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Real Chemistry is looking for a Medical Writer - Publications to join our growing team!

Please note, this is not an entry-level position and requires previous experience

We believe that our work should be worthwhile and make a difference to the world. We set up our Medical Education Communications team to bring new energy to our sector. We are fearless in our pursuit of:

Using science to help HCPs improve and prolong the lives of patients

Putting ourselves in our clients’ shoes

Being open to challenges and trying new things

Achieving excellence, and persevering…even when it’s tough and we are afraid

Doing our personal best – together as a team and as individuals – always!

What you’ll do

Use a range of resources to understand the underlying science and product strategy related to assigned projects

Perform research to support assigned project work (KEE mapping, collating data from resources) and review literature and competitive information to continually expand understanding of brand/marketplace and emerging competitors

Have an appreciation of commercial context and be able, with guidance, to assimilate commercial information for assigned therapeutic areas

Demonstrate awareness of brand strategic objectives in written work

Understand and adhere to the ABPI code of conduct under guidance of the senior team and following training

Structure and develop various forms of scientific communications (e.g. manuscripts, posters, abstracts, slide decks, MSL material, , advisory board and symposia content and reports) annotate documents, perform data checks, and prepare reference packs

Use existing, or quickly develop, relevant therapy area knowledge to ensure communication objectives are met on assigned projects (under supervision of senior editorial team)

Adapt writing style to suit difference audiences (e.g. primary and secondary care physicians, nurses or patients) under the supervision of the senior team and direct manager

Create, maintain and take ownership of assigned projects

Adhere to quality control processes, including:

Accurate referencing

Data checking

Proofreading

Communicate relevant therapy area knowledge to the wider team to keep them up to date as needed

Develop skills to confidently liaise with clients with appropriate support from more senior team members and respond promptly to client requests

Actively participate in the briefing process for assigned work - interrogate the brief, and confirm understanding

Ensure clarity on timelines, deadlines, and the availability of key people (reviewers)

Prioritise workload accordingly and flag with account lead(s)/line manager at the earliest stage any potential barriers to successful project completion and suggests solutions

Play a pivotal role within the editorial team, always leading by example and demonstrating knowledge of good practice/industry guidelines

Recognise where your skills can be used to support colleagues in both the editorial and account handling teams

Share insights and experiences with peers to support their professional development

Seek feedback and proactively feeds back to improve individual and team performance