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Senior/Principal Medical Writer (oncology)

Red Nucleus
London
2 years ago
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Red Nucleus is hiring a Senior/Principal Medical Writer (oncology) to join our global team! This role is based out of our London, UK office.

How You Will Contribute

In this position, you will be working with our Learning & Development team.

We work on a diverse range of projects, spanning pre- and post-launch drug and medical device brand lifecycles. Our materials reach multiple audiences, including sales representatives and medical science liaisons, and focus on scientific and product knowledge, as well as the skills needed to communicate this with healthcare providers. The materials we produce focus on scientific and product knowledge, as well as the skills needed to communicate this to healthcare providers.

Deliverables can range from full launch curricula to individual assets, such as:

Interactive e-learning programs Print modules and infographics Workshop design and development Patient journey videos Podcasts

As a Senior/Principal Medical Writer at Red Nucleus, you will:

Understand client strategy and messaging, communicating this to the team and ensuring this is integrated into content Consult with clients and subject matter experts to understand content and subject complexities, shaping design and development of content Research, learn, and distill complex scientific information and communicate it clearly to the target audience(s) Design and write educational materials for life sciences industry professionals, including sales representatives, medical science liaisons, and healthcare provider audiences Review/revise materials ensuring that they are accurate, engaging, and adhere to client’s medical, legal, and regulatory standards Attend status calls and review meetings with client teams Collaborate with project/account managers, instructional designers, graphic artists, programmers, editors, and quality assurance specialists to ensure clients’ needs are met and the end product is accurate and of high quality Contribute to the development and execution of departmental goals and standards, and help drive internal initiatives Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to medical writers within the team

About You

Minimum of 2-3+ years in a senior writing role; oncology experience essential Experience developing content for promotional, disease awareness, or medical education programs in the life sciences Exceptional verbal, written, and organisational skills Skilled in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Ability to distill complex scientific information and terminology for all audiences into clear and engaging content, using words and complementary images Ability to handle multiple and changing projects, tasks, priorities, and deadlines Ability to thrive in a team environment High level of motivation, ability to deal with pressure Healthcare (pharmaceutical, medical device, and/or biotechnology) sales training experience preferred Ability to conduct necessary research and to reference materials according to AMA or equivalent UK formats Ability to work in our Central London office

What You Will Enjoy at Red Nucleus

Competitive pay, incentives, retirement, and income security programs Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs focused on healthy lifestyles Generous paid time off, employee assistance programs and flexible work arrangements Performance-driven environment including professional development and transfer opportunities People first culture fostering self-expression, diversity, and a growth mindset Celebrations! We love to celebrate service anniversaries, holidays, diversity and inclusion events, project milestones and anything else that is meaningful to our employees Support of the community organizations you are passionate about Ongoing programs and events designed to bring our global team together

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