.
Key words: Medical writer, Senior Medical writer, editorial, medical communications, agency, international, KOL, medical education
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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ACCOUNT MANAGER - PUBLICATIONS PLANNING
Berkshire, £28 – 35K plus benefits |
This medical communications agency has worldwide presence it is one of the largest independent groups possessing a heritage that spans over 20 years in medical education. They are currently looking for an Account Manager for their Berkshire office. They pride themselves on insight and innovation qualities which are instilled in the communication platforms that they provide.
This role involves working on Publication Planning accounts and therefore the successful candidate needs to be passionate about working in Publications Planning. It would be perfect for an individual who is well motivated and keen to progress as these accounts are very high profile within the company, being the largest across the whole group, therefore for the right individual this role could be a fast-track route to becoming an Account Director.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role is primarily covering the haematology/oncology projects that the agency works on and you will be reporting to the Account Director. Business travel in this role may be necessary from time to time to meet clients and attend meetings in the US and also to attend some key annual congresses. You will be responsible for:
• Being the first point of contact for clients on key accounts as assigned, work on multiple accounts
• Demonstrating knowledge of therapeutic area(s), market, audience and key messages
• Understanding client needs, suggesting input where necessary and aiding in the development of projects and business accordingly
• Leading project meetings
• Being able to work with international thought leaders on educational programmes providing clear and timely communication and acting in the interest of the client and TGCG at all times
• Budget Management
• Working across the company in different teams
• Managing team, work flow and budget accordingly
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• Previous experience in a medical communications environment
• Degree level or higher preferred in any discipline
• Previous experience of managing clients and account management
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent negotiation skills
This company has multiple medical education divisions within it and it is supported by other key areas within the group, such as digital, conference logistics, market access and exhibition stands. This truly is a challenging and motivating environment, so that you can excel in your career.
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SENIOR MEDICAL WRITER
Hertfordshire, £35–48K plus benefits |
A medical communications agency based in the south east is looking for a Senior Medical Writer. This agency has a strong presence in the UK, US, Switzerland, Singapore, Taiwan, China and Korea ensuring that they deliver projects, in their client’s language and tailored to their market. They have two key offices in the UK, one in central London and the other in Hertfordshire. This forward thinking company is always looking for new acquisitions to bring in under their banner to broaden their offering to clients.
This is a wonderful role for the right candidate to work in a company that takes pride in their employees and the work they produce.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working across the editorial and account management team you will be:
• Ensuring your and colleagues work is of high standard and quality
• Working on a wide array of projects including but not subject to: abstracts, publications, posters, patient material, newsletters, advisory boards, etc
• Act as the lead writer and primary contact on certain projects
• Have a broad range of knowledge in a variety of therapy areas, with ongoing learning
• Maintain knowledge of industry knowledge, best practices and recommendations
• Reviewing other writers work, mentoring and coaching where appropriate
• Identify and anticipate problems that arise and track budgets accordingly
• Maintain client relationships aid in new business and developing new client business
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• Previous experience in medical communications ideally for a number of years as a medical writer
• Graduate with science degree or higher
• Previous experience of project management, budget tracking and working with clients
• Excellent team work skills and previous mentoring of candidates
• Brilliant communication skills both written and verbal
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of therapy areas
• Fully proficient in Microsoft applications
This is a company that strives to work on the whole communications mix and most of their clients are international. In addition, to the medical communications division within the company they also have a regulatory, meetings management and publications team, therefore they have a wide array of support. This would be a fantastic opportunity for someone wishing to embark in the next phase of their career.
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ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
Hertfordshire, £45-55K plus benefits |
A medical communications agency based in the south east is looking for an Account Director. This agency has a strong presence in the UK, US, Switzerland, Singapore, Taiwan, China and Korea ensuring that they deliver projects, in their client’s language and tailored to their market. They have two key offices in the UK, one in central London and the other in Hertfordshire. This forward thinking company is always looking for new acquisitions to bring in under their banner to broaden their offering to clients.
This is a wonderful role for the right candidate to work in a company that takes pride in their employees and the work they produce.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Managing the account team, your key responsibilities include:
• Delivery of agreed revenue and growth targets
• Maintaining professional relationships with existing clients and establishing new relationships when new business arises
• Demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of medical, legal and regulatory frameworks
• Proactively contributing ideas to client proposals, challenging thinking and planning
• Developing strong relationships with KOLs, important organizations (on behalf of clients)
• Providing leadership, support and guidance to team members
• Thorough research of project areas and keeping trend of new developments in set therapeutic areas
• Ensure all work assigned is within individual capability and within budget
• Monitor progress on accounts, budget management and address anomalies as they arise
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• Minimum 5 years experience in medical communications or a pharmaceutical company
• Graduate with science degree or marketing degree with pharmaceutical experience
• Excellent organisation and planning skills
• Previous experience of project management, budget tracking and working with clients
• Excellent team work skills and previous mentoring of candidates
• Brilliant commercial awareness and customer focus
This is a company that strives to work on the whole communications mix and most of their clients are international. In addition, to the medical communications division within the company they also have a regulatory, meetings management and publications team, therefore they have a wide array of support. This would be a fantastic opportunity for someone wishing to embark in the next phase of their career.
Key words: Account director, project director, healthcare communications, medical communications, agency, international, KOL, medical education, director level, project management
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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ACCOUNT MANAGER
Hertfordshire, £28–37K plus excellent benefits |
A medical communications agency based in the south east is looking for an Account Manager. This agency has a strong presence in the UK, US, Switzerland, Singapore, Taiwan, China and Korea ensuring that they deliver projects, in their client’s language and tailored to their market. They have two key offices in the UK, one in central London and the other in Hertfordshire. This forward thinking company is always looking for new acquisitions to bring in under their banner to broaden their offering to clients.
This is a wonderful role for the right candidate to work in a company that takes pride in their employees and the work they produce.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working across the account management team, your key responsibilities of the role will involve:
• Delivering high quality projects while meeting client briefs
• Maintaining professional relationships with existing clients and establishing new relationships when new business arises
• Demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of medical, legal and regulatory frameworks
• Budget management – including developing realistic budgets on projects
• Monitor progress of projects, including all work from junior members/team and notifying seniors and clients of budget changes
• Contribute to selling concepts, ideas and strategies to clients
• Manage, motivate and mentor the accounts team
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• 2-3 years experience in in medical communications or a pharmaceutical company
• Graduate with science degree or marketing degree with pharmaceutical experience
• Excellent organisation and planning skills
• Previous experience of project management, budget tracking and working with clients
• Excellent team work skills and previous mentoring of candidates
This is a company that strives to work on the whole communications mix and most of their clients are international. In addition, to the medical communications division within the company they also have a regulatory, meetings management and publications team, therefore they have a wide array of support. This would be a fantastic opportunity for someone wishing to embark in the next phase of their career.
Keywords: Account management, project management, healthcare communications, medical communications, agency, international, KOL, medical education, management, marketing, client interfacing
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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SENIOR MEDICAL WRITER MED ED
London, £35-45K plus excellent benefits |
This international healthcare communications agency provides medico-marketing consultancy and medical communications services to leading global pharmaceutical companies in Europe, the USA and East Asia.
The continued growth of their business means that they are seeking to appoint a talented and experienced Senior Medical Writer to their team to provide technological expertise and creative excellence in the area of HIV/Aids.
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OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The Senior Medical Writer provides medical writing, editing and proof-reading services working closely with the account teams predominantly in the field of HIV/Aids. To be the lead writer across a range of medical communication activities including manuscripts, slide decks, websites and advisory boards and provide expertise on publications planning. You will be the main point of contact on scientific content for the client and opinion leaders and this is a highly technical writing focused role. An important component of this job will be to collaborate with colleagues in the USA and East Asia, so a significant amount of travel will be required.
You will be expected to have a broad understanding of the wider medical and marketing issues relating to the product(s) and to understand the role that medical education plays in a client’s business. You will also provide scientific expertise to contribute towards new business pitches. Consequently you will need to keep up to date with the latest research and developments within HIV/Aids and other relevant therapeutic areas.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
The successful candidate will be an experienced Senior Medical Writer with an agency background and must have a good technical understanding of the clinical management of HIV. At the very least you will have a bioscience degree and ideally a PhD as well as expertise and an interest in the field of HIV/Aids.
This Agency is part of an independent, owner-managed enterprise which provides a stimulating and creative collegiate environment for talented individuals who enjoy the recognition and rewards derived from being key members or leaders of client-facing teams. There is also an opportunity for significant travel.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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EDITOR
London, £25-30K plus excellent benefits |
A medical communications agency based in the south east is looking for an Editor. This agency has a strong presence in the UK, US, Switzerland, Singapore, Taiwan, China and Korea ensuring that they deliver projects, in their client’s language and tailored to their market. They have two key offices in the UK, one in central London and the other in Hertfordshire. This forward thinking company is always looking for new acquisitions to bring in under their banner to broaden their offering to clients.
This is a wonderful role for the right candidate to work in a company that takes pride in their employees and the work they produce.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The key aspects of the role entail:
• Editing material for clarity, grammar, consistency, spelling and accuracy of work
• Preparing documents for production
• Raising queries on incorrect material – due to scientific inaccuracy or attaining clarity
• Attaining permissions, maintaining copy right on all materials
• Working to budget and delivering products and maintaining deadlines
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• 2 years experience in a editorial role either in medical communications or a publishing environment
• Graduate ideally in a life sciences discipline
• Attention to detail
• Microsoft applications proficient
• Excellent organisation and planning skills
This is a company that strives to work on the whole communications mix and most of their clients are international. In addition to a medical communications division they also have a regulatory, meetings management and publications team, therefore they have a wide array of support. This would be a fantastic opportunity for someone wishing to embark in the next phase of their career.
Keywords: Editor, Editorial, Scientific publishing, healthcare communications, medical communications, agency, international, KOL, medical education, fact checking, proof reading
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
Buckinghamshire, £45-55K plus excellent benefits |
An independent, privately owned medical education agency is looking to add to their growing team, and is seeking an Account Director. This is due to significant new business wins over the last few months. The majority of the work is international and is focused around delivering innovative programmes to their clients. This is an opportunity not to be missed; this company was set up in 2007 and is growing rapidly with 35 employees already and counting! This company really believes in developing their employees, so that they can excel in their work and career. Their business continues to grow year on year, simply by word of mouth.
The vision of this agency is based upon being a boutique agency that will deliver industry leading medical education; they don’t want to be the biggest or have offices in every country, but want to be and are the best! This is a great place to work, and is perfect for an individual wanting to move into career that is dynamic, challenging and rewarding.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your primary duties will involve:
• Being the key point for clients providing outstanding projects on time and on budget
• Driving new business
• To identify additional client targets and grow the revenue of the company
• Mentoring and coaching of junior colleagues
• Client and KOL liaison for specific projects
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Life science degree
• Previous experience of working as a Account Manager or Senior Account Manager in a medical communications setting
• Previous experience of liaising with KOLs and clients
• Proven experience of mentoring and managing junior colleagues
• Ability to work on multiple accounts and within budgets
This is truly a great opportunity with a company that has done brilliantly well in developing and setting a name for themselves in the med comms field in a short space of time.
Reporting to: Operations Director
Keywords: Account manager, Senior Account Manager, Account Director, Project Management, Project Director, healthcare communications, medical communications, agency, international, KOL, medical education
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - Client Services
London, £50-70K + benefits |
New opportunities have arisen for one of our global clients further to a consolidation of their business and relocation of staff to their central London office. Our client is now looking for key individuals with drive and determination who are keen to help raise the profile of the company and grow the business. Amongst other positions, we are looking to recruit an experienced Associate Director, Client Services into our client’s London office to manage a Client Services team with responsibility for accounts with a fee revenue around £1M.
This position will suit a dynamic and ambitious Senior Account Director who is looking to progress to Client Services Director within 2 years....Details
Key responsibilities:
• Manage a Client Services team with responsibility for fee revenue up to £1M.
• Optimise and grow revenue from existing client accounts and develop new accounts with existing clients.
• Identify potential new client targets, and support all relevant business development activities.
• Provide strategic input into key accounts.
• Convert proposed business to awarded in a timely manner and raise invoices promptly.
• Provide timely and accurate budgets for all projects and ensure that all relevant data are provided to the Finance team for financial planning and revenue recognition.
• Maintain client relations at a high level to support and grow the business.
• Ensure that appropriate processes and operating procedures are in place to facilitate management and delivery of projects and programmes of work to expected standards of client satisfaction.
• Work with other Client Services staff to provide an effective interface between the client services team, medical writing and editorial resources, and creative services and optimise utilisation of all resources and skills.
• Take responsibility for the line management and mentoring of a small team of Client Services staff and support appropriate training and mentoring.
• Promote the positive vision of the company.
Experience required:
• Graduate with a good degree in one of the life sciences with at least 7 years’ experience in the global medical communications business.
• Proven experience of working with one or more of the ‘Top 10’ pharmaceutical clients.
• Experience of managing accounts worth in excess of £1M.
• Proven track record of successful new business acquisition.
• Demonstration of a broad range of communication skills.
• In depth knowledge of drug development and medical marketing.
• Good understanding of the medical communication offerings – e.g., strategic publication planning, KOL development, all aspects of meetings management, e-media channels, etc.
• Proven leadership combined with the ability to coach, mentor and motivate staff.
• Excellent people management, project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A creative and ‘solutions’-based approach to business needs and challenges.
• In depth understanding of the commercial process with strong financial management skills.
Accountable to: Business Unit Head.
Keywords: Associate Director, Client Services Director, healthcare communications, medical communications, medical education, drug development, medical marketing, project management, strategic publication planning, KOL development, client services, business development.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER
London, £40-50K plus benefits |
New opportunities have arisen for one of our global clients further to a consolidation of their business and relocation of staff to their central London office. Our client is now looking for key individuals with drive and determination who are keen to help raise the profile of the company and grow the business. Amongst other positions, we are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Account Manager into our client’s London office to manage a client services team with fee revenue up to £600K.
This position will suit a candidate looking for career progression within account management who is dynamic, ambitious, and a team player. For all staff, progression and promotion within the company is encouraged.
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Key responsibilities:
• Manage a Client Services team with responsibility for fee revenue of £600K.
• Optimise and grow revenue from existing client accounts.
• Provide timely and accurate budgets for all projects and ensure that all relevant data are provided to the Finance team for financial planning and revenue recognition.
• Convert proposed business to awarded in a timely manner and raise invoices promptly.
• Ensure that appropriate processes and operating procedures are in place to facilitate management and delivery of projects and programmes of work to expected standards of client satisfaction.
• Provide strategic input into key accounts.
• Maintain client relations at a high level to support and grow the business.
• Support pitches, proposals and other new business activities for existing and new clients as and when required.
• Take responsibility for the line management and mentoring of a small team of Account Managers and Assistant Account Managers, and support appropriate training of staff.
• Provide an effective interface between the client services team, medical writing and editorial resources, and creative services and optimise utilisation of all resources and skills.
• Promote the positive vision of the company.
Experience required:
• Science graduate with at least 3 years’ experience in a leading medical communications agency.
• Proven experience supporting one or more of the ‘Top 10’ pharmaceutical clients.
• Good understanding of the pharma industry in general, and specific knowledge of drug development.
• Good understanding of the medical communication offerings – e.g., strategic publication planning, KOL development, all aspects of meetings management, e-media channels, etc.
• A creative and ‘solutions’-based approach to business needs and challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven leadership combined with the ability to motivate and mentor staff.
• Excellent people management, project management and organisational skills.
• In depth understanding of the commercial process with strong financial management skills.
Accountable to: Business Unit Head.
Key words: Senior Account Manager, healthcare communications, medical communications, medical education, drug development, medical marketing, project management, strategic publication planning, KOL development, client services, business development.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR - Client Services - NEW YORK
Other regions, £70K UPWARDS plus excellent benefits |
New opportunities have arisen for one of our global clients further to a consolidation of their business and relocation of staff to their central London office. Our client is now looking for key individuals with drive and determination who are keen to help raise the profile of the company and grow the business. Amongst other positions, we are looking to recruit an experienced Associate Director, Client Services into our client’s New York office to manage a Client Services team with responsibility for accounts with a fee revenue around £1M. This position will suit a dynamic and ambitious candidate who is looking for the combined challenge of relocation and career progression....Details
Key responsibilities:
• Manage a Client Services team with responsibility for fee revenue up to £1M.
• Optimise and grow revenue from existing client accounts and develop new accounts with existing clients.
• Identify potential new client targets, and support all relevant business development activities.
• Provide strategic input into key accounts.
• Convert proposed business to awarded in a timely manner and raise invoices promptly.
• Provide timely and accurate budgets for all projects and ensure that all relevant data are provided to the Finance team for financial planning and revenue recognition.
• Maintain client relations at a high level to support and grow the business.
• Ensure that appropriate processes and operating procedures are in place to facilitate management and delivery of projects and programmes of work to expected standards of client satisfaction.
• Work with other Client Services staff to provide an effective interface between the client services team, medical writing and editorial resources, and creative services and optimise utilisation of all resources and skills.
• Take responsibility for the line management and mentoring of a small team of Client Services staff and support appropriate training and mentoring.
• Promote the positive vision of the company.
Experience required:
• Graduate with a good degree in one of the life sciences with at least 7 years’ experience in the global medical communications business.
• Proven experience of working with one or more of the ‘Top 10’ pharmaceutical clients.
• Experience of managing accounts worth in excess of £1M.
• Proven track record of successful new business acquisition.
• Demonstration of a broad range of communication skills.
• In depth knowledge of drug development and medical marketing.
• Good understanding of the medical communication offerings – e.g., strategic publication planning, KOL development, all aspects of meetings management, e-media channels, etc.
• Proven leadership combined with the ability to coach, mentor and motivate staff.
• Excellent people management, project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A creative and ‘solutions’-based approach to business needs and challenges.
• In depth understanding of the commercial process with strong financial management skills.
Accountable to: Business Unit Head
Key words: Associate Director, Client Services Director, healthcare communications, medical communications, medical education, drug development, medical marketing, project management, strategic publication planning, KOL development, client services, business development.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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ACCOUNT MANAGER
London, 30-40K plus benefits |
New opportunities have arisen for one of our global clients further to a consolidation of their business and relocation of staff to their central London office. Our client is now looking for key individuals with drive and determination who are keen to help raise the profile of the company and grow the business. Amongst other positions, we are looking to recruit an Account Manager into our client’s London office to manage client projects with a fee revenue of £500K.
This position will suit a team player with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude who wants to take an active role in growing the business. Once established, progression and promotion within the company is encouraged.
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Key responsibilities:
• Manage client projects with a fee revenue of £500K.
• Optimise and grow revenue from existing client accounts.
• Provide timely and accurate budgets for all project and ensure that all relevant data are provided to the Finance team for financial planning and revenue recognition.
• Ensure that appropriate processes and operating procedures are in place to facilitate management and delivery of projects and programmes of work to expected standards of client satisfaction.
• Build and maintain client relations at a high level to support and grow the business.
• Establish effective communication with internal team members and external clients.
• Support pitches, proposals, and other new business activities for existing and new clients as and when required.
• Provide a robust interface between the client services team, medical writing/editorial resources, and creative services to establish an effective team in which use of all resources and skills is optimised.
• Support and assist with the management and training of less experienced account management staff.
• Promote the positive vision of the company.
Experience required:
• Science graduate with at least 1 years’ experience of working in a comparable role.
• Good understanding of the pharma industry in general, and specific knowledge of drug development and medical marketing.
• A creative and ‘solutions’-based approach to business needs and challenges.
• Ability to integrate into a team with an awareness of professional, operational and cultural boundaries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven project management and organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with a flair for people management.
• In depth understanding of the commercial process with strong financial management skills.
Accountable to: Director, Client Services.
Key words: Account Manager, healthcare communications, medical communications, medical education, drug development, medical marketing, project management, client services, business development.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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MEDICAL WRITER
Kent, £28-35K plus Benefits |
An independent, family owned Healthcare medical communications agency based in Kent is looking for a Medical Writer because of business growth. As well as traditional medical education services they also offer advertising type services and they consider themselves a part of the Client’s marketing team. There are around a dozen in the team, plus freelancers which can swell the team to around fifteen. They work mainly on UK and increasingly more international work. They work on a broad range of projects and their digital projects are increasing....Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Working closely with the client services team, the Medical Writer will produce scientifically accurate medical writing that is clear, fully referenced and appropriate to the target audience and fully meets the client’s objectives. It will involve the research and origination of materials for educational and promotional purposes. You will be working across a broad range of therapy areas on a variety of projects from the more traditional medical education written work to digital projects and mobile phone apps.
You will attend congresses and meetings as required, as well as liaise directly with the clients and support new and existing business development opportunities.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for an experienced Medical Writer within a medical education agency or within a communications, advertising or PR company, publishing house, CRO, in the healthcare industry or a pharmaceutical company. A science degree is essential and a PhD is highly desirable. Above all you must be able to demonstrate a passion for medical writing and communicating healthcare issues, as well as a strong attention to detail.
In order to be successful here you will need to be able to roll up your sleeves and have a collaborative attitude. In return for joining them, you will receive full training and support in systems and processes and be working as part of a small, friendly team
Key words: Medical Writer, healthcare communications, medical communications, agency, international, KOL, medical education, medical publishing, healthcare publishing
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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SENIOR ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
Surrey, £45–65K plus benefits |
Formed in 2009 as a sister company to established PR and Advertising agencies, our client is the medical communications arm of a large privately owned global communications network. To support the current phase of expansion, our client is looking for dynamic and motivated client services staff to help take the business to a new level. Amongst other positions, our client is looking for an innovative and creative Senior/Account Director to integrate into the existing client management team. This position would suit an experienced Senior Account Manager or Account Director looking for career progression in a fast-moving environment....Details
Key responsibilities:
• Lead and grow a client account team, working to gain the respect of the staff whilst striving for excellence.
• Direct and manage the client accounts assigned to you.
• Take a proactive approach to client liaison and strategic consultancy / direction.
• Build relationships with clients to gain their trust and respect client confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrate effective time management and the ability to delegate tasks.
• Optimise project management and demonstrate good forward planning and anticipation of client needs.
• Work with your line manager to provide regular updates and reports.
• Undertake all aspects of budget management and tracking, including timely invoicing and accurate reconciliation, to ensure account profitability.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing business and develop new business in target areas.
• Develop proposals and budgets for new and existing clients.
• Confidently present new business pitches and proposals to new and existing clients.
• Take responsibility for the line management of staff assigned to you and assist with resourcing and recruitment into the team.
• Support and assist with the coaching, development and training of team members.
• Contribute to shared general duties and office administration.
Experience required:
• Science or life science degree.
• At least 5 years’ related experience, with a minimum of 3 years in medical education, medical communication or medical consultancy positions.
• Excellent client management and client communication skills.
• Proven project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with good financial management skills.
• Creative, innovative, and strategic thinking.
Key words: Account Director, Senior Account Director, healthcare communications, medical communications, medical education, medical marketing, project management, client services, meetings management, business development.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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ACCOUNT MANAGER
Surrey, £28–37K plus benefits |
Formed in 2009 as a sister company to established PR and Advertising agencies, our client is the medical communications arm of a large privately owned global communications network. To support the current phase of expansion, our client is looking for dynamic and motivated client services staff to help take the business to a new level. Amongst other positions, our client is looking for a conscientious Account Manager to integrate into the existing client management team. This position would suit an experienced Account Executive or an Account Manager who wants to contribute to the success of a growing business....Details
Key responsibilities:
• Take a proactive approach to all aspects of client management and build relationships with clients.
• Contribute to the development of client programmes and set and implement programme evaluation targets.
• Liaise with clients, authors and opinion leaders as and when required to do so and respect client confidentiality at all times.
• Set up and manage client meetings and provide client update reports according to the schedules required by clients.
• Organise all aspects of meetings and events (e.g. symposia, advisory boards, etc.), including budgeting.
• Optimise project management and internal team communication
• Input into written educational materials in line with your writing and editing capability.
• Brief freelance writers and creative staff and monitor progress.
• Co-ordinate, and participate in, internal brainstorming sessions.
• Undertake all aspects of budget management, including update of cost trackers to monitor profitability of accounts.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing business.
• Research for, and participate in the development of, new business pitches and proposals for new and existing clients.
• Support and assist with team management and the training of less experienced staff.
• Contribute to shared general duties and office administration.
Experience required:
• Science graduate with at least 1–2 years’ experience of working in a comparable role.
• Good understanding of the medical marketing needs of the pharma industry.
• Excellent verbal communications skills combined with a desire to meet client expectations at all times.
• Good time management with the ability to delegate tasks.
• Proven project management and organisational skills.
• Good writing and editorial skills.
• Working knowledge of the commercial process with good financial management skills.
