Senior or principal medical writers

Description:

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