Medical Writer I (entry-level) London, England
Job description
Who we are
Langland, a Publicis Health company, is the only health communications agency that thinks further across Clinical Trial Experience, Medical Strategy & Education, Public Relations & Policy, and Advertising, to create unique value with visionary clients.
What we believe
Health brings us together. In the diseases we suffer, the medicines we create, and the causes we champion, health shows us our collective humanity. When we break the barriers that divide us, when we think further, we can create healthier futures, together.
A passion for craft
Having expert thinking is only part of our story. To ensure excellence in everything we make, we have centred our disciplines around three essential crafts: science, strategy and creativity.
In the Langland Medical Strategy & Education (MSE) team, we love reality, it’s where we live. It’s where professionals, protocols and p-values come face to face with the imperfect and unpredictable. We think further, exploring how insight can give data meaning in the real world, stimulating open discourse that people value, to advance human health.
We are currently looking to hire collaborative, strategic and proactive individuals to join our incredibly talented and close-knit team of medical writers. As a Medical Writer I, you will play an integral role in the development and delivery of high-quality medical education programmes, whilst experiencing a myriad of personal and professional development opportunities.
The work we do is creative and varied, covering a broad range of therapy areas. With guidance and support from senior writers, your role responsibilities will include:
- Creating scientific and creative content within timelines and budget, ensuring the high quality, scientific accuracy, creativity and integrity of own work
- Developing a good understanding of assigned therapy areas and proactively remaining up to date with emerging trends and advances in the field
- Undertaking fact and reference checking of other’s work to ensure accuracy and validity of content
- Interacting directly with clients on content developed
- Providing research and content support for new business initiatives as needed
- Applying a good understanding of the relevant codes of practice and ensuring compliance in content development
- A talent for writing
- Good at understanding and communicating complex science (you must hold a bachelor’s degree in the life sciences [2:1 or above] and ideally a master’s degree or PhD)
- Ability to assimilate, interpret and re-communicate medical/scientific topics
- Can develop strong relationships –based on exceptional verbal, as well as written, communication abilities –and comfortable providing advice and guidance to others
- Effective time management and prioritisation skills
Additional Information
An inclusive workplace
The more diverse our team, the more imaginative, intelligent and inspirational our culture and our work will become. Here are some of the ways we help promote diversity at Publicis Health.
Recruitment
- Diversity & Inclusion management
- Anonymised CV submissions
- Mandatory unconscious bias training
- Career and school programmes to build industry access for people from mixed socio-economic backgrounds
Culture
- Support communities for women, LGBTQ+, BAME employees and their allies.
- A mental health programme which includes free HeadSpace membership.
Future
Publicis Groupe has committed €45 million to diversity, inclusion and social injustice within the network As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Groupe UK is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities and for candidates in our application process. If you need assistance or adjustment due to a disability, please contact us.
