AXON - Senior Medical Writer - Medical Practice

London, England, United KingdomSenior Medical Writer

TEAM – MedicalLOCATION – UK

London,

(hybrid)12 months FTC to cover Maternity LeaveRoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Medical Writer (SMW) to join our London team. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating consistently high-quality medical content across multiple accounts without compromising on quality. As an expert within their assigned therapeutic area, the Senior Medical Writer will possess detailed knowledge of scientific data and its alignment with the client’s brand strategy. Additionally, they will review the work of junior team members and enhance their understanding of scientific data on their assigned accounts.Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:Key ResponsibilitiesAccountabilityIndependently produce work aligned with the client brief that meets or exceeds client expectations.Lead client review meetings, presenting work confidently and accepting critique.Develop content with minimal review, showcasing an understanding of complex scientific data and communicating it effectively.Client ServicesServe as the primary contact for clients on editorial/scientific aspects of their accounts.Build and maintain effective relationships with client partners, external suppliers, key opinion leaders, and medical experts.Stay informed on industry innovations and advise clients accordingly.Project ManagementPossess detailed knowledge of project delivery pathways and advise on budget scoping and timeline development.Manage multiple projects and accounts simultaneously, ensuring quality control and adherence to timelines.Demonstrate project management and resource planning skills, guiding junior team members in prioritising tasks.People ManagementOversee the work of junior colleagues, providing clear direction and delegating tasks to foster growth and knowledge transfer.Review copy and provide constructive feedback to junior team members.Guide junior team members in their strategic development and help them interpret and apply external feedback.At AXON, we actively encourage the team to be involved in activities outside of their day-to-day work. Whether that is being involved in our social, Diversity and Inclusion, or CSR electives, attending networking events, or running training sessions on topics in which they have a personal interest. We have a keen focus on training and development and, as a rough guide, suggest employees aim to complete 37.5 hours of learning a year through online learning, classroom training, or attending external events; that’s 1 week a year dedicated to your development.Candidate must have:

The creation of a wide range of documentsReview of junior team member''s work for style, strategy, content accuracy and data checkingLine management of junior writersSuccessfully managing client relationshipsProviding effective counsel to clientsIdentifying and capitalizing on business opportunitiesMentoring, coaching and monitoring the long-term career development of staffAs well as the basic salary, great social events, and a culture of continual learning, our competitive benefits package includes but is not limited to:Private medical insurance (for you and your family)Critical Illness coverIncome Protection coverTravel insurance (for you and your family)An annual “wellness” benefit following a 3 month serviceHybrid working options25 days’ holiday (with the ability for it to rise to a maximum of 30 days alongside length of service) – in addition to bank holidaysLife assurance service insurance at 4x your salaryPaid sabbaticals after 5 years’ serviceAXONAXON is a global healthcare communications agency that ignites change in healthcare. Through the power of life-changing communications, we contribute to medical advances that improve lives. At the core of every scientific innovation and advancement, there is a simple and compelling story to be told. We know how to tell that story, how to use the right tools to reach the right audiences at the right time, to provoke meaningful change.We specialize in advising clients on medical affairs, clinical studies, real-world evidence, marketing, advocacy, and communications, all underpinned by insights and creative strategy. AXON has an international reach, with offices in Copenhagen, London, New York, and Toronto, and a worldwide affiliate network. Established in 2002, we have a deep heritage and expertise in healthcare strategy and communication, and we continue to learn and grow in the fast-changing healthcare sphere. AXON is proudly an AVENIR GLOBAL company.AXON is a diverse organization, committed to a policy of equal opportunities. At all times, we aim to recruit, develop, and promote the very best people, basing judgment solely on suitability for the job.Privacy PolicyWe are committed to transparency about how we collect and use your data, including ensuring we comply with legal obligations relating to data protection. You can view our data privacy policyhere and EU Recruitment Privacy Policy .Apply for this job

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