Description:
At BOLDSCIENCE no two days are the same and our Lead Medical Writer play an active role to support their account and the Scientific Services team. Some typical activities include:
Technical Writing:
- Designs, develops and reviews different types of materials across a wide range of project types for various audiences. Materials include slide decks, video scripts, website copy, publications, abstracts/posters and GAP analyses
- Ensures that the written materials of the team are scientifically accurate, fully referenced, appropriate to the target audience, and meet client objectives
- Ensures that team deliverables consistently meet the highest quality standards which are thought through, well researched, technically accurate, and to the specified time and budget allocated for the project
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the client brief; asks well-informed questions to ensure that all relevant information has been received and ensures the team has a thorough and in-depth brief
- Critically reviews deliverables of junior-level writers, providing constructive feedback and coaching; always takes the time to answer any questions from the team
- Has expert knowledge of client review and approval systems, such as Veeva, DataVision etc, and ensures all deliverables comply with industry codes, such as the ABPI
- Leads and drives the delivery of larger medical conference and meeting events, including symposia, advisory boards, investigator meetings, and communication and publication workshops, including on-site management
Scientific Knowledge:
- Develops and maintains in-depth knowledge across relevant therapy areas with emerging expertise in at least one therapy area (e.g. oncology)
- Has their finger on the pulse on industry trends and scientific developments, sharing their knowledge with internal teams and clients (where appropriate)
- Is flexible and eager to work across different client accounts, deliverables, and therapy areas
- Has knowledge of leading experts within a specific therapeutic area
Client & Project Management skills:
- Leads client meetings when appropriate, including project kick-off, regular status and ad hoc client and HCP calls; updates client on key scientific/content actions and answers any questions they may have
- Builds strong client relationships with the confidence to push back and advise where necessary
- Has the experience to lead briefing calls and follow-up conversations with HCPs and other subject matter experts
- Starts to help shape client strategy, recommending new projects or advising when taking a different approach may better meet client objectives
- Can own and delegate projects from start to finish with little to no technical input from senior team members
- Works closely with the Client Services team to review timelines, budget hours, and scientific resourcing needs
- Ensures that senior team members are regularly updated and have a clear picture of account activity and resourcing needs, foreseeing and escalating any red flags
- Organizes and effectively manages their team as well as their own time to prioritize tasks across different accounts
- Contributes to new business pitches
People Management skills:
- Manages direct reports effectively by providing constructive and actionable feedback
- Provides regular feedback and guidance to the team throughout the course of projects
- Mentors junior level team members and adopts a coaching approach to ensure that they feel supported
- Oversees activities of junior colleagues ensuring that excellent quality is maintained
- Develops and mentors mid-level staff instilling best practices
Required Qualifications:
- Higher degree in a relevant subject (PhD, MD, PharmD etc)
- 3-4 years of medical writing experience within Medical Communications
- Excellent scientific and editorial competency
- Experience of building strong relationships with clients and HCPs
- Ability to critically review deliverables for scientific accuracy and integrity
- Experience of coaching and mentoring junior level writers
- Proactive approach and an enthusiasm for trying new things
- Ability to work under pressure and juggle multiple deadlines