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Real Chemistry is looking for a Junior Medical Writer to join our growing team in Edinburgh!
Embark on a fulfilling journey as a Junior Medical Writer at our leading med comms agency. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside a team of accomplished professionals, providing extensive training and mentoring to hone your skills in scientific and medical writing. You’ll support our Global Medical Communications team in the execution of diverse medical communication projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content aligned with client objectives and industry standards.
Through this role, you will develop the ability to adapt content and style to meet specific client needs, while staying abreast of the latest developments in a variety of therapeutic areas.
What you’ll do:
- A graduate or postgraduate degree in a life sciences, medical, or other scientific discipline is essential
- A Master's or PhD in a scientific field, or equivalent work experience, is highly desirable
- A flair for writing, and demonstrated strong communication skills in interpersonal interactions
- Ability to analyse, discuss and debate a variety of scientific topics
- Excellent attention to detail and superior organisational abilities
- A basic understanding of the clinical development process for new medicines and drug approval process
- Proficiency with MS Office and proficient at reviewing multiple information sources
- Able to quickly learn new skills and quickly adjust to new scenarios
- Able to work collaboratively as a team to achieve a shared goal
This position is a perfect fit for you if:
- Our Company values – Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an “I” – really speak to you.You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving.
- You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.
- You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.
What you should have:
- Support Global Medical Communications team members in delivering of medical communication projects
- Quickly learn new therapeutic areas and apply this knowledge effectively across projects
- Engage in rigorous research, including literature and competitive information review, to support project work
- Contribute to the creation of a variety of materials (e.g., medical training slide decks, scripts, webinars), tailoring your writing style to different audiences
- Uphold strict quality control processes, encompassing accurate referencing, data verification, and meticulous proofreading
- Liaise confidently with other team members and clients, providing prompt and appropriate responses with the support of more experienced team members
- Exhibit strong organizational and analytical skills
- Participate actively in project briefings, ensuring a clear understanding of timelines, deadlines, and project requirements
- Effectively prioritise your workload in collaboration with your team leaders, identifying potential project hurdles and proposing viable solutions
- Act as an integral member of project teams
This position is designed for individuals who are passionate about science and eager to build a career in medical communications. If you are ready to contribute to meaningful projects and grow professionally in a supportive and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.
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