Key words: Account Manager, healthcare communications, medical communications, medical education, medical marketing, project management, client services, meetings management, business development.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR
Surrey, £70K upwards + benefits |
Formed in 2009 as a sister company to established PR and Advertising agencies, our client is the medical communications arm of a large privately owned global communications network. To support the current phase of expansion, our client is looking for dynamic and motivated staff to help take the business to a new level. Amongst other positions, our client is looking for an experienced Associate Director or Director. This position would suit a candidate with a keen interest in new business development who is ready to undertake a key role as part of the company’s senior management team....Details
Key responsibilities:
• Financial
o Report monthly financial figures for the company (revenue recognition, cash flow, profitability, cost incurred, forecasts for existing and new business, etc.).
o Work with the Finance Department to optimise budgeting and client billing.
o Track hours and costs against budget to minimise the potential for ‘over-service’.
o Meet and exceed business plan targets.
o Participate in business planning at key times of the year.
o Assist with management of procurement and supplier costs, being mindful of cost-efficiency at all times.
• New Business
o Enhance opportunities for business growth with existing clients.
o Identify and develop new business leads in line with company targets.
• Client Management
o Network with current and potential new clients and opinion leaders and build relationships to gain their trust and respect.
o Define and improve client management strategies.
• Staff Management
o Optimise team efficiency while maintaining excellent client relationships.
o Demonstrate effective line management and clearly define roles and responsibilities within the team.
o Actively engage in the staff appraisal process and encourage growth and personal development of team members through mentoring and training.
o Proactively recruit new staff in line with budget availability.
o Take a lead role in optimising resource and time management.
o Engage in conflict resolution as and when required.
• Company Management
o Play an active role in promoting the company’s services via award entries and website activity.
o Work with the Senior Management Team to develop and communicate unique offerings to clients.
o Engage in all aspects of company management.
o Work with members of the Board to ‘add value’ to the company’s offerings.
Experience required:
• Science or life science degree
• At least 8 years’ related experience, with experience in the pharmaceutical and agency environments.
• Detailed understanding of the pharma and medical communication businesses, and the interaction between the two.
• Proven experience in business development
• Strong commercial awareness with good financial management skills.
• Excellent client management and client communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage a team of people.
• Strong team mentality.
Key words: Associate Director, Director, Senior Management Team, healthcare communications, medical communications, medical education, medical marketing, client services, client management, business development, company management.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
Berkshire, £45-55K Plus benefits |
An independent privately owned digital healthcare marketing agency is looking for an Account Director in their Berkshire offices.
This agency has a fantastic reputation in the industry and talent at all levels of the business, with the work force being known for their hard work, drive and creative campaigns. This truly is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to work for a well established healthcare agency, with a difference.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working in the Accounts Management team you will be:
• Understanding client needs to deliver digital products/projects to brief and within budget
• Mentoring, motivating and coaching of junior colleagues, making sure they are delivering work of high standard
• Building strong and meaningful professional relationships with clients
• Strong presentation, and proposal development skills and a keen attention to detail
WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Previous experience of a healthcare communications setting, ideally as an account manager
• Have inputted many creative ideas to numerous projects
• Previous experience of mentoring and managing colleagues
• Have a high attention to detail and brilliant presentation skills
• Working with clients, knowing how to work to agreed specifications, inputting ideas and pitching new business
This role will be challenging and will require creativity in order to deliver outstanding and innovative programmes that meet the clients brand strategic needs. You should also be interested in new digital technologies and keep up to date with the most recent advancements.
Key words: Account manager, account director, healthcare communications, medical communications, agency, international, KOL, digital, marketing, advertising
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
London, £45-55K Plus Benefits |
A highly reputable Healthcare PR agency in London is searching for a professional Account Director to join the company. They are seeking an individual, who is passionate about Healthcare PR, who has previously help create and develop striking and successful PR campaigns.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a brilliant healthcare PR Company that is different, dynamic and focused on nurturing and developing their employees.
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Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be working across the accounts team and will be overseeing the effective development and implementation of creative public relations campaigns, as well as providing strategic counsel to clients.
You will be required to:
• Be the key client contact for multiple accounts
• Mentor, manage and motivate the accounts team on lead projects
• Budget manage all projects, deciphering and allocating members of team projects, tracking projects from start to finish and notifying clients of any key changes or problems
• Contributing to client projects, including creative input
• Aiding in pitches, new business and driving new projects
• Some travel will be required
Previous Experience:
• Please note a life science degree is not needed, however degree level or higher would be preferred
• Previous medical communications experience, with 5+ years in a similar setting
• Previously management of a team
• Previously working with clients, KOLs and members of the scientific community
• Previous experience of account handling, managing and budgeting
• Being involved in driving new business
Key words Account manager, account director, healthcare communications, medical communications, agency, international, KOL, medical education
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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Medical Writer
Kent, £25 - £30K + benefits |
We are looking for creative and enthusiastic candidates to join a successful independent medical communications company on the Kent/Surrey border. Our client has the knowledge and experience to provide a top-quality, full-service offering typical of a large agency but with the flexible and personal-service approach of a smaller company. We are currently looking to recruit an Editorial Team Leader to manage and support a small team of medical writers and editors. This position will suit an experienced Senior Medical Writer looking for line management and team leadership responsibilities....Details
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
You will be expected to research, write, edit and proof a wide range of scientific and educational materials. The role requires confident individuals who will be part of a project team responsible for taking the client brief and then working with clients and authors to take in amends to working drafts.
There will be some travel to support a range of client activities and on-site meetings. In addition you will work with other members of the editorial team to establish, develop, and maintain key opinion leader relationships. A critical part of the role will be to undertake research and contribute to business development and budgeting activities for existing and new clients as and when required to do so.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
You must be able to demonstrate a good academic record with at least a 2:1 degree in life or physical sciences. A higher degree qualification would be an advantage.
The ideal candidate will have a range of therapeutic area expertise and have the ability to rapidly assimilate information in new areas. You must have the ability to adapt your writing style to different target audiences and to a wide range of publication media. Good PowerPoint skills and an understanding of Good Publication Practice, including copyright issues are essential.
You will have the ability to integrate into a team and support other team members in all aspects of the medical communications business. In addition you have good organisational skills with excellent time and project management capabilities.
This is an opportunity with a leading and innovative and independent healthcare communication group. Talent, ambition and a passion for medical communications are a must for this role!
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below
Medical writer, healthcare communications, medical communications, medical education, client liaison.
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Editorial Team Leader
Kent, £45K - £60K + Benefits |
We are looking for creative and enthusiastic candidates to join a successful independent medical communications company on the Kent/Surrey border. Our client has the knowledge and experience to provide a top-quality, full-service offering typical of a large agency but with the flexible and personal-service approach of a smaller company. We are currently looking to recruit an Editorial Team Leader to manage and support a small team of medical writers and editors. This position will suit an experienced Senior Medical Writer looking for line management and team leadership responsibilities....Details
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational and line management of a small team of writers and editors.
Act as the primary client contact for editorial projects and programmes of work, providing tactical input and strategic consultancy according to need.
Give direction to the medical writing team on scientific content to ensure that the client’s marketing and strategic objectives are met.
Take responsibility for the review of all written materials for alignment of key messages, accuracy of content, and all other aspects of quality control.
Provide on-site expertise and support as required.
Prepare and make presentations to clients, speakers and other organisations as and when required to do so.
Undertake all aspects of team development and training.
Proactively contribute to new business activities for existing and new clients.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
PhD in life or physical sciences.
At least 4 years’ experience as a Senior Medical/scientific Writer or Editorial Team Leader, with proven experience of line management.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to mentor and encourage less experienced team members.
A broad range of therapeutic area expertise, and the ability to rapidly assimilate information in new areas.
Ability to adapt writing style to different target audiences and to a wide range of publication media.
An interest in, and an excellent understanding of Good Publication Practice, including copyright issues.
Critical awareness of budgeting and the ability to contribute to budget and proposal development.
A broad knowledge of new-business and business-development activities.
Excellent organisational skills with proven time, project, and man-management capability.
Confidence in liaising with clients and authors to meet and exceed expectation.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
Editorial team leader, healthcare communications, medical communications, medical education, client liaison, KOL development, line management, publication planning, strategic consultancy, quality control, resource management.
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Account Manager
London, Competitive Salary + Benefits |
Our client is the medical communications division of a scientific information services and publishing company. With an established global presence, our client is able to combine global strategic communication services with local expertise to meet the specific needs of local and regional markets.
We are currently seeking an experienced Account Manager to support the management of existing business and to contribute to new business activities. This position will suit a candidate who wants to combine a strong client and customer focus with some in-house line management responsibilities. ...Details
Key responsibilities:
Manage client accounts with a fee revenue upwards of £500K.
Provide commercial direction and strategic consultancy to account teams.
Present annual communication plans, and make recommendations for optimisation and growth of existing client accounts.
In collaboration with the Business Development Manager, assist with the development and delivery of new business pitches, proposals, and capability presentations.
Establish and maintain long-term relationships with clients.
Lead and participate in client meetings, and oversee all follow-up actions.
Provide accurate budgets for all projects and ensure that all relevant data are provided to senior managers for financial planning and revenue recognition.
Meet or exceed revenue targets and expectations of profitability.
Oversee the delivery of all projects and programmes of work and ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Take responsibility for budget tracking, invoicing, and timely project reconciliation.
Take responsibility for line management of assigned staff, contributing to Performance Management Reviews.
Coach and mentor less-experienced staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Travel within Europe (and possibly elsewhere) to support client activities and on-site meetings as necessary.
Experience required:
Degree in science or life science preferred.
At least 12-18 months experience in the pharmaceutical industry or in a medical communications agency.
Specialist knowledge of the pharma industry, with a good understanding of drug development.
Good command of at least one European language.
Expert in strategic consultancy.
A broad range of therapeutic area expertise.
Proven leadership skills, with the ability to line manage, coach and mentor staff.
Excellent verbal communication and client liaison skills, with the desire to build strong client relationships.
Good organisational skills with excellent time- and project-management capability.
Good financial and commercial awareness.
Good negotiating skills.
Exceptional presentation skills.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
Account Manager, healthcare communications, medical communications, medical education, client liaison, business development, line management.
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Account Manager
Cheshire, Competitive salary + Benefits |
Our client is the medical communications division of a scientific information services and publishing company. With an established global presence, our client is able to combine global strategic communication services with local expertise to meet the specific needs of local and regional markets.
We are currently seeking an experienced Account Manager to support the management of existing business and to contribute to new business activities. This position will suit a candidate who wants to combine a strong client and customer focus with some in-house line management responsibilities. ...Details
Key responsibilities:
Manage client accounts with a fee revenue upwards of £500K.
Provide commercial direction and strategic consultancy to account teams.
Present annual communication plans, and make recommendations for optimisation and growth of existing client accounts.
In collaboration with the Business Development Manager, assist with the development and delivery of new business pitches, proposals, and capability presentations.
Establish and maintain long-term relationships with clients.
Lead and participate in client meetings, and oversee all follow-up actions.
Provide accurate budgets for all projects and ensure that all relevant data are provided to senior managers for financial planning and revenue recognition.
Meet or exceed revenue targets and expectations of profitability.
Oversee the delivery of all projects and programmes of work and ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Take responsibility for budget tracking, invoicing, and timely project reconciliation.
Take responsibility for line management of assigned staff, contributing to Performance Management Reviews.
Coach and mentor less-experienced staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Travel within Europe (and possibly elsewhere) to support client activities and on-site meetings as necessary.
Experience required:
Degree in science or life science preferred.
At least 12-18 months experience in the pharmaceutical industry or in a medical communications agency.
Specialist knowledge of the pharma industry, with a good understanding of drug development.
Good command of at least one European language.
Expert in strategic consultancy.
A broad range of therapeutic area expertise.
Proven leadership skills, with the ability to line manage, coach and mentor staff.
Excellent verbal communication and client liaison skills, with the desire to build strong client relationships.
Good organisational skills with excellent time- and project-management capability.
Good financial and commercial awareness.
Good negotiating skills.
Exceptional presentation skills.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
Account Manager, healthcare communications, medical communications, medical education, client liaison, business development, line management.
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Account Director
London, Competitive Salary + Benefits |
Our client is the medical communications division of a scientific information services and publishing company. With an established global presence, our client is able to combine global strategic communication services with local expertise to meet the specific needs of local and regional markets.
We are currently seeking an experienced Account Director to support the management of existing business and to contribute to new business activities. This position will suit a candidate who wants to combine strategic account direction with the line management of an account team....Details
Key responsibilities:
Manage client accounts with a fee revenue upwards of £1M.
Provide commercial direction and strategic consultancy to account teams.
Present annual communication plans, and make recommendations for optimisation and growth of existing client accounts.
In collaboration with the Business Development Manager, assist with the development and delivery of new business pitches, proposals, and capability presentations.
Make recommendations regarding best practice and potential for new service and product offerings.
Identify potential new business opportunities and forward leads to the Business Development Director.
Take overall responsibility for client negotiations, agreeing terms, conditions and contracts.
Establish and maintain long-term relationships with clients.
Lead and participate in client meetings, and oversee all follow-up actions.
