Medical Communications Manager

About us

Excerpta Medica is a fast-growing medical communications agency; we are part of the Adelphi Group and seamlessly connected to the full Adelphi offerings of real-world evidence, market access, and research. We are also part of the Omnicom Health Group, the largest healthcare marketing and communications network in the world.

At Excerpta Medica we develop scientific content to spark debate, educate, and stimulate dialogue for our global pharmaceutical and biotech customers. Our international team offers advice and support in medical strategy and publication planning and is specialized in creating innovative medical education and communications programmes.

We combine scientific insight with best practices in education and communication, including digital channels and AI-based tools, to develop programmes for healthcare professionals and patients that are both engaging and impactful. We have a strong commitment to our clients, and we work in close-knit teams of exceptional colleagues, all unique and curious individuals striving to deliