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Senior Medical Writer (publications & medical affairs) - Healthcare Practice at Madano | LAYIQ

Scientific Content Development & Leadership
Own and deliver scientifically accurate, well-crafted content across assigned accounts, requiring minimal editing and review
Be experienced in creating clinical publications and congress submissions in line with study reporting guidelines
Be experienced in medical affairs delivery, including ad boards, training materials, and presentations
Serve as key writer on one or more accounts or workstreams, ensuring content aligns with communication objectives and strategic direction
Maintain in-depth understanding of product, therapy areas, and competitor landscapes to ensure content relevance and accuracy
Derive insights from literature, client discussions, and expert interactions to shape project ideas and recommendations
Perform scientific review of other writers’ work, providing timely and constructive feedback
Understanding the Medical Communications Environment
Maintain in-depth understanding of product, competitors and therapy area for assigned accounts, and use this understanding to ensure that content and projects meet client objectives
Can quickly develop knowledge in new therapy areas and provide support across new accounts as needed
Have a strong knowledge of clinical trial and publication reporting guidelines experience applying these to manuscript development
Understand international regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., ABPI, Sunshine Act)
Project and Account Delivery
Manage editorial scheduling and resourcing for assigned projects
Ensure efficient progression of projects from initiation to completion, maintaining high standards of quality
Anticipate challenges to timely delivery and proactively flag resource needs or schedule risks
Work with colleagues to prioritise tasks and align delivery with client expectations
Provide clear written briefs for internal teams and freelancers, ensuring all necessary context and requirements are included
Client and External Engagement
Lead scientific discussions with clients and external experts, demonstrating confidence, accuracy, and clarity
Build strong client relationships by acting as a trusted scientific partner and expert on product and competitor data
Present confidently and manage faculty/expert interactions through effective questioning and active listening
Recognise and escalate potential project or client issues before they worsen
Internal Collaboration and Team Development
Mentor and coach junior writers to support skill development and high-quality output
Model good editorial practices and professional behaviours, promoting a collaborative, inclusive working environment
May undertake line management of an Associate Medical Writer, with support from senior colleagues
Financial & Business Awareness
Ensure awareness of budgeted hours across team members and flag variances or out-of-scope work proactively
Develop the ability to provide accurate estimates of editorial time for budgets and proposals
Participate in new business brainstorming sessions and contribute scientific sections to pitches and proposals
Use scientific expertise to identify organic growth opportunities with existing clients

Senior Medical Writer (publications & medical affairs) - Healthcare Practice

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