Provide accurate budgets for all projects and ensure that all relevant data are provided to senior managers for financial planning and revenue recognition.
Meet or exceed revenue targets and expectations of profitability.
Oversee the delivery of all projects and programmes of work and ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Take responsibility for budget tracking, invoicing, and timely project reconciliation.
Take responsibility for line management of assigned staff, contributing to Performance Management Reviews.
Coach and mentor less-experienced staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Travel within Europe (and possibly elsewhere) to support client activities and on-site meetings as necessary.
Experience required:
Degree in science or life science preferred.
At least 4 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry or in a medical communications agency.
Specialist knowledge of the pharma industry, with a good understanding of drug development.
Good command of at least one European language.
Expert in strategic consultancy.
A broad range of therapeutic area expertise.
Well-developed team leadership skills, with the ability to line manage, coach and mentor staff.
Excellent verbal communication and client liaison skills, with the desire to build strong client relationships.
Good organisational skills with excellent time- and project-management capability.
In-depth financial and commercial awareness.
Excellent negotiating skills.
Exceptional presentation skills.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
Account Director, healthcare communications, medical communications, medical education, client liaison, business development, line management.
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Senior Medical Writer
London, Competitive Salary + Benefits |
Our client is the medical communications division of a scientific information services and publishing company. With an established global presence, our client is able to combine global strategic communication services with local expertise to meet the specific needs of local and regional markets.
Our client is currently recruiting a number of new staff and there is an immediate vacancy for a Senior Medical Writer. Our client is looking for someone who can manage the delivery of high-quality science-based programmes to support pharmaceutical marketing activities....Details
Key responsibilities:
Manage the timely delivery of scientific content for a range of medical communications.
Take the role of Lead Writer on one or more accounts, develop high-quality copy, and be the main point of contact for client and key opinion leaders.
Review materials written by other members of the team for scientific content and monitor quality, style and accuracy.
Ensure that client’s marketing objectives are met and that key messages are supported appropriately.
Liaise with clients and leading medical experts and work to build client relationships.
For assigned projects and programmes of work, maintain current awareness of developments in relevant therapy areas.
Contribute to the development of account plans, strategic publication plans and strategic communication programmes.
With Scientific Services Director, make recommendations for resource allocation and assist with the recruitment of new staff.
Coach and mentor less-experienced writers to help them achieve their full potential
Make recommendations for training to the Scientific Services Director.
Work with the Scientific Services Director to prepare and update SOPs and training programmes, and assist with the delivery or training.
Contribute to, or conduct, performance and learning & development reviews.
Provide editorial quotes for budgeting purposes.
Monitor hours against budget and complete timesheets in an accurate and timely way.
Contribute to revenue targets by progressing sold projects as soon as is reasonably possible.
Work with Account Management to identify new business opportunities within accounts.
Provide scientific expertise to the development of new business pitches and proposals.
Attend team and editorial meetings and support team working principles within the business unit and the company.
Travel to support client activities and on-site meetings as necessary.
Experience required:
Degree in life sciences, pharmacy or medicine. Higher degree preferred.
At least 2 years’ experience as a medical/scientific writer in the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare, medical communications, clinical research, academic research or publishing.
Proven experience of reviewing work of other writers in a medical communications agency.
Previous management or supervisory experience.
Excellent verbal communication and client liaison skills.
A broad range of therapeutic area expertise.
Ability to communicate complex scientific ideas to a range of target audience.
Ability to integrate into a team and support other team members in all aspects of the work.
Good organisational skills with excellent time- and project-management capability.
Good budget awareness.
An in-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical marketing business combined with a strong customer focus.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
Senior Medical Writer, Lead Writer, healthcare communications, medical communications, medical education, client liaison, line management.
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Senior Medical Writer
Cheshire, Competitive Salary + Benefits |
Our client is the medical communications division of a scientific information services and publishing company. With an established global presence, our client is able to combine global strategic communication services with local expertise to meet the specific needs of local and regional markets.
Our client is currently recruiting a number of new staff and there is an immediate vacancy for a Senior Medical Writer. Our client is looking for someone who can manage the delivery of high-quality science-based programmes to support pharmaceutical marketing activities....Details
Key responsibilities:
Manage the timely delivery of scientific content for a range of medical communications.
Take the role of Lead Writer on one or more accounts, develop high-quality copy, and be the main point of contact for client and key opinion leaders.
Review materials written by other members of the team for scientific content and monitor quality, style and accuracy.
Ensure that client’s marketing objectives are met and that key messages are supported appropriately.
Liaise with clients and leading medical experts and work to build client relationships.
For assigned projects and programmes of work, maintain current awareness of developments in relevant therapy areas.
Contribute to the development of account plans, strategic publication plans and strategic communication programmes.
With Scientific Services Director, make recommendations for resource allocation and assist with the recruitment of new staff.
Coach and mentor less-experienced writers to help them achieve their full potential
Make recommendations for training to the Scientific Services Director.
Work with the Scientific Services Director to prepare and update SOPs and training programmes, and assist with the delivery or training.
Contribute to, or conduct, performance and learning & development reviews.
Provide editorial quotes for budgeting purposes.
Monitor hours against budget and complete timesheets in an accurate and timely way.
Contribute to revenue targets by progressing sold projects as soon as is reasonably possible.
Work with Account Management to identify new business opportunities within accounts.
Provide scientific expertise to the development of new business pitches and proposals.
Attend team and editorial meetings and support team working principles within the business unit and the company.
Travel to support client activities and on-site meetings as necessary.
Experience required:
Degree in life sciences, pharmacy or medicine. Higher degree preferred.
At least 2 years’ experience as a medical/scientific writer in the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare, medical communications, clinical research, academic research or publishing.
Proven experience of reviewing work of other writers in a medical communications agency.
Previous management or supervisory experience.
Excellent verbal communication and client liaison skills.
A broad range of therapeutic area expertise.
Ability to communicate complex scientific ideas to a range of target audience.
Ability to integrate into a team and support other team members in all aspects of the work.
Good organisational skills with excellent time- and project-management capability.
Good budget awareness.
An in-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical marketing business combined with a strong customer focus.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
Senior Medical Writer, Lead Writer, healthcare communications, medical communications, medical education, client liaison, line management.
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Programme Director (Account Director)
London, £45-55K plus benefits |
A specialist healthcare communications group in London is seeking a Programme Director (Account Director in other agencies) to join its team in the medical education sector of the company. This agency has a strong heritage in PR and medical education and it is driven by its scientific know-how. With global operations and contacts its primary aims in the market are to communicate, educate and develop their client’s portfolios with innovative and effective medical education campaigns. This is a fantastic opportunity for a bright, enthusiastic individual to work for a company that has values such as respect, integrity and commitment.
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KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:
As a Programme Director (Account Director) you will be responsible for:
• Building excellent relationships with clients, to deliver strategic solutions that implement their briefs coupled with strong influential and negotiation skills
• Business development by identifying opportunities, pursuing leads and writing programmes and proposals
• Working on accounts: Refining proposals, establishing objectives and client support
• Managing the team: Supervising workload, guiding staff and outline budget guidelines with all staff. This also includes recruitment, mentoring and aiding in the professional development of junior staff
• Budgeting client programmes: developing, managing and adhering to budgets
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• Educated to degree level ideally in the scientific or communications area, with at least 5 years experience in the medical communications industry
• Excellent written, presentation and strategic skills
• Previous experience of handling accounts, budgets and managing tight deadlines
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Superior knowledge/expertise of principles and practises of medical communications coupled with a strong network of contacts
This is a company that believes the route to success is in the detailed delivery as it is in the strategic approach. The creative communications team works on a variety of communication materials with many international clients. This agency is growing from strength to strength each year because of successful relationships with its clients, producing work that is different due to meticulous collaboration, quality and innovation.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact click on the 'Apply' link below:
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Principle Medical Writer
Cheshire, £45–55K plus great benefits |
This medical communications agency is a large independent group with over 20 year’s heritage in medical education. They are currently looking for a Principle Medical Writer for their London or Cheshire office. They pride themselves on insight and innovation qualities which are instilled in the communication platforms that they provide. This agency also has worldwide presence with offices in countries such as UK, Germany and the US....Details
This is a fantastic long standing agency to work for, it puts emphasis on career progression and individual aspirations, this role would be perfect for a bright enthusiastic individual looking for their next senior level writing role.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
In the role of Principle Medical Writer you will be responsible for:
• Research, write, edit and proof copy to the highest standard (scientific and grammatical)
• Professional liaison with pharmaceutical industry key contacts, healthcare professionals and other external service providers.
• Support the delivery of scientific meetings; attending, implementing changes to finalized projects, and other onsite assistance to produce outstanding projects that exceed client expectations
• Managing budget and time spent on projects, working to deadlines and adhering to budgets set
• Analyse and assimilate market, therapy area, product and competitor information and apply, as appropriate, to client deliverables
• Establish/develop and maintain business relationships with client staff, including those at senior levels, in both the marketing and medical/clinical function
• Mentor more junior colleagues, including the training of associate medical writers
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• Educated to degree level or higher in a biomedical science, with depth and breadth of editorial experience (ideally around five years), with several years at Senior Medical Writer level or above in a communications agency environment
• Brilliant verbal and written skills with excellent attention to detail
• A wide understanding of healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience of project and time management skills
• Understanding and adherence to healthcare compliance laws and guidelines
• Maturity of approach and ability to act as a role model
• Problem solving/diplomacy skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Presentation, interview and appraisal skills
This company has multiple medical education divisions within it and it is supported by other key areas within the group, such as digital, conference logistics, market access and exhibition stands. This truly is a challenging and motivating environment, so that you can excel in your career.
For more information or to apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' link below:
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Associate Medcial Writer
Kent, With Additional Benefits |
An exciting opportunity has come up to join a successful medical communication agency in Kent. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated candidate with either 12 months commercial writing experience and/or a PhD to join the scientific writing team.
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Could you work as a medical writer in a well established independent Medical Communications agency? An exciting opportunity has come up for a PhD/post doc to join one of the scientific writing teams in this successful agency. We are looking for a candidate with great writing and communication skills who’s also very enthusiastic and motivated.
This role will involve a variety of writing projects including product monographs, review articles, articles for proceedings, advisory board reports, newsletters, slide kits and notes, to name but a few. You will also be expected to communicate regularly with clients and international key opinion leaders and have the opportunity to attend international meetings, where appropriate. As a key member of the team, you will be under the direction of the senior members of the writing team and the Editorial Team Leader. This will give you ample opportunity to develop within the company. If you are a confident individual, who can demonstrate a high standard of writing and is willing to develop further, this is the job for you!
You must be able to assimilate information quickly, especially in therapy areas outside of your particular expertise, to write clearly and with scientific accuracy, to brief colleagues correctly and to have a good eye for detail. The ideal candidate should be able to use Word and PowerPoint effectively.
This is a great opportunity to join a successful medical communications (healthcare) agency and to benefit from a great remuneration package.
Please note that we will NOT consider candidates without a PhD for this role.
We currently have a number of other positions across the UK on the client service, business development and medical writing side at a variety of levels. If you are looking for your next move visit our website carysmillsrecruitment.co.uk.
Medical writer, medical writing, medical communications, medical communications agency, healthcare communications, healthcare communications agency, medical education agency, medical education
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Associate Medical Writer
London, With additional benefits |
New opportunities have arisen for one of our global clients further to a consolidation of their business and relocation of staff to their central London office. Our client is now looking for key individuals with drive and determination who are keen to help raise the profile of the company and grow the business. Amongst other positions, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Associate Medical Writer into our client’s London office to provide writing support across a range of client accounts and therapeutic areas. This position will suit a candidate with strong medical writing and editorial flare who can work independently but also integrate into a busy team. Once established, progression and promotion within the company will be encouraged....Details
Key responsibilities:
To research, write, edit, and proof a wide range of scientific and educational materials.
To be part of the project team taking the client brief and to work with client and authors to take in amends to working drafts.
To travel to support a range of client activities and on-site meetings.
To work with other members of the editorial team to establish, develop, and maintain key opinion leader relationships.
To undertake research and contribute to business development and budgeting activities for existing and new clients as and when required to do so.
Experience required:
Good academic record with a PhD, candidates without a PhD will NOT be considered.
Ability to adapt writing style to different target audiences and to a wide range of publication media.
Good PowerPoint skills.
Ability to integrate into a team and support other team members in all aspects of the medical communications business.
Confidence in liaising with clients and authors to meet and exceed expectation.
Good organisational skills with excellent time and project management capability.
Key words: Medical writer, healthcare communications, medical communications, medical education, client liaison.
