Medical Writer (MedComms)

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IQVIA™ is The Human Data Science Company™, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, Technology, analytics and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward.

JOB DESCRIPTION

IQVIA™ Medical Communications (IMC) is seeking a Medical Writer II to join our team. The ideal candidate is a medical communications professional looking to build on their 1+ years of agency medical writing experience, who also has scientific/clinical knowledge and great communication skills.

Who We Are

IQVIA™ is a global leader in bringing together data, technology, advanced analytics, and human science expertise to help the healthcare industry make better decisions, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. Thanks to our unique position within IQVIA™, the Medical Communications division provides offerings that extend well beyond those of a traditional agency to support this mission.

Our tightly knit team includes practice area leads, strategists, project and event managers, operations specialists, plus content and design professionals. Together, we create fit-for-purpose communication strategies and deliverables across the full product lifecycle from clinical development through approval and post-launch. Incorporating the latest research in adult learning and behavioral science enables us to effectively engage diverse audiences to effect change.

We are a highly collaborative and intellectually curious group of people located in 12 countries across 4 continents. We are continually pushing each other to improve our solutions, drawing on our unique blend of backgrounds and experience.

The Medical Writer II Position

This position is home-based (UK - only) with frequent collaboration with a globally distributed team. IQVIA™ offers a competitive salary and great benefits, including a profit-related annual bonus.

Key Responsibilities
As a key member of our Content Development Team, you will be responsible for producing a variety of medical communications deliverables to a high standard, by carrying out the following activities:

• Provide consistent, high-quality writing for assigned projects in accordance with the needs and objectives of the client, compliance requirements, intended audience, and modality, independently or with minimal oversight.
  • Writing should be grammatically correct, consistent, accurate, and appropriately adapted to audience.
• Monitor and take responsibility for scheduled tasks, communicating with team members to deliver on time and within budgeted scope.
• Exercise excellent interpersonal/communication skills for effective and professional liaison with the internal team, clients, healthcare professionals, and other key stakeholders.
  • Respond effectively to questions related to allocated areas of responsibility.
• Grow our accounts:
  • Identify innovative ideas for active projects and participate in the creation of proposals/pitches as needed.
  • Help to develop project specifications and cost estimates with oversight.
• Welcome feedback and look to continually improve deliverables for deeper efficacy and engagement within scope, with support.
• Follow applicable company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and compliance requirements.
• Mentor more junior writers and/or less experienced colleagues as appropriate.
• Actively participate in an environment of continuous improvement.
• Travel to local or international face-to-face client meetings, congresses, or other meeting types, if needed (up to 10% of contracted hours per year).

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences; advanced degree in scientific or medical discipline (MS, MD, PharmD, PhD) preferred.
• 1+ years of prior writing experience, preferably in a medical communications agency (mandatory).
• Native English speaker or bilingual/proficient level of academic English.
• A passion for medical writing and pride for your work.
• Self-directed. Prioritizes tasks and manages time efficiently to meet deadlines within budgeted scope.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work respectfully and harmoniously as part of a cross-functional team.
• Proficiency producing content in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience performing independent literature research using web-based research tools and approaches.
• Proven ability to accurately interpret and communicate scientific and clinical information.
• A basic understanding of the drug development process, applicable industry guidelines, publication requirements, congress activities, and MLR processes.
• Familiar with instructional design and adult learning principles/behavioral science.

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK NOW AND IN THE FUTURE!

We know that meaningful results require not only the right approach but also the right people. Regardless of your role, we invite you to reimagine healthcare with us. You will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward and

Whatever your career goals, we are here to ensure you get there!

We invite you to join IQVIA™.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com