Senior Medical Writer

As a Senior Medical Writer, you will lead value communication projects and ensure high-quality project materials. Your responsibilities will include developing value and reimbursement dossiers, collaborating with HEOR teams, and mentoring junior writers, while also contributing to proposal development and maintaining client relationships.

To qualify for the Senior Medical Writer position, candidates should have a PhD in a science or health-related discipline or a BSc/MSc in a relevant field with sufficient experience. Proven experience in a market access or HEOR consultancy setting is highly desirable.

The Senior Medical Writer role offers hybrid work flexibility, allowing you to work from our considerate offices in Bicester or Cardiff. This balance ensures you can enjoy collaborative team dynamics while also accommodating your personal work preferences.

In the Senior Medical Writer position, you will handle various impactful projects, including value communication materials like dossiers, objection handlers, reports, and peer-reviewed publications that inform and shape healthcare strategies.

Our company fosters a 'learning' culture focused on personal development by providing study bursaries, training initiatives, and mentorship opportunities. You’ll have the chance to grow your skills in writing, project management, and client relationship development.

In your response, highlight specific projects you've worked on that involved developing value dossiers or presentations. Discuss the impact your work had on the broader goals and your role in conducting thorough research and collaboration with HEOR teams.

Emphasize your commitment to excellence by discussing your review processes, adherence to compliance standards, and the importance of peer review. Share how you gather feedback and make revisions to maintain quality.

Discuss your mentoring approach, including regular feedback sessions, providing resources for development, and guiding them through projects. Benefit from sharing specific examples of your leadership style with junior team members.

Reflect on your experience with maintaining client interactions. Discuss how communication, understanding client needs, and delivering outstanding service contributes to building lasting partnerships.

Explain your commitment to continuous learning, such as attending industry conferences, subscribing to relevant journals, and participating in webinars. This shows your proactive approach in maintaining up-to-date knowledge.

Here, share a specific instance where you encountered challenges, how you overcame them, and the final outcome, illustrating your problem-solving skills and leadership capabilities in project management.

Mention tools you’ve used for project management or writing, such as reference management software or data visualization tools, and explain how they contribute to efficient project execution and higher-quality outputs.

Discuss your method for understanding client needs, creating clear objectives, and effectively communicating your proposed strategies while ensuring alignment with their expectations. Share an example if possible.

Illustrate how you engage with cross-functional teams for successful project execution, including the importance of sharing insights from different experts, facilitating open communication, and adapting to varying needs.

Express openness to feedback, emphasizing how constructive criticism helps enhance your work. Provide an example of how you've successfully incorporated feedback into improving the quality of your projects.