We currently have a number of other positions across the UK on the client service, business development and medical writing side at a variety of levels. If you are looking for your next move or require career advice then for all of our roles please visit carysmillsrecruitment.co.uk
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Account Executive
London, Plus excellent benefits |
A leading privately owned international medical communications agency is looking for an Account Executive to join its team in their London office. You will be working directly as part of a team that works on international accounts with leading global pharmaceutical companies. The role is ideal for a recently qualified PhD or post doc looking to move into medical communications but not necessarily into a medical writing role, rather they are attracted to the commercial combined with scientific aspect of medical communications....Details
As part of the Client Services team, the Account Executive will work on a busy workstream under the guidance of an Account Manager and/or Account Director in various major therapy areas. More specifically the role will involve:
Strategy and Client Relationship Management – understand key client business priorities; manage all project related communication and help develop and grow client relationships
Project management – ensuring solutions meet the client’s needs and are achievable within budget and timelines and meet the required scope
Business development – responsible for developing existing business as well as for picking up on new business opportunities as part of the team
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for a candidate qualified to PhD level and with a natural commercial flare. The successful candidate will have the ability to think strategically, deliver projects effectively; on time and in a cost conscious manner, have excellent client liaison skills and be involved with new business activities. This role will suit an individual who is excellent at managing the detail but without losing track of the strategic, bigger picture.
The perfect candidate will be ambitious and a real team player as the whole agency thrives on team support. This is an opportunity with a high caliber independent and innovative healthcare communications group. The company offers outstanding training and career progression
We currently have a number of other positions across the UK on the client service, business development and medical writing side at a variety of levels. If you are looking for your next move please see all of our roles on carysmillsrecruitment.co.uk
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EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
Other regions, Attractive plus benefits |
Our client, a large healthcare communications agency is looking for an editorial director either in London or Manchester to provide high level scientific, strategic and marketing insight combined with the leadership of an editorial team. ...Details
The successful candidate will line manage and coach medical writers to ensure excellence in project delivery with the support of assistant editorial directors and senior medical writers.
You will work on the whole communications mix but a significant amount of the work will be involved in publications planning, from development of the publications plan to the execution and submission of the all related materials.
You must have a proven track record in an international healthcare communications agency. In return for your experience and commitment you will be offered a generous package.
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EXPERIENCED MEDICAL WRITER - home based
Other regions, Attractive plus benefits |
We are looking for an experienced medical writer for a boutique medical education agency. The position will be home based with travel to client meetings as and when required.
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The ideal candidates will have at least three years medical communication experience in a leading agency, worked on a variety of communication programmes, have the ability to lead projects and a natural flare for dealing with clients.
Keywords: Medical writer, home-based, Experienced Writer, medical communications, healthcare communications
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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PRINCIPAL MEDICAL WRITER
Buckinghamshire, £... fantastic plus excellent benefits |
An independent, privately owned medical education agency is looking to add to their growing team, and is seeking a Principal Medical Writer. This is due to significant new business wins over the last few months. The majority of the work is international and is focused around delivering innovative programmes to their clients. This is an opportunity not to be missed; this company was set up in 2007 and is growing rapidly with 35 employees already and counting! This company really believes in developing their employees, so that they can excel in their work and career. Their business continues to grow year on year, simply by word of mouth.
The vision of this agency is based upon being a boutique agency that will deliver industry leading medical education; they don’t want to be the biggest or have offices in every country, but want to be and are the best! This is a great place to work, and is perfect for an individual wanting to move into career that is dynamic, challenging and rewarding.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your primary duties will involve:
• Writing a variety of materials as specified by the client within budget and on time, delivering compelling programmes
• Developing knowledge of specific therapy areas, being the lead contact in regards to scientific insight and content
• Develop proposals, pitch and aid in new business
• Build the profile of the company and build client base
• Mentoring and coaching of junior colleagues
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Life science degree
• Previous experience of working as a Medical Writer or Senior Medical Writer in a medical communications setting
• Previous experience of liaising with KOLs and clients
• Proven experience of mentoring and managing junior colleagues
• Good scientific understanding in a variety of therapy areas
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work on multiple accounts and within budgets
This is truly a great opportunity with a company that has done brilliantly well in developing and setting a name for themselves in the med comms field in a short space of time.
Reporting to the: Director
Keywords: Writing, Medical Writer, Medical Writing, Principal Medical Writer, healthcare communications, medical communications, agency, international, KOL, medical education
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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Principle Medical Writer
London, £45–55K plus benefits |
This medical communications agency is a large independent group with over 20 year’s heritage in medical education. They are currently looking for a Principle Medical Writer for their London or Cheshire office. They pride themselves on insight and innovation qualities which are instilled in the communication platforms that they provide. This agency also has worldwide presence with offices in countries such as UK, Germany and the US....Details
This is a fantastic long standing agency to work for, it puts emphasis on career progression and individual aspirations, this role would be perfect for a bright enthusiastic individual looking for their next senior level writing role.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
In the role of Principle Medical Writer you will be responsible for:
• Research, write, edit and proof copy to the highest standard (scientific and grammatical)
• Professional liaison with pharmaceutical industry key contacts, healthcare professionals and other external service providers.
• Support the delivery of scientific meetings; attending, implementing changes to finalized projects, and other onsite assistance to produce outstanding projects that exceed client expectations
• Managing budget and time spent on projects, working to deadlines and adhering to budgets set
• Analyse and assimilate market, therapy area, product and competitor information and apply, as appropriate, to client deliverables
• Establish/develop and maintain business relationships with client staff, including those at senior levels, in both the marketing and medical/clinical function
• Mentor more junior colleagues, including the training of associate medical writers
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• Educated to degree level or higher in a biomedical science, with depth and breadth of editorial experience (ideally around five years), with several years at Senior Medical Writer level or above in a communications agency environment
• Brilliant verbal and written skills with excellent attention to detail
• A wide understanding of healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience of project and time management skills
• Understanding and adherence to healthcare compliance laws and guidelines
• Maturity of approach and ability to act as a role model
• Problem solving/diplomacy skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Presentation, interview and appraisal skills
This company has multiple medical education divisions within it and it is supported by other key areas within the group, such as digital, conference logistics, market access and exhibition stands. This truly is a challenging and motivating environment, so that you can excel in your career.
For more information or to apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' link below:
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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR
London, 70-85K plus benefits |
An internationally renowned Communications Company, with over 54 offices around the world, seeks an Associate Director/Director for its Medical Education division. The London office has over 40 years of experience in providing first-class media, with clientele that runs over the one hundred mark.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to work in a vibrant, dynamic and fast expanding company.
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KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:
As a director you will be actively involved in leading key accounts, marketing and making pitches, winning new business, managing budgets and the management of the medical communications team.
• Input into developing strategies and creative solution as well as provide support on new business development
• Developing existing accounts and relationships with clients
• Line management, including recruitment
• Meeting company targets and budgeting successfully
• Keeping up to date with new developments, trends and opportunities in the healthcare market
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• Excellent communication, marketing and presentation skills
• Excellent understanding of the medical industry with similar degree background
• Key leadership qualities with previous people management skills
• Strong client management/strategic counselling skills
• Network of industry and media (global and UK) contacts
The company works for many leading brands, providing high impact campaigns across the full spectrum of the communications sector while employing key professionals in the industry. It focuses on nurturing professional growth and developing talent, with the added bonus of beautiful modern offices that provide a creative and fun working environment.
The Health division side of the company is responsible for the management of many international and UK projects for top international pharmaceutical companies. It is divided into three areas Healthcare PR, Consumer Health Marketing and Medical Education. Due to expansion, they seek an enthusiastic professional to join their Medical Education team.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
London, Excellent plus benefits |
An independent medical education agency in South West London is looking for an account executive to join its team be work on domestic and international accounts. In this role you will write and project mange. The role will require a dedicated and confident individual who will be able to communicate daily with clients and key opinion leaders....Details
An independent medical education agency based in an idyllic location on the River Thames is looking for an account executive to join its team.
In this role you will write and project mange, therefore you will be expected to write and edit to a high standard and have good project management skills. The role will require a dedicated and confident individual who will be able to communicate daily with clients and key opinion leaders. You will be working on domestic and international accounts.
You must have at least a BSc in a biological science; a PhD is advantageous but not a requirement. Candidates with no agency experience will also be considered, but some agency experience is favourable.
This is an excellent and exciting opportunity with a well established independent agency on the outskirts of London, ideal for an individual who finds the commute to central London unappealing. The environment is dynamic and the ideal candidate will thrive in such an environment.
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PROJECT MANAGER
London, £28-33k plus benefits |
A privately owned, director-led and friendly healthcare communications agency providing medical education and PR services for a broad range of clients is looking for a Project Manager to join its team to help support business growth. ...Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
As a Project Manager you will be responsible for managing the editorial processes across a wide range of medical education programmes. More specifically you will take responsibility for:
• Editorial processes related to detail aids and nurse training packs, satellite symposia and stand alone meetings for pharmaceutical clients. Meetings management is especially important.
• Project management – including producing written specifications, ensuring that content is up to date
• Client relationships – attending client meetings and client management during projects
• Managing freelancers including briefing and monitoring their work
• Liaising with Key Opinion Leaders regarding managing relationships as well as content
• Some supportive desk research and medical writing will be required
• High quality outputs in terms of accuracy, content and quality control and accurate referencing
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for a talented Project Manager with previous experience working in a healthcare communications environment or the STM publishing industry. Candidates should be life science graduates with an interest in medical education.
The successful candidate will have energy and enthusiasm and be a team player who takes real pride in their work. You will be someone who enjoys working in a small, professional Agency with a family-run feel to it, where everyone enjoys working and socialising together.
Some overseas travel will be required.
Keywords: Project Manager, Account Manager, healthcare communications, medical communications agency, healthcare PR, KOL, medical education
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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Account Director
Cheshire, Competitive Salary + Benefits |
Our client is the medical communications division of a scientific information services and publishing company. With an established global presence, our client is able to combine global strategic communication services with local expertise to meet the specific needs of local and regional markets.
We are currently seeking an experienced Account Director to support the management of existing business and to contribute to new business activities. This position will suit a candidate who wants to combine strategic account direction with the line management of an account team....Details
Key responsibilities:
Manage client accounts with a fee revenue upwards of £1M.
Provide commercial direction and strategic consultancy to account teams.
Present annual communication plans, and make recommendations for optimisation and growth of existing client accounts.
In collaboration with the Business Development Manager, assist with the development and delivery of new business pitches, proposals, and capability presentations.
Make recommendations regarding best practice and potential for new service and product offerings.
Identify potential new business opportunities and forward leads to the Business Development Director.
Take overall responsibility for client negotiations, agreeing terms, conditions and contracts.
Establish and maintain long-term relationships with clients.
Lead and participate in client meetings, and oversee all follow-up actions.
Provide accurate budgets for all projects and ensure that all relevant data are provided to senior managers for financial planning and revenue recognition.
Meet or exceed revenue targets and expectations of profitability.
Oversee the delivery of all projects and programmes of work and ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Take responsibility for budget tracking, invoicing, and timely project reconciliation.
Take responsibility for line management of assigned staff, contributing to Performance Management Reviews.
Coach and mentor less-experienced staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Travel within Europe (and possibly elsewhere) to support client activities and on-site meetings as necessary.
Experience required:
Degree in science or life science preferred.
At least 4 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry or in a medical communications agency.
Specialist knowledge of the pharma industry, with a good understanding of drug development.
Good command of at least one European language.
Expert in strategic consultancy.
A broad range of therapeutic area expertise.
Well-developed team leadership skills, with the ability to line manage, coach and mentor staff.
Excellent verbal communication and client liaison skills, with the desire to build strong client relationships.
Good organisational skills with excellent time- and project-management capability.
In-depth financial and commercial awareness.
Excellent negotiating skills.
Exceptional presentation skills.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
Account Director, healthcare communications, medical communications, medical education, client liaison, business development, line management.
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Account Executive
Cheshire, Competitive Salary + Benefits |
Our client is the medical communications division of a scientific information services and publishing company. With an established global presence, our client is able to combine global strategic communication services with local expertise to meet the specific needs of local and regional markets.
We are currently seeking an Account Executive in a client-facing role to support the client and project management of established accounts. This position will suit a candidate with a strong customer-focus and good organisational ability. ...Details
Key responsibilities:
Assist with the management of client accounts as directed.
Assist with the preparation of annual communication plans.
Help with the development of new business pitches, proposals, and capability presentations.
Work to establish good relationships with clients.
Participate in client meetings, and support follow-up actions.
Contribute to the development of budgets and gain a deeper understanding of the budgeting and financial processes.
Assist with the delivery of all projects and programmes of work and ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Assist with budget tracking, invoicing, and timely project reconciliation.
Travel to support client activities and on-site meetings as necessary.
