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Medical Writer

• Produce ‘great stuff’

• Demonstrates teamwork at all times

• Understands our work, our Network and our Clients
  

Produce ‘great stuff’

• Write scientifically accurate, grammatically correct copy to a deadline

• Manage numerous projects in a timely manner

• Display good understanding of client’s goals, disease area, brands (including brand strategy), processes and the pharmaceutical industry (codes of practice, regulation)

• Understand the audience and requirements of each project and adapt the writing style, tone, and “voice” of the work as required

• Able to explain scientific concepts to colleagues

• Able to create a brand story beyond the clinical data

• Interested to keep learning and developing therapy area knowledge

• Upload copy via Zinc

• Create Reference Packs for Clients accurately and promptly

Demonstrates teamwork at all times

• Work effectively with the brand team including Art Directors, Designers, Copywriters, Account Handling and clients

• Always follows the Agency Standard Operating Procedure

• Present early concept development to senior team member

• Mentor / Buddy junior writers and new team members

• Ensure a full understanding of what is required before starting work, asking questions and challenging team members where necessary

Understands our work, our Network and our Clients

• Understands the client (and the facts and context surrounding them), the product facts, the legal liability (what we can/can’t say in communication); and the competitive landscape

• Has thorough knowledge and understanding of agency processes and the time required to complete each stage

• Presents work professionally to clients

• Support the wider team on prospecting pitches

• Acts as an advocate and supporter of DDB Remedy in all interactions with the client or external suppliers
  

Creativity

• Demonstrates passion for creativity and ideas

• Creatively thinks about the client’s business and demonstrates initiate to identify new business opportunities

• Demonstrates ability to work with an Art Director/Designer effectively

• Seeks ways and offers solutions to improve agency processes and ways of working

Productivity

• Is able to think through client’s business problems and identify or create solutions

• Remains calm under pressure, does not pass stress on to co-workers

• Is solution-orientated and focused on successful results; sees challenges as opportunities

• Has strong time management skills and knows how to prioritise tasks efficiently

• Always follows the Agency Standard Operating Procedure

• Has a high degree of accuracy and reliability with everything they do

Relationships/Communication

• Develops and maintains strong relationships with clients and agency counterparts; has earned their trust and respect

• Regularly engages with the agency team, management, and client partners to ensure ongoing communication of client needs and concerns

• Contributes to creating an inclusive and inspiring environment

• Presents work professionally to clients

• Acts as an ambassador for DDB and its culture in and outside the Agency

Knowledge and Skills

• Has a solid understanding of their clients business , brands and category

• Has an understanding of processes and tools that make the team more effective

• Shows an understanding of all communication materials and purpose

• Motivated to always continue learning and sharing knowledge

• Excellent writing, proof reading and QC skills

Desirable:

• Science Graduate or equivalent

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Excellent understanding of relevant UK and International code – eg ABPI

Essential:

• Excellent writing skills

• Produce grammatically correct work

• Excellent attention to detail

• Excellent proof-reading skills

• Confident presenter

• Can handle and act upon constructive feedback

• Can work to deadline