Medical Communications/medical Writing Associate - Amersham, United Kingdom - Rare Disease Research Partners

Description

We are looking for a talented medical writer to join our small bespoke medical communications and research agency that specialises in rare and complex diseases.

If you have a passion for writing, a keen eye for detail and can translate research findings into accurate and engaging content, we would like to hear from you.

This is a rare opportunity to join our unique agency that operates on a not-for-profit basis.

By gifting any surplus to our parent charity, the MPS Society, we directly support vital work in research, education and advocacy for severe, life-limiting, rare diseases.

Our clients include leading pharmaceutical companies and patient organisations.

This role will give you an opportunity to develop your writing skills across varied projects that support the MPS Society's charitable aims and the rare disease community.

Join us and you will be working with a highly skilled, dedicated and supportive team.


Specific areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:
Undertake medical writing projects as required whilst maintaining familiarity with current industry practices and regulatory requirements that govern medical writing (e.g. GPP and ICMJE guidelines, ABPI Code of Practice).


These include:

• Literature searches and reviews
• Abstracts and posters for national and international conferences
• Manuscripts for peerreviewed journals
• Slide decks
• Patient focused materials, guidelines and newsletters
• Editing and proofreading
• Act in the capacity of lead writer for some medical writing projects

Assist, as required, research studies, to include:

• Literature searches and reviews
• Basic data analysis
• Research reports and transcripts

General areas of responsibility

• Participate in team meetings and attend training events relevant to specific

responsibilities

• Assist with any reasonable duty at the request of the line manager for the post
• Maintain Good Clinical Practice, BHBIA, ABPI and other relevant training

We offer:

• 25 days annual leave (prorata) plus bank holidays
• Christmas closure bonus time off on top of your annual leave
• Employee assistance programme available 24/
• Pension

- on-site parking


Further information

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)

The MPS Society is a charity that provides a range of care, support and activities for children and adults at risk throughout the UK.

This is provided in a number of ways through our dedicated support and advocacy service, annual events, patient expert meetings and conferences.

MPS staff, trustees and volunteers may be asked to be involved in the delivery of its regulated activities and therefore will require an enhanced DBS check during recruitment and for this to be reviewed on a regular basis.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Alex Morrison.


PERSON SPECIFICATION
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The following criteria are essential to this post:_

• Eligible to work in the UK

Education / Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in life sciences

Experience

• At least 2 years' medical writing experience

Skills, knowledge and abilities

• Excellent proven medical writing skills
• Extensive knowledge of medical research and literature sources and search methods
• Excellent IT skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Ability to learn quickly and identify where training is needed
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written
• Highly detailoriented, able to work in a methodical, structured manner
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and activities simultaneously
• Ability to complete goals within allotted timeframes and deliver highquality results
• Strong initiative and ability to identify issues and create solutions
• Selfmotivated and able to function with minimum supervision
• Flexible, assertive and able to multitask and prioritise when faced with competing work demands
• Tact, discretion and respect for confidentiality

Motivation

• Passionate about MPS Society's mission and aims

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The following criteria are desirable to this post:_

• Higher degree (MSc or PhD) in life sciences
• Use of referencing software (EndNote) and Veeva Promomats

Job Type:
Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months


Salary:
£30,000.00-£38,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Amersham HP7

Application deadline: 31/01/2023

Reference ID: 2023MCA