About this role
Medical Writer What does a Medical Writer do? A Medical Writer position within Medical Affairs means produce and process scientific documents from initiation to completion, of a part of that. These can be hard-copy or online medical documents for educational, promotional or informative purposes such as scientific papers, abstracts, poster materials or other. A Medical Writer can work within many types of organisations (including on a freelance basis), working alongside scientists, doctors and other healthcare professionals. Types of organisations that may have Medical Writer vacancies include: - pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies; - CROs; - medical communications agencies and news outlets; - government bodies; - health insurance companies; - medical book publishers; - healthcare providers. Looking for a job as Medical Writer? Medical Writer What roles and responsibilities can you expect as a Medical Writer? A Medical Writer job can be positioned within a range of different settings, therefore exact responsibilities will vary. You need to produce high-quality, clear and accurate work. You may also be required to contribute to document quality control (reviewing data accuracy, formatting and appropriateness of language, and compliance with industry guidelines), as well as evaluate the data to be included in the documentation. You may be involved in writing: - clinical trial protocols and publications; - study reports, white papers and press releases; - medical books, magazine and newspaper articles; - medical and healthcare advertisements; - consumer products/medical device information; - advice leaflets and website copy. What education and skills do you need as a Medical Writer? To apply for Medical Writer vacancies, you may need to hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant life science, as well as an MSc or PhD. You may also be able to enter the profession with a different qualification and extensive experience in an are...