Senior or principal medical writers

ROLE PURPOSE To provide advanced writing support across a range of audiences and channels To oversee implementation and monitoring of the writing process To oversee writing resource To provide support for writer development Responsibilities and what good looks like Provide advanced writing support Has in depth understanding of the therapeutic area and the brand objectives Creates and critiques materials to deliver a compelling story aligned to the brand objectives Advises on different styles of writing for different audiences and channels Works closely with the programme teams to deliver content on time and to budget Leads on client/KOL discussions Has sufficient disease management knowledge to engage meaningfully with clients and KOLs Is confident to discuss and challenge KOLs on editorial content and approach Managing writing processes Develops a consistent approach to content development for all writers Identifies any deviation from the writing process and provides solutions or amended approaches to the process where necessary Is confident to brief and feedback to freelancers Resource forward planning Regularly reviews writing capacity and recommends how to deliver to deadlines using internal and/or freelance use Advises on recruitment needs Development and support Provides the induction programme for new writers Delivers on the job mentoring for writers Identifies and recommends the need for external training support Optimise revenue and profitability Ensures that estimates for writing support are accurate and reconciliation reflects the work done Pension package in line the UK requirements and where additional contributions can be made through salary sacrifice to optimise efficiency Childcare vouchers which again are eligible for salary sacrifice Private healthcare scheme available to employees and extendable to family members Holiday flexibility – people can buy or sell up to 4 days of their holiday depending which they value most