Description:
We’re looking for someone who has clear thinking and scientific analysis, is great with words, a passion for engaging with a range of audiences, bags of initiative, good interpersonal skills and a ‘will do’ attitude. The ideal applicant will have a science or journalism qualification and/or a passion for health and science communication.
About you…
- Ideally the candidate will have around three years’ experience in healthcare comms, ideally including agency experience, including a track record of working within the highly regulated area of pharmaceuticals / biotech / medical devices in the UK and EU
- You are able to assist in the development and implementation of strategic communications programmes for clients
- You have excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to express ideas clearly
- You have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team
- Commercial awareness
- Creativity and ability to generate ideas
- Good organisational skills
- Very good attention to detail
- Passionate about communication and ambition to develop new skills
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise and meet deadlines
- A working knowledge of social media channels
- Working with the account lead or account director, you can effectively and efficiently manage client programmes
- You understand the client’s environment, can identify what is important to them and prioritise accordingly
- You have experience of handling data comms for clients at key milestone moments for the client’s brands
- You have knowledge of the relevant codes of practice surrounding medicines in the UK / EU