Experience required:
Degree in science or life science preferred.
Work experience in the pharmaceutical industry or in medical communications an advantage.
A keen interest in medical marketing, with some understanding of drug development.
Good command of at least one European language.
Good verbal communication skills, with the desire to build strong client relationships.
Good organisational skills with good time- and project-management capability.
Financial and commercial awareness.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
Account Executive, healthcare communications, medical communications, medical education, client liaison.
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Director, Client Services (Commercial)
Berkshire, Generous package, details will be given on receipt of application |
Our Berkshire-based client is a high-profile company that offers fully integrated clinical, commercial, and consulting services worldwide. Our client is looking for talented and innovative individuals who are passionate about healthcare communication to support sustained and profitable growth across the company. Amongst other client services positions, our client is currently seeking to recruit a Director, Client Service to lead, direct and manage the Client Service Unit. This position will suit an experienced Senior Account Director looking for career progression....Details
Key responsibilities:
Lead and manage the Client Services Unit (CSU).
Provide strategic direction to all accounts.
Take financial responsibility for all accounts in the CSU – achieve target Net Revenue and work to maintain and improve profitability at all times.
Identify and develop new business opportunities with new and existing clients.
Provide direction and guidance during the development of new business proposals.
Develop and deliver presentations internally and externally as required.
Maintain good internal working relationships with staff across the company.
Take a proactive approach to key client and opinion leader relationships and work to meet and exceed client satisfaction at all times.
Review all project deliverables for quality, accuracy and creativity to ensure that all projects meet exceptional standards.
Ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Take responsibility for appropriate resourcing of all accounts and assist with recruitment of new staff.
As line manager, take responsibility for coaching, mentoring and training of staff.
Contribute to Personal Performance reviews and ensure that high achievement is recognised and rewarded.
Contribute to annual salary reviews.
Comply with, and endorse, company procedures.
Act as a representative for CSU in company meetings, and represent the company to external bodies and organisations.
Experience required:
Degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, marketing, or other relevant area.
At least 6 years’ experience as a senior manager in an international pharmaceutical company or global medical communications agency.
Excellent commercial awareness.
Broad experience of all aspects of financial management.
Experience of strategic marketing, including implementation and monitoring of Public Relations and Publications Planning projects.
Good understanding or experience of Branding and Advertising.
Excellent interpersonal skills combined with a strong team mentality.
Proven experience of line management and team leadership.
Proven project management and organisational skills,
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to work effectively to tight timelines and adapt to changing priorities.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
Director, Client Services, healthcare communications, medical communications, medical education, clinical trials, patient recruitment, client liaison, KOL development.
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Medical Writer
Berkshire, Generous package, details will be given on receipt of application |
Our Berkshire-based client is a high-profile company that offers fully integrated clinical, commercial, and consulting services worldwide. Our client is looking for talented and innovative individuals who are passionate about healthcare communication to support sustained and profitable growth across the company. Amongst other scientific and editorial positions, our client is currently seeking to recruit Medical Writers to assist in the development of clinical and commercial projects. This position will suit enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals who can rise to the challenge of writing for different audiences and for a range of publication media....Details
Key responsibilities:
Adopt a flexible approach and be able to work as part of inter-departmental project teams.
Research and write copy to high scientific standards and with technical accuracy.
Confidently adapt materials for a range of educational needs, target audiences, and publication media.
Maintain and extend therapy area knowledge, staying abreast of developments in specialist therapeutic areas.
Incorporate internal, client and author amends into working drafts as required.
Act as the lead contact for client on specifically-assigned projects and gain a deeper understanding of the marketing relevance of key data.
Assist with outsourcing defined projects by writing accurate freelance briefs.
Develop communication and interpersonal skills to optimise liaison with clients, authors, opinion leaders and internal staff.
Manage assigned projects to deliver them on time and within budget.
Work with the Medical Projects Manager to manage workload across all projects and accounts.
Be aware of, and adhere to, company SOPs.
Experience required:
Degree in life sciences, medicine or pharmacy.
At least 1-2 years’ experience as a medical/scientific writer with a background in medical communications and/or the pharmaceutical industry.
Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to adapt writing style to a range of medical communication deliverables and for different target audiences.
Good research skills combined with the capacity to understand and interpret complex scientific data.
Ability to work independently, but also as part of a team.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively to tight timelines.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
Medical writer, healthcare communications, medical communications, medical education, scientific lead, clinical trials, patient recruitment, client liaison.
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Senior Medical Writer
Berkshire, Generous package, details will be given on receipt of application |
Our Berkshire-based client is a high-profile company that offers fully integrated clinical, commercial, and consulting services worldwide. Our client is looking for talented and innovative individuals who are passionate about healthcare communication to support sustained and profitable growth across the company. Amongst other scientific and editorial positions, our client is currently seeking to recruit Senior Medical Writers to assist in the development of clinical and commercial projects. This position will suit experienced, self-motivated individuals with versatile writing skills who can play an active role as part of an inter-departmental project team....Details
Key responsibilities:
Assist in the development and implementation of client communication programmes.
Act as the scientific lead on small-to-medium-sized accounts, demonstrating knowledge of product, therapy area, brand marketing strategy, and key message development.
Provide medical/scientific advice and strategic consultancy in areas of expertise to support existing client accounts.
Review work of other medical writers and ensure that all written materials are of a consistently high quality to meet the needs of client, target audience and publication medium.
Actively contribute to client and opinion leader meetings and maintain good client relationships at all times.
Contribute scientific knowledge and strategic understanding to support the development of new business pitches and proposals and present at pitches as and when required.
Work with the Team Leader to plan resource utilisation for assigned accounts, using freelance resources as required.
Assist the Team Leader to mentor other writers, and assist with the training of new staff.
In collaboration with the client services team, contribute to the development of new project specifications and budget estimates.
Experience required:
Degree in life sciences, medicine or pharmacy. PhD preferred.
At least 2 years’ experience as a medical/scientific writer with a background in medical communications.
A good understanding of pharmaceutical marketing and strategy.
Broad therapy area expertise.
Ability to adapt writing style to a range of medical communication deliverables e.g. peer-review publications, symposium materials, presentation slides, meetings minutes, exhibition panels, educational and training aids, promotional materials, and a range of items for clinical trial recruitment and retention.
Good presentation skills.
Versatility to write for different target audiences.
Flexibility to manage ever-changing priorities.
Good reviewing skills, including the ability to mentor less experienced writers.
Excellent attention to detail.
Working knowledge of industry code-of-practice guidelines, including GPP/ICMJE and ABPI/EFPIA.
Excellent interpersonal skills combined with a strong team mentality.
Proven project management and organisational skills,
Excellent time management, with the ability to work effectively to tight timelines.
Good understanding of the budgeting process.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
Senior medical writer, healthcare communications, medical communications, medical education, scientific lead, clinical trials, patient recruitment, client liaison, KOL development.
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Account Director (Commercial)
Berkshire, Generous package, details will be given on receipt of application |
Our Berkshire-based client is a high-profile company that offers fully integrated clinical, commercial, and consulting services worldwide. Our client is looking for talented and innovative individuals who are passionate about healthcare communication to support sustained and profitable growth across the company. Amongst other client services positions, our client is currently seeking to recruit an Account Director to support its medical communication activities.
This position will suit an experienced Account Director with a strong client focus who is keen to grow existing accounts organically and participate in generation of new business opportunities....Details
Key responsibilities:
Provide strategic medical and marketing direction to assigned accounts addressing all aspects of project and programme development, management, and delivery.
Assume financial accountability for assigned projects, with optimisation of profitability.
Contribute to the development and revision of budgets and work schedules and ensure that projects are delivered according to agreed budgets and timelines.
Assess the scope of projects and allocate resources appropriately.
Take responsibility for delivering projects of an exceptional quality that meet client expectation.
With medical writers, review projects for scientific accuracy, therapeutic relevance and appropriate key messaging.
With editorial staff, take responsibility for editorial quality assurance.
Take responsibility for final internal sign-off of all projects.
Maintain good internal working relationships at all times and take a proactive approach to key client and opinion leader relationships.
Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and support new business opportunities.
Develop and deliver presentations internally and externally as required.
As line manager, take responsibility for coaching, mentoring and training of staff and contribute to Personal Performance reviews.
Take an active role in recruitment of new staff.
Work with the Director, Client Services on special assignments and company initiatives.
Comply with, and endorse, company procedures.
Deputise for Director, Client Services as required.
Experience required:
Degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, marketing, or other relevant area.
At least 4 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical or agency environments, preferably with international experience.
Previous experience in a senior account management or project management role.
Experience of financial management or ability to demonstrate a detailed understanding of financial processes.
Experience of strategic marketing, including implementation and monitoring of Public Relations and Publications Planning projects.
Good understanding or experience of Branding and Advertising.
Excellent interpersonal skills combined with a strong team mentality.
Good people management skills with proven experience of line management and team leadership.
Proven project management and organisational skills,
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent time management, with the ability to work effectively to tight timelines and adapt to changing priorities.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
Account Director, client services, healthcare communications, medical communications, medical education, clinical trials, patient recruitment, client liaison, KOL development.
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Editor
Berkshire, Generous package, details will be given on receipt of application |
Our Berkshire-based client is a high-profile company that offers fully integrated clinical, commercial, and consulting services worldwide. Our client is looking for talented and innovative individuals who are passionate about healthcare communication to support sustained and profitable growth across the company. Amongst other scientific and editorial positions, our client is currently seeking to recruit editors to assist in the production of high-quality educational materials for pharmaceutical clients. This position will suit experienced copy editors or production editors who have excellent project management skills in addition to a keen eye for detail....Details
Key responsibilities:
Edit and proof-read copy for a range of educational materials (manuscripts, slide decks, brochures, web copy, etc.).
Edit manuscripts to required style/specifications, paying attention to accuracy of factual content, editorial consistency, and grammar.
Interpret and incorporate client and author amends and liaise with clients, authors, opinion leaders, speakers and internal staff to gain final approvals for all copy.
Assist with the development of production schedules and manage the progression of approved copy through all stages to print in accordance with agreed budgets and timelines.
Check proofs at all stages of development and monitor quality of published materials.
Prepare manuscripts for page layout / typesetting.
Liaise with designers to develop design options for a range of materials.
Work with freelance editors as and when required, and manage workload to meet timelines.
Obtain copyright approvals for published figures and illustrations as required.
Attend project and production team meetings as required.
Set up and maintain editorial/production job bags.
Write simple copy as and when required.
Experience required:
Science or Life Science degree.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an editorial role in scientific publishing or in a medical communications agency, with evidence of formal in-house training.
Excellent command of the English language.
Proven copy editing and proof-reading skills, including familiarity with BSI proof-reading marks.
Sufficient therapy area knowledge to facilitate review of copy and incorporation of client/author amends.
Strong eye for design and layout with good attention to detail.
Working knowledge of the print and production process.
Excellent organisational, project-, and time-management skills.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Budget awareness.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
Editor, healthcare communications, medical communications, medical education, clinical trials, patient recruitment, project management, copy editing, proof-reading.
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Senior Editor
Berkshire, Generous package, details will be given on receipt of application |
Our Berkshire-based client is a high-profile company that offers fully integrated clinical, commercial, and consulting services worldwide. Our client is looking for talented and innovative individuals who are passionate about healthcare communication to support sustained and profitable growth across the company. Amongst other scientific and editorial positions, our client is currently seeking a Senior Editor to take a key role the production of high-quality educational materials for pharmaceutical clients. This position will suit experienced copy editors or production editors keen to combine technical excellence with line management responsibilities....Details
Key responsibilities:
Edit and proof-read copy for a range of educational materials (manuscripts, slide decks, brochures, web copy, etc.).
Edit manuscripts to required style/specifications, paying attention to accuracy of factual content, editorial consistency, and grammar.
Interpret and incorporate client and author amends and liaise with clients, authors, opinion leaders, speakers and internal staff to gain final approvals for all copy.
Assist with the development of production schedules and manage the progression of approved copy through all stages to print in accordance with agreed budgets and timelines.
Check proofs at all stages of development and monitor quality of published materials.
Prepare manuscripts for page layout / typesetting.
Liaise with designers to develop design options for a range of materials.
Critically appraise design concepts and layouts, offering constructive feedback for improvement/correction.
Work with freelance editors as necessary, and manage workload to meet timelines.
Attend project and production team meetings.
Write copy as and when required.
Assist with the line management of less-experienced editorial staff.
Experience required:
Science or Life Science degree.
Several years’ experience in an editorial role, with at least 3 years’ experience in a medical communications agency.
Experience of mentoring staff and training editorial process.
Excellent command of the English language.
Proven copy editing and proof-reading skills, including familiarity with BSI proof-reading marks.
