Associate Medical Writer
Are you a passionate writer with a scientific background? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We are an award-winning healthcare communications agency that specialise in creating meaningful, innovative solutions to improve lives, whether through patient engagement, clinical trial support, or healthcare communications. Collaboration, sustainability, and a strong focus on people are at the heart of everything we do.
As an Associate Medical Writer, you will support the creation of high-quality, scientifically accurate, and engaging healthcare communication materials, with a focus on content designed for healthcare professionals (HCPs). Working closely with a dynamic team of colleagues, you may also contribute to a range of projects aimed at patients and other audiences. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop foundational medical writing skills, gain exposure to various therapeutic areas, and grow within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Key responsibilities
- Research, write, and reference scientifically accurate content tailored for HCP-focused materials, including training modules, presentations, and product communications
- Adapt writing styles to suit various communication purposes and target audiences, including HCPs, patients, and other stakeholders
- Collaborate on health communications projects across a variety of therapeutic areas, ensuring alignment with client objectives and messaging strategies
- Develop knowledge of multiple therapy areas, including clinical landscapes, target markets, and emerging trends
- Collaborate with team members to refine and deliver content that meets client objectives and quality standards
- Learn and apply compliance regulations, including familiarity with the ABPI Code of Practice
- Use content review tools, such as Veeva Vault, to manage review and approval processes
- Participate in client meetings, including taking notes and assisting with content presentations when required
- Proactively manage workload to ensure projects are delivered on time and to specification
- Contribute to internal processes such as timesheet completion and maintaining organised project files
Key skills and experience
- A degree-level qualification in a biomedical science or related field
- At least 1 year of experience in medical writing or a similar role, preferably in healthcare communications or a related scientific field
- Strong scientific understanding and interest in healthcare communication
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail
- Ability to quickly absorb and translate complex scientific concepts into engaging, accessible content tailored for HCPs
- Basic understanding of the commercial aspects of healthcare communications
- Ideally already have a foundational knowledge of the ABPI Code of Practice and its application in healthcare communications
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills, with a proactive and adaptable mindset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Essential attributes
You will be a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with a passion for science and healthcare communication. As a self-starter, you will embrace opportunities to learn and take on new challenges in a fast-paced, collaborative agency environment. You will be adaptable, eager to develop your skills, and committed to delivering impactful content that makes a positive difference in healthcare.
Our unique culture combines flexibility and trust with a commitment to nurturing our team. We offer a competitive benefits package, including a starting allowance of 20 days’ holiday (rising to a maximum of 25 days for long service, plus shut down between Christmas and New Year and a day off for your birthday, both in addition to annual leave), pension, private healthcare for you and your family, investment in your professional development, and annual free trainers! If you are looking for a change, or simply want to join an award-winning company that makes a difference, let’s talk.
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If you have any questions about the role or Cuttsy+Cuttsy, don’t hesitate to get in touch via email: katemccabe@cuttsyandcuttsy.com
Your Work-Life Balance
We believe in living the value and culture of our company and very much promote a healthy work-life balance for all the team. The following benefits contribute to this:
We believe that what’s important is not when and where we work, but how and what we achieve, so talk to us about what you are looking for
Guidance against working too many hours in the week — something which is usually against the marketing agency norm
Each month we donate through Ecologi to offset the carbon we produce in both our personal and professional lives
Where will you be working?
As our team continues to grow, we ran out of desk space! This meant we needed to take the next step in finding ourselves a new home. As a result, we were very excited to secure a fantastic new office space at ‘The Works’ in Sawston.
