Medical content development encompasses a range of deliverables including strategy/ planning, conferences, advisory boards, and interactive content. This is a fantastic role, working with on a team that partners with a growing portfolio of leading pharma clients across rare disease and oncology therapeutic areas.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Ensuring that quality control is paramount within all materials produced across the business
Developing written materials (for subsequent review by Lead / Senior Medical Writer) in line with client requirements (internal/external), timelines, Open Health Medical Communications editorial policy, ABPI Code of Practice and key product messages
May include editing as well as writing
Ensuring all written material is:
Appropriately pitched
On brief when delivered
Delivered on time
Fully referenced and, where applicable, abides by the ABPI Code of Practice
Attending conferences / advisory board meetings with Lead / Senior Medical Writer and develop first draft of report for review
Coordinating effectively and efficiently with appropriate members of the Open Health Medical Communications team
Ensuring line manager and accounts team, where appropriate, are continually updated on project progress
Developing an understanding of the various client brand and disease areas
Undertaking or directing research into therapy areas, as needed
Liaising with authors / advisors (including attending face-to-face meetings), with the support of a Lead / Senior Medical Writer
Experience, Skills, And Qualifications
Experience as an Associate Medical Writer in a medcomms, healthcare agency or pharma environment
Thorough understanding of the client's therapeutic area and ability to provide strategic input
Strong understanding of science and medicine, the healthcare environment and the medical education/communications industry
Manager, trainer, delegator
Strong leadership skills
Approachability
Significant experience in a healthcare agency or pharmaceutical company role
Excellent project management and analytical skills
Financial acumen
Ability to multitask and prioritise; excellent time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Competent in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
Sound understanding of the ABPI Code of Practice
Competitive pay, generous paid vacation and holidays, and health insurance programs across all our locations
Ongoing training and development opportunities which foster and shape your individual career path
An active and growing commitment to bettering the communities our employees call home through our Corporate Social Responsibility program
The opportunity to thrive in a global, collaborative environment while working every day to improve health outcomes and patient wellbeing
Diverse, inclusive culture that encourages you to bring your whole self to work
Travel Requirements
As required by business needs
About OPEN Health
OPEN Health unites deep scientific knowledge with wide-ranging specialist expertise to unlock possibilities that improve health outcomes and patient wellbeing. Working in partnership with our clients, we embrace our different perspectives and strengths to deliver fresh thinking and solutions that make a difference.
OPEN Health is a flexible global organization that solves complex healthcare challenges across HEOR and market access, medical communications and creative omnichannel campaigns.
What we offer:
As a global organization, OPEN Health is committed to supporting our employees and their families through a comprehensive benefits program
If we sound like the sort of business environment in which you would thrive, then we would love to hear from you.
OPEN Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Writing/Editing
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations
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