Sufficient therapy area knowledge to facilitate review of copy and incorporation of client/author amends.
Critical eye for design and layout with excellent attention to detail.
Working knowledge of the print and production process.
Excellent organisational, project-, and time-management skills.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Budget awareness.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
Senior Editor, healthcare communications, medical communications, medical education, clinical trials, patient recruitment, project management, copy editing, proof-reading.
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ACCOUNT MANAGER with digital experience
London, £30-40K Plus Benefits |
This long standing agency with a very strong heritage in healthcare advertising is looking to expand their medical education team and is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Account Manager. The role is based in central London. ...Details
They are looking for an individual with a good background in medical education and ideally some digital experience and a creative flair as their communication programmes have a more creative slant compared to some other agencies. The successful candidate with work closely with other members of the account management, medical writing and creative team and is an exciting opportunity for an individual that thrives on challenges.
Your key responsibilities include:
• Being actively involved across the account handling team, handling aspects of budget management, adhering to multiple deadlines and mentoring and coaching an account executive(s)
• You will be liaising with clients, external KOLs and other key members of the scientific community
• You will have the opportunity to take the lead on smaller ‘contained’ accounts/projects
• In addition you will be proactively building the agency/client relationships
• Assist Senior Account Managers and Account Directors to help identify opportunities to support business growth within existing programmes and potential clients and support senior management team on proposals and leading pitches
• Input into brainstorming on strategic and creative direction of an account
Experience required:
• Science degree and strong scientific/medical background
• Previous experience as an Account Executive or Account Manager in a medical education agency or similar role in a pharmaceutical company
• Highly personable with strong relationship building skills – required both internally and externally with KOLs
• Excellent written and verbal skills, coupled with brilliant IT skills and a proven history of account handling experience
For more information or to apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' link below:
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Senior Medical Writer
Berkshire, £35–46K plus benefits |
This medical communications agency is a large independent group with over 20 year’s heritage in medical education. They are currently looking for a Senior Medical Writer for their Berkshire or Cheshire office. They pride themselves on insight and innovation qualities which are instilled in the communication platforms that they provide. This agency also has worldwide presence with offices in countries such as UK, Germany and the US....Details
This is a fantastic long standing agency to work for, it puts emphasis on career progression and individual aspirations, this role would be perfect for a bright enthusiastic individual looking for their next medical writing role.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
In the position of Senior Medical Writer you will:
• Be responsible of own deliverables on all projects – adhering to budgets, deadlines and specifications particularly foreseeing any issues and raising awareness of these to senior management
• Being knowledgeable on accounts that you are responsible for
• Research, write, edit and proof copy to the highest standard (scientific and grammatical) for a full range of medical education and communications materials including scientific abstracts papers, posters, oral presentations, print items, and multimedia
• Professional liaison with pharmaceutical industry key contacts, healthcare professionals and other external service providers
• To coach and provide feedback to junior Medical and Scientific Services (M&SS) staff as directed by M&SS team leader.
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• Educated to degree level or higher in a biomedical science, with at least three years’ experience in a medical education and communications agency environment as a medical writer or senior medical writer, including experience of good multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Have a natural flair for scientific writing and the ability to adapt style and content for different target audiences.
• Have excellent attention to detail - style/consistency, grammar, syntax, scientific accuracy, proof-reading, layout and design.
• High-level ability to deliver a range of media, including print, electronic, video and web-based and have excellent I.T skills across a range of applications
• Previous experience of mentoring junior colleagues
This company has multiple medical education divisions within it and it is supported by other key areas within the group, such as digital, conference logistics, market access and exhibition stands. This truly is a challenging and motivating environment, so that you can excel in your career.
For more information or to apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' link below:
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Senior Medical Writer
Cheshire, £35–46K plus benefits |
This medical communications agency is a large independent group with over 20 year’s heritage in medical education. They are currently looking for a Senior Medical Writer for their Berkshire or Cheshire office. They pride themselves on insight and innovation qualities which are instilled in the communication platforms that they provide. This agency also has worldwide presence with offices in countries such as UK, Germany and the US....Details
This is a fantastic long standing agency to work for, it puts emphasis on career progression and individual aspirations, this role would be perfect for a bright enthusiastic individual looking for their next medical writing role.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
In the position of Senior Medical Writer you will:
• Be responsible of own deliverables on all projects – adhering to budgets, deadlines and specifications particularly foreseeing any issues and raising awareness of these to senior management
• Being knowledgeable on accounts that you are responsible for
• Research, write, edit and proof copy to the highest standard (scientific and grammatical) for a full range of medical education and communications materials including scientific abstracts papers, posters, oral presentations, print items, and multimedia
• Professional liaison with pharmaceutical industry key contacts, healthcare professionals and other external service providers
• To coach and provide feedback to junior Medical and Scientific Services (M&SS) staff as directed by M&SS team leader.
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• Educated to degree level or higher in a biomedical science, with at least three years’ experience in a medical education and communications agency environment as a medical writer or senior medical writer, including experience of good multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Have a natural flair for scientific writing and the ability to adapt style and content for different target audiences.
• Have excellent attention to detail - style/consistency, grammar, syntax, scientific accuracy, proof-reading, layout and design.
• High-level ability to deliver a range of media, including print, electronic, video and web-based and have excellent I.T skills across a range of applications
• Previous experience of mentoring junior colleagues
This company has multiple medical education divisions within it and it is supported by other key areas within the group, such as digital, conference logistics, market access and exhibition stands. This truly is a challenging and motivating environment, so that you can excel in your career.
For more information or to apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' link below:
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Medical Writer
London, £28–37K plus benefits |
This medical communications agency is a large independent group with over 20 year’s heritage in medical education. They are currently looking for a Medical Writer for their London or Cheshire office. They pride themselves on insight and innovation qualities which are instilled in the communication platforms that they provide. This agency also has worldwide presence with offices in countries such as UK, Germany and the US....Details
This is a fantastic long standing agency to work for, it puts emphasis on career progression and individual aspirations, this role would be perfect for a bright enthusiastic individual looking for their next medical writing role.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
In the position of medical writer you will be responsible for:
• Research, write, edit and proof copy to the highest standard (scientific and grammatical)
• Professional liaison with pharmaceutical industry key contacts, healthcare professionals and other external service providers.
• Support the delivery of scientific meetings; attending, implementing changes to finalized projects, and other onsite assistance to produce outstanding projects that exceed client expectations
• Managing budget and time spent on projects, working to deadlines and adhering to budgets set
• Carefully take, correctly interpret and implement a project specification/brief
• Work across the editorial and account management team, successfully on all projects
• Aid in the pitching of new business
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• Approximately 12 months or slightly more previous experience in a medical communications environment as a medical writer or in a similar role
• Degree in life science
• Brilliant verbal and written skills
• Attention to detail
• An excellent understanding of healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience project and time management skills
• IT skills (including Microsoft Office, database and internet searching)
• Understanding and adherence to healthcare compliance laws and guidelines
This company has multiple medical education divisions within it and it is supported by other key areas within the group, such as digital, conference logistics, market access and exhibition stands. This truly is a challenging and motivating environment, so that you can excel in your career.
For more information or to apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' link below:
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Medical Writer
Cheshire, £28–37K plus benefits |
This medical communications agency is a large independent group with over 20 year’s heritage in medical education. They are currently looking for a Medical Writer for their London or Cheshire office. They pride themselves on insight and innovation qualities which are instilled in the communication platforms that they provide. This agency also has worldwide presence with offices in countries such as UK, Germany and the US....Details
This is a fantastic long standing agency to work for, it puts emphasis on career progression and individual aspirations, this role would be perfect for a bright enthusiastic individual looking for their next medical writing role.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
In the position of medical writer you will be responsible for:
• Research, write, edit and proof copy to the highest standard (scientific and grammatical)
• Professional liaison with pharmaceutical industry key contacts, healthcare professionals and other external service providers.
• Support the delivery of scientific meetings; attending, implementing changes to finalized projects, and other onsite assistance to produce outstanding projects that exceed client expectations
• Managing budget and time spent on projects, working to deadlines and adhering to budgets set
• Carefully take, correctly interpret and implement a project specification/brief
• Work across the editorial and account management team, successfully on all projects
• Aid in the pitching of new business
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• Approximately 12 months or slightly more previous experience in a medical communications environment as a medical writer or in a similar role
• Degree in life science
• Brilliant verbal and written skills
• Attention to detail
• An excellent understanding of healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience project and time management skills
• IT skills (including Microsoft Office, database and internet searching)
• Understanding and adherence to healthcare compliance laws and guidelines
This company has multiple medical education divisions within it and it is supported by other key areas within the group, such as digital, conference logistics, market access and exhibition stands. This truly is a challenging and motivating environment, so that you can excel in your career.
For more information or to apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' link below:
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Account Manager
London, £28 – 35K plus benefits |
This medical communications agency has worldwide presence it is one of the largest independent groups possessing a heritage that spans over 20 years in medical education. They are currently looking for an Account Manager for either their London, Cheshire or Berkshire office. They pride themselves on insight and innovation qualities which are instilled in the communication platforms that they provide. ...Details
This role involves working on the whole communications mix therefore experience in working from Publication Planning accounts right through to internal and sales force communications is desirable. This is a perfect opportunity for an individual who is well motivated and keen to progress as the that the successful candidate will work on are very high profile within the company, being the largest across the whole group, therefore for the right individual this role could be a fast-track route to becoming an Account Director.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role is primarily cover a number of therapy areas and you will be reporting to an Account Director. Business travel in this role may be necessary from time to time to meet clients and attend meetings in the US and also to attend some key annual congresses. You will be responsible for:
• Being the first point of contact for clients on key accounts as assigned, work on multiple accounts
• Demonstrating knowledge of therapeutic area(s), market, audience and key messages
• Understanding client needs, suggesting input where necessary and aiding in the development of projects and business accordingly
• Leading project meetings
• Being able to work with international thought leaders on educational programmes providing clear and timely communication and acting in the interest of the client and TGCG at all times
• Budget Management
• Working across the company in different teams
• Managing team, work flow and budget accordingly
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• Previous experience in a medical communications environment
• Degree level or higher preferred in any discipline
• Previous experience of managing clients and account management
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent negotiation skills
This company has multiple medical education divisions within it and it is supported by other key areas within the group, such as digital, conference logistics, market access and exhibition stands. This truly is a challenging and motivating environment, so that you can excel in your career.
For more information or to apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' link below:
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Account Manager
Berkshire, £28 – 35K plus benefits |
This medical communications agency has worldwide presence it is one of the largest independent groups possessing a heritage that spans over 20 years in medical education. They are currently looking for an Account Manager for either their London, Cheshire or Berkshire office. They pride themselves on insight and innovation qualities which are instilled in the communication platforms that they provide....Details
This role involves working on the whole communications mix therefore experience in working from Publication Planning accounts right through to internal and sales force communications is desirable. This is a perfect opportunity for an individual who is well motivated and keen to progress as the that the successful candidate will work on are very high profile within the company, being the largest across the whole group, therefore for the right individual this role could be a fast-track route to becoming an Account Director.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role is primarily cover a number of therapy areas and you will be reporting to an Account Director. Business travel in this role may be necessary from time to time to meet clients and attend meetings in the US and also to attend some key annual congresses. You will be responsible for:
• Being the first point of contact for clients on key accounts as assigned, work on multiple accounts
• Demonstrating knowledge of therapeutic area(s), market, audience and key messages
• Understanding client needs, suggesting input where necessary and aiding in the development of projects and business accordingly
• Leading project meetings
• Being able to work with international thought leaders on educational programmes providing clear and timely communication and acting in the interest of the client and TGCG at all times
• Budget Management
• Working across the company in different teams
• Managing team, work flow and budget accordingly
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• Previous experience in a medical communications environment
• Degree level or higher preferred in any discipline
• Previous experience of managing clients and account management
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent negotiation skills
This company has multiple medical education divisions within it and it is supported by other key areas within the group, such as digital, conference logistics, market access and exhibition stands. This truly is a challenging and motivating environment, so that you can excel in your career.
For more information or to apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' link below:
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Account Manager
Cheshire, £28 – 35K plus benefits |
This medical communications agency has worldwide presence it is one of the largest independent groups possessing a heritage that spans over 20 years in medical education. They are currently looking for an Account Manager for either their London, Cheshire or Berkshire office. They pride themselves on insight and innovation qualities which are instilled in the communication platforms that they provide....Details
This role involves working on the whole communications mix therefore experience in working from Publication Planning accounts right through to internal and sales force communications is desirable. This is a perfect opportunity for an individual who is well motivated and keen to progress as the that the successful candidate will work on are very high profile within the company, being the largest across the whole group, therefore for the right individual this role could be a fast-track route to becoming an Account Director.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role is primarily cover a number of therapy areas and you will be reporting to an Account Director. Business travel in this role may be necessary from time to time to meet clients and attend meetings in the US and also to attend some key annual congresses. You will be responsible for:
• Being the first point of contact for clients on key accounts as assigned, work on multiple accounts
• Demonstrating knowledge of therapeutic area(s), market, audience and key messages
• Understanding client needs, suggesting input where necessary and aiding in the development of projects and business accordingly
• Leading project meetings
• Being able to work with international thought leaders on educational programmes providing clear and timely communication and acting in the interest of the client and TGCG at all times
• Budget Management
• Working across the company in different teams
• Managing team, work flow and budget accordingly
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• Previous experience in a medical communications environment
• Degree level or higher preferred in any discipline
• Previous experience of managing clients and account management
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent negotiation skills
This company has multiple medical education divisions within it and it is supported by other key areas within the group, such as digital, conference logistics, market access and exhibition stands. This truly is a challenging and motivating environment, so that you can excel in your career.
For more information or to apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' link below:
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SENIOR ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
Buckinghamshire, £55–65K plus excellent benefits |
An independent, privately owned medical education agency is looking to add to their growing team, and is seeking a Senior Account Director. This is due to significant new business wins over the last few months. The majority of the work is international and is focused around delivering innovative programmes to their clients. This is an opportunity not to be missed; this company was set up in 2007 and is growing rapidly with 35 employees already and counting! This company really believes in developing their employees, so that they can excel in their work and career. Their business continues to grow year on year, simply by word of mouth.
The vision of this agency is based upon being a boutique agency that will deliver industry leading medical education, they don’t want to be the biggest or have offices in every country, but want to be and are the best! This is a great place to work, and is perfect for an individual wanting to move into career that is dynamic, challenging and rewarding.
...Details
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your primary duties will involve:
• Being a senior contact point for clients
• Managing the delivery of key accounts
• Meeting client briefs, working to budget and being aware of progress on key accounts
• Driving new business with senior members
• To identify client targets and help them achieve revenue
• Client and KOL liaison
• Mentoring and coaching of junior colleagues
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Life science degree
• Previous experience of working as a Account Director in a medical communications setting
• Previous experience of liaising with KOLs and clients
• Proven experience of mentoring and managing junior colleagues
• Ability to work on multiple accounts and working within budgets
This is truly a great opportunity with a company that has done brilliantly well in developing and setting a name for themselves in the med comms field in a short space of time.
Keywords: Account manager, account director, Senior Account Director, healthcare communications, medical communications, agency, international, KOL, medical education
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER
Buckinghamshire, £37-44K plus excellent benefits |
An independent, privately owned medical education agency is looking to add to their growing team, and is seeking a Senior Account Manager. This is due to significant new business wins over the last few months. The majority of the work is international and is focused around delivering innovative programmes to their clients. This is an opportunity not to be missed; this company was set up in 2007 and is growing rapidly with 35 employees already and counting! This company really believes in developing their employees, so that they can excel in their work and career. Their business continues to grow year on year, simply by word of mouth.
The vision of this agency is based upon being a boutique agency that will deliver industry leading medical education; they don’t want to be the biggest or have offices in every country, but want to be and are the best! This is a great place to work, and is perfect for an individual wanting to move into career that is dynamic, challenging and rewarding.
...Details
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your primary duties will involve:
• Managing the delivery of key accounts and supporting other main projects
• Managing budgets and reporting on these on a monthly basis
• To attend appropriate client events - nationally and internationally
• Maintaining current business and client liaison and aiding in the development of new business
• To identify client targets and help them achieve revenue
• Mentoring and coaching of junior colleagues
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Life science degree
• Previous experience of working as a Account Manager or similar role in a medical communications setting
• Previous experience of liaising with KOLs and clients
• Proven experience of mentoring and managing junior colleagues
• Ability to work on multiple accounts and within budgets
This is truly a great opportunity with a company that has done brilliantly well in developing and setting a name for themselves in the med comms field in a short space of time.
Reporting to the: Account Director
Keywords: Account manager, Senior Account Executive, Senior Account Manager, Project Management, healthcare communications, medical communications, agency, international, KOL, medical education
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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SENIOR MEDICAL WRITER
London, £35-45K + Benefits |
New opportunities have arisen for one of our global clients further to a consolidation of their business and relocation of staff to their central London office. Our client is now looking for key individuals with drive and determination who are keen to help raise the profile of the company and grow the business. Amongst other positions, we are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Medical Writer into our client’s London office to provide tactical and strategic medical writing support for their international pharma clients. This position will suit a candidate with proven medical writing and editorial experience who wants to step-up into a lead-editorial and client-facing role. Once established, progression and promotion within the company will be encouraged...Details
Key responsibilities:
• To research, write, edit, and proof a wide range of scientific and educational materials.
• To assist client management teams with the development and implementation of strategic communications programmes.
• To be the primary editorial contact for client projects and small programmes of work.
• To travel to support a range of client activities and on-site meetings.
• To establish, develop, and maintain key opinion leader relationships.
• To work with senior editorial managers to ensure that projects are adequately resourced, using freelance writers as required.
• To contribute to business development activities for existing and new clients as and when required to do so.
Experience required:
• PhD in life or physical sciences, preferably with post-doctoral research experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a medical/scientific writer and a willingness to support and mentor less experienced staff.
• A broad range of therapeutic area expertise, and the ability to rapidly assimilate information in new areas.
• Ability to adapt writing style to different target audiences and to a wide range of publication media.
• Knowledge of Publication Planning, including a good understanding of Good Publication Practice and copyright issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead a small project team.
• Confidence in liaising with clients and authors to meet and exceed expectation.
• Good understanding of the budgeting process, and the ability to contribute to client budgets and new business proposals.
Accountable to: Managing Editor or Editorial Team Leader.
Keywords: Senior medical writer, healthcare communications, medical communications, medical education, client liaison, KOL development.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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ACCOUNT MANAGER
Kent, £28-35K plus Benefits |
An independent, family owned Healthcare medical communications group based in Kent is looking for an Account Manager because of business growth. As well as traditional medical education services they also offer advertising type services and they consider themselves a part of the Client’s marketing team. There are around a dozen in the team, plus freelancers which can swell the team to around fifteen. They work mainly on UK and increasingly more international work. They work on a broad range of projects and their digital projects are increasing....Details
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Working closely with the client services team, and sometimes supplier companies, the Account Manager will ensure that projects are delivered on time, under budget and to the Client’s complete satisfaction.
This will involve complete understanding of the project deliverables and the communication of these to the rest of the account management team. Liaison with clients to keep them completely updated is a key part of this role as is the development of strong client relationships via email, telephone conversations and face-to-face meetings. More specifically, the Account Manager will be involved in reference checking, ensuring the accuracy and compliance of copy.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
We are looking for an experienced Account Manager within a medical education agency, although candidates with exceptional experience within the pharmaceutical industry sector may be considered. Above all, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate in-depth understanding of complex medical issues across a broad range of therapy areas and have a broad understanding of the ABPI regulations. A degree or equivalent background in healthcare will be required for success in this role.
Working to tight deadlines and under pressure means that the successful candidate should be organised and be driven to complete a job demonstrating a strong attention to detail. This individual should be able to deal with clients and suppliers in a diplomatic way, knowing how to influence them in areas of importance.
Above all, to be successful here in this small and friendly environment, you will need to roll up your sleeves and have a collaborative attitude. In return for joining them, you will receive full training and support in systems and processes and be working as part of a small, friendly team
Key words: Account Manager, Senior Account Executive, heallthcare communications, medical communications, agency, international, KOL, medical education, medical publishing, healthcare publishing
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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HEAD OF MARKET ACCESS
London, Competitive plus benefits |
HEAD OF MARKET ACCESS REQUIRED TO STEARHEAD NEW TEAM
This medical communications agency with global presence has recently created a team to address the current market needs within their group; they are looking for a dynamic and driven leader for this exciting new division. This is a company that pride themselves on insight and innovation qualities which are instilled in the communication platforms that they provide to their clients.
This is a fantastic long standing agency to work for, it puts emphasis on career progression and individual aspirations, this role would be perfect for a bright enthusiastic individual looking for their next role in Market Access.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
You will be responsible for:
• To set and execute the vision for the market access and HEOR strategic services
• Establish an entry point, competitive positioning and global launch plan
• Develop a rolling annual business plan
• Understand, monitor and keep abreast of trends in market access, health economics and reimbursement policies that impact our services/products and the competitive landscape
• Direct new business development through extensive personal networking to generate independent clients and establish a business pipeline
• Lead pitches and aid in generating new business
• Establish the most appropriate and effective project development and management systems
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• Previous experience in a medical communications environment
• Degree in life science
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Commitment to delivering the highest quality work
• Outstanding commercial, analytical, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills
This company has multiple medical education divisions within it and it is supported by other key areas within the group, such as digital, conference logistics, market access and exhibition stands. Therefore, it is well equipped with talented experts to help clients get the best out of their products and for employees to produce work that is different and dynamic from what is out there in the market. This truly is a challenging and motivating environment, so that you can excel in your career.
Keywords: Business development, market access, strategic services, project development, management systems, senior, head of market access
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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PRINCIPAL MEDICAL WRITER
Hertfordshire, £45-55K plus excellent benefits |
A medical communications agency based in the south east is looking for a Principal Medical Writer. This agency has a strong presence in the UK, US, Switzerland, Singapore, Taiwan, China and Korea ensuring that they deliver projects, in their client’s language and tailored to their market. They have two key offices in the UK, one in central London and the other in Hertfordshire. This forward thinking company is always looking for new acquisitions to bring in under their banner to broaden their offering to clients.
This is a wonderful role for the right candidate to work in a company that takes pride in their employees and the work they produce.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working across the editorial team you will be:
• To research and develop high-quality written material for a variety of different projects and programmes within budget while meeting the brief
• Ensuring your work and that of colleagues of high standard
• Act as lead writer and client contact on assigned accounts
• Maintain knowledge of industry knowledge, best practices and recommendations
• Identify and anticipate problems that arise and track budgets accordingly
• Maintain client relationships aid in new business and developing new client business
• Reviewing other writers work, mentoring and coaching where appropriate
EXPERIENCE SOUGHT:
• Previous experience in medical communications ideally for 5 years in a similar role
• Graduate with science degree or higher
• Previous experience of project management, budget tracking and working with clients
• Previous line management essential
• Brilliant communication skills both written and verbal
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of therapy areas
• Fully proficient in Microsoft applications
This is a company that strives to work on the whole communications mix and most of their clients are international. In addition, to the medical communications division within the company they also have a regulatory, meetings management and publications team, therefore they have a wide array of support. This would be a fantastic opportunity for someone wishing to embark in the next phase of their career.
Key words: Writer, Principal Medical Writer, Senior Medical Writer, healthcare communications, medical communications, agency, international, KOL, medical education
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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MEDICAL WRITER
London, £25-35K Plus benefits |
New opportunities have arisen for one of our global clients further to a consolidation of their business and relocation of staff to their central London office. Our client is now looking for key individuals with drive and determination who are keen to help raise the profile of the company and grow the business. Amongst other positions, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Medical Writer into our client’s London office to provide writing support across a range of client accounts and therapeutic areas.
This position will suit a candidate with proven medical writing and editorial experience who can work independently but also integrate into a busy team. Once established, progression and promotion within the company will be encouraged....Details
Key responsibilities:
• To research, write, edit, and proof a wide range of scientific and educational materials.
• To be part of the project team taking the client brief and to work with client and authors to take in amends to working drafts.
• To travel to support a range of client activities and on-site meetings.
• To work with other members of the editorial team to establish, develop, and maintain key opinion leader relationships.
• To undertake research and contribute to business development and budgeting activities for existing and new clients as and when required to do so.
Experience required:
• Good academic record with at least a 2:1 degree in life or physical sciences. A higher degree qualification would be an advantage.
• At least 12-18 months experience as a medical/scientific writer, preferably with experience of writing peer-review publications.
• A broad range of therapeutic area expertise, and the ability to rapidly assimilate information in new areas.
• Ability to adapt writing style to different target audiences and to a wide range of publication media.
• Good PowerPoint skills.
• An interest in, and a good understanding of, Good Publication Practice, including copyright issues.
• Ability to integrate into a team and support other team members in all aspects of the medical communications business.
• Confidence in liaising with clients and authors to meet and exceed expectation.
• Good organisational skills with excellent time and project management capability.
Accountable to: Managing Editor or Editorial Team Leader.
Keywords: Medical writer, healthcare communications, medical communications, medical education, client liaison
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Carys on 020 8891 6333 or 07768 448325 or click on the 'Apply' link below:
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