Overview

Junior Medical Writer

About TBWA\Worldhealth London

We are The Disruption® Agency in Healthcare and we're looking for dynamic, curious and creative thinkers with a passion for client service, the tenacity to produce bold work and a restless desire to do more.

You will have the opportunity to work with some of the most innovative and Disruptive clients in the industry at the forefront of modern healthcare. Our clients span high-science pharmaceuticals in fields of inflammation, oncology and neurology to consumer health DTC campaigns - globally, regionally and locally.

Our culture is of the utmost importance to us, we're authentic, we do good, we raise hell and we'd love to Disrupt with you.

About the role

The Junior Medical Writer develops the creative and scientific skills necessary to provide well-written copy that meets the brief, is appropriate for the target audience, and is delivered in a timely manner.

The Junior Medical Writer works across a full range of assignments, across various therapeutic areas and for a range of target audiences.

Key responsibilities:

Writing and Editing

• Develop the skills required to produce factually accurate writing within agreed timelines, according to the given brief
• Work with Senior Writers and Account Handlers to interpret the brief, ensuring you have all the information required to meet it
• Show a willing and open mind towards copy critique, learning to address internal and external comments, and question any that are unclear
• Find your creative flair and develop storytelling abilities, learning how to structure a compelling sales story and tailor your writing to different audiences
• Learn to ensure accuracy of all information and data in your work, including the use of regulatory approval software (e.g. Veeva PromoMats)
• Show command of referencing and footnoting, including creating validated, marked-up reference packs to support all work
• Work with other Writers to refine problem-solving skills and the ability to come up with creative solutions

Scientific and strategic understanding

• Develop an understanding of new therapeutic areas, client products, and portfolios
• Develop a basic understanding of industry codes of practice and legislation
• Develop a basic understanding of the clients’ marketing strategies and grow familiarity with the different tactics used

Relationships

• Learn to plan your workload, letting account or project management teams know of any changes to the schedule, maintaining seamless communication
• Participate in brand team huddle meetings and check-ins with your cross-functional team
• Attend client calls where necessary to gain an understanding of wider account activities

Business Development

• Begin to assist with research for pitches and proposals

Skills:

• A degree-level qualification in a science-related discipline
• Proficiency in standard software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Some experience in producing written work to a high quality
• Ability to research medical literature effectively
• Some experience of working in healthcare communications or an equivalent environment
• Experience in writing marketing copy or digital content

Desired competencies:

• Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
• Great communication and presentation skills
• Well-organised and with a positive attitude
• Energetic and hard-working, with a professional and mature attitude and demeanour, attention to detail and excellent quality-control skills
• A creative flair and keenness for creative problem-solving
• A nice person!