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About the Role

Associate Medical Writers work closely with senior members of the scientific team to develop high-quality medical communications materials. The role focuses on producing scientifically accurate, well-written content that meets client objectives, internal quality standards, and industry compliance requirements, offering exposure to medical communications writing and building foundations in scientific storytelling, accuracy, and editorial best practice.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the preparation of a range of high-quality scientific content for medical communications projects, with support from senior team members.
Support project delivery to meet client objectives, timelines, and compliance standards, escalating issues as per SOP.
Adhere to journal, congress, and/or client preferences regarding writing styles, wording, etc., keeping core team informed of any changes.
Conduct research and synthesize relevant information for on-target content creation.
Interpret and incorporate internal and external review comments, ensuring consistency, scientific accuracy, and industry compliance.
Adapt content and style for target audiences as appropriate.
Manage assigned projects to ensure delivery to deadline while being mindful of allocated hours.
Ensure all relevant information is shared with both scientific and client services team members in a timely manner.
Maintain awareness of therapeutic areas, competitors, new products and new indications for relevant accounts.
Research complex therapy areas and filter key information across the team.
Perform fact checks, flagging inconsistencies or compliance issues as needed.
Escalate unclear issues or matters requiring final approval to senior team as defined by SOP.
Record and monitor actual vs budgeted time on own projects.
Complete timesheets accurately and submit on time to line manager, relevant client services lead(s) and finance department each week.
Understand budgeted hours and scope for each task before beginning work and proactively highlight any discrepancies.
Maintain a good working knowledge of the computer software required, e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Adobe.
Keep abreast of industry self-regulation and compliance guidelines as well as client SOPs and maintain good working practices at all times.
Develop skills and knowledge through feedback and collaboration.
Support team goals and client satisfaction in a collaborative environment.
Build professional relationships within the team and, where appropriate, with external stakeholders.

Requirements

A life sciences degree, ideally combined with a science master’s or PhD.
Strong and effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
Good knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and processes.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced agency environment.
Ability and desire to learn new therapy areas and disease states as required.
Proactive approach to sharing updates, status, ideas and feedback with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, PPT, Excel, Teams, Outlook)
Adobe
Scientific storytelling
Scientific accuracy
Editorial best practice
Written communication

Location

Hybrid/Remote

Work Type

Hybrid
Remote

Experience Level

Early stage of their medical writing career

Education Level

Life sciences degree
Science master’s
PhD

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance plans
Generous time off
Pension
401k Plan with match
Health & Wellbeing offerings
Job training and advancement opportunities

About the Company

Accelerating Life-Changing Solutions to Global Healthcare Challenges is the vision that unites us through a shared sense of purpose, whatever the role.
Prime's mission: Through a pioneering fusion of the finest expertise in science, strategy, evidence, technology and creativity we deliver the world-class outcomes that our global partners trust to achieve their goals.
Prime's core values: Be Brave, Be Human, Be Passionate, Be Exceptional.