Medical Writer PhD jobs

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No-one’s favourite brand is the one that helps them live longer; we believe it should be. Over the last 5+ years, 21GRAMS, part of Real Chemistry, has been on a mission, bringing a more soulful, meaningful and fundamentally more human approach to healthcare brands. And it’s been successful. But we need to do more. As part of that, we’re looking for a Medical Copywriter with solid experience and a passion for great work to join our growing London team, helping lead client strategy engagements and oversee project and drive new business opportunities.

Our mission is about creating the most effective work for clients through the power of creativity, and that starts with listening and thinking. By knowing the audience better than they know themselves, and applying that insight to the client’s business opportunity, we can build brands and create campaigns that are more powerful than any sneaker brand. And for that, we need you in our pursuit of:

• Using science and creativity to help HCPs improve the lives of patients

• Putting ourselves in our clients’ shoes

• Being open to challenges and trying new things

• Achieving excellence, and persevering…even when it’s tough and we are afraid

• Doing our personal best – together as a team and as individuals – always!

What you’ll do:

• Write clear and concise commercially minded documents, adapting style for different audiences such as healthcare professionals and patients, while adhering to the ABPI code of conduct and quality control processes.

• Collaborate closely with the strategy, creative and account teams

• Utilize a variety of credible resources to understand the science and strategy behind assigned projects, ensuring awareness of brand objectives and competitive landscapes.

• Contribute to proposal development, pitch activities, and brainstorming sessions, while communicating therapy area knowledge effectively.

• Manage and take ownership of projects, ensuring timelines and deadlines are met, and proactively addressing potential barriers to project completion with solutions.

• Engage confidently with clients, responding promptly to requests and participating in the briefing process to ensure a clear understanding of project requirements.

• Participate in the review process, executing editorial deliverables while adhering to project schedules, budgets, and briefs.

• Immerse in the advertising, medical communications and pharma industry, staying informed about innovations, trends, and developments to integrate into project work creatively.

• Contribute to maintaining high standards of practice and industry guidelines, ensuring consistent communication and status updates with the account team.

This position is a perfect fit for you if:

• You have a passion for science and creativity

• Our Company values – Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an “I” – really speak to you.

• You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving.

• You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.

• You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.

What you should have:

• Relevant degree (minimum Masters, advanced degree preferred [eg, MD, PhD, PharmD] in a science subject required

• Experience in medical writing, ideally in an agency setting

• Possesses a solid scientific background and able to learn new therapeutic areas quickly and demonstrate this knowledge

• Possesses a good understanding and appreciation of the clinical trials process (phases, data representation, drug approval process and key statistical variables)

• Enthusiasm for learning and a keen eye for detail

• Demonstrates a clear, concise and accurate writing style, and:

• Understands the typical language which should and should not be used (comparisons, unverified claims etc.)

• Understand the processes involved in new business and terminology

• Demonstrate strong organisational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills

• Independent thinker confident in taking ownership of assets and material development, but a team player who enjoys collaboration

• Professional presence, performs with a sense of urgency and with a client service orientation

• Have confidence to manage upward when required; able to communicate with managers when deadlines will not be met or when issues are foreseeable

• High energy, able to effectively operate in fast-paced, growing and evolving environment

• Good management of Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) - particularly PowerPoint

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We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why we’ve put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com.

At Real Chemistry, we believe we're at our best when we're connected. Our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach is designed to foster collaboration, learning, innovation, and meaningful relationships while providing flexibility where appropriate. Because our workforce spans multiple countries, regions, and client needs, work arrangements may vary by role and location. Some positions offer hybrid or remote flexibility, while others require regular in-office presence. For example, certain teams and regions, including some of our UK operations, have office-based requirements. Your recruiter will discuss the specific expectations for the role you're pursuing during the interview process and keep you informed throughout the hiring journey. For employees located within a one-hour commute of a Real Chemistry office, we require in-person attendance two days per week, either from a Real Chemistry office or when working onsite with clients. Employees in regions without a nearby office may work remotely and come together throughout the year for collaboration, culture-building, learning, and team connection opportunities. While these guidelines reflect our current workplace model, we understand that everyone’s circumstances are unique. If you require additional flexibility, we welcome an open conversation with your recruiter and our HR team to discuss your needs and determine what may be possible.

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