Medical Writer - London, United Kingdom - Omnicom Health Group

Omnicom Health Group

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Overview:

DDB Remedy

Medical Writer
**Reports To
**Senior Medical Writer / Associate Creative Director

**Position Summary
**The Medical Writer's main function is to produce outstanding, medically accurate, technical campaign materials, which reflects the client's brand strategy and answers the brief.

Key Capabilities
Delivers copy to a high standard of medical accuracy- Always delivers 'great stuff'- Always approachableAbility to manage pressure and deadlines

Develops strong relationshipsKeeps uptodate on brand related scientific areas

**Summary

Produce 'great stuff'
Demonstrates teamwork at all times
Understands our work, our Network and our Clients

Responsibilities

Produce 'great stuff'

Write scientifically accurate, grammatically correct copy to a deadline
Manage numerous projects in a timely manner
Display good understanding of client's goals, disease area, brands (including brand strategy), processes and the pharmaceutical industry (codes of practice, regulation)
Understand the audience and requirements of each project and adapt the writing style, tone, and "voice" of the work as required
Able to explain scientific concepts to colleagues
Able to create a brand story beyond the clinical data
Interested to keep learning and developing therapy area knowledge
Upload copy via Zinc
Create Reference Packs for Clients accurately and promptly

Demonstrates teamwork at all times

Work effectively with the brand team including Art Directors, Designers, Copywriters, Account Handling and clients
Always follows the Agency Standard Operating Procedure
Present early concept development to senior team member
Mentor / Buddy junior writers and new team members
Ensure a full understanding of what is required before starting work, asking questions and challenging team members where necessary

Understands our work, our Network and our Clients

Understands the client (and the facts and context surrounding them), the product facts, the legal liability (what we can/can't say in communication); and the competitive landscape
Has thorough knowledge and understanding of agency processes and the time required to complete each stage
Presents work professionally to clients
Support the wider team on prospecting pitches
Acts as an advocate and supporter of DDB Remedy in all interactions with the client or external suppliers

**Position Requirements

Creativity

Demonstrates passion for creativity and ideas
Creatively thinks about the client's business and demonstrates initiate to identify new business opportunities
Demonstrates ability to work with an Art Director/Designer effectively
Seeks ways and offers solutions to improve agency processes and ways of working

Productivity

Is able to think through client's business problems and identify or create solutions
Remains calm under pressure, does not pass stress on to coworkers
Is solutionorientated and focused on successful results; sees challenges as opportunities
Has strong time management skills and knows how to prioritise tasks efficiently
Always follows the Agency Standard Operating Procedure
Has a high degree of accuracy and reliability with everything they do

Relationships/Communication

Develops and maintains strong relationships with clients and agency counterparts; has earned their trust and respect
Regularly engages with the agency team, management, and client partners to ensure ongoing communication of client needs and concerns
Contributes to creating an inclusive and inspiring environment
Presents work professionally to clients
Acts as an ambassador for DDB and its culture in and outside the Agency

Knowledge and Skills