Principal Medical Writer at Real Chemistry | City of Edinburgh, Scotland, GB | Rezi

Principal Medical Writer at Real Chemistry

Principal Medical Writer

Real Chemistry · City of Edinburgh, Scotland, GB

2 weeks ago

Principal Medical Writer

Real Chemistry · City of Edinburgh, Scotland, GB

18 days ago
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About the Role

Principals at Real Chemistry play a fundamental role in shaping individual projects within an account, co-leading the creation of outstanding medical content across various therapy areas and providing strategic insights to elevate client deliverables. This position is ideal for a proactive communicator who enjoys managing writing teams, ensuring quality and accuracy, and acting as a primary contact for clients.

Responsibilities

  • Co-lead development of high-quality medical content under senior direction across multiple therapy areas and initiatives to meet/exceed client expectations.
  • Provide strategic input to aligned accounts.
  • Demonstrate confidence and competence in questioning to probe and understand client briefs and distill for Real Chemistry teams.
  • Adopt a questioning mindset to scientifically and strategically challenge and elevate outputs with clients and internal teams.
  • Co-lead implementation of AI into new projects and initiatives under senior direction within an account.
  • Act as day-to-day medical contact for clients.
  • Manage and mentor junior individuals and teams to work competently, confidently and efficiently to deliver high-quality work in high-pressure situations.
  • Be responsible for guaranteeing the accuracy and quality of assets and that they are crafted and delivered in line with client objectives and expectations.
  • Delegate work within account to ensure everyone is hitting billable targets and learning through new opportunities.
  • Co-lead excellent medical content across a broad range of deliverables, demonstrating versatility.
  • Uphold and advocate for the highest standards in medical writing within accounts.
  • Identify the most appropriate channel, style and format for a project to achieve client objectives and maximise engagement.
  • Uphold the highest standards within accounts.
  • Advocate for best practices in project management and delivery to maintain the highest content quality within account.
  • Lead development of knowledge training for junior members within account.
  • Provide coaching and mentorship to JMWs/MWS/SMWs.
  • Coordinate specialised mentorship programs for JMWs.
  • Manage and prioritise competing workloads within the account, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the team's projects.
  • Be responsible for guaranteeing that assets are crafted and delivered in line with KPIs, timelines, and budget constraints.
  • Define and organise resource distribution within accounts to facilitate strategic succession planning and to optimise the alignment of medical colleagues' skills and capacity with account requirements.
  • Participate in general financial oversight of the account.
  • Support definition/shape of strategy on new business proposals and pitches.
  • Contribute to identification of opportunities for organic growth through participating in key engagements.
  • Support the shaping and execution of strategy for projects in collaboration with medical writing and client service teams and key strategic contact.
  • Act as knowledge partner by confidently engaging with clients to exchange ideas, create options etc in conjunction with medical writing and accounts teams.
  • Provide input on how a scientific evidence-base can shape a brand’s go-to market strategy, positioning, evidence generation and medical communication strategy.
  • Identify key actionable insights, recommendations, opportunities, threats, and critical success factors to inform product strategies.
  • Shape and structure meetings/workshops to support decision-making.

Requirements

  • Previous experience of medical writing at an SMW level or above.
  • Previous experience managing medical writers and interacting regularly with clients is essential.
  • A profound understanding of healthcare, science, medicine, and the pharmaceutical industry is essential.
  • A high level of academic achievement is expected.
  • You’ll need to be personable, articulate, and capable of nurturing relationships.

Skills

  • Medical writing
  • Team leadership
  • Client relationship management
  • Strategic thinking
  • AI implementation
  • Content development
  • Project management
  • Coaching
  • Mentorship
  • Financial oversight
  • Business development
  • Scientific expertise
  • Communication

Location

  • Remote
  • Hybrid
  • Onsite

Work Type

  • Hybrid
  • Remote
  • Office-based

Experience Level

  • Principal
  • Senior Medical Writer (SMW) or above

Education Level

  • High level of academic achievement

Benefits

  • Free snacks
  • Generous holiday and paid time off
  • Private medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Support in saving for the future
  • Mental wellness coaching and support
  • Access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning

About the Company

  • Real Chemistry is a global agency providing a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
  • Their culture is rooted in their people, with a commitment to excellence for both clients and colleagues.
  • They foster a unique environment where innovation thrives and people are impact-obsessed.

Equal Opportunity

  • Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer.
  • They strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment.
  • They encourage applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws.
  • They welcome conversations about accommodations throughout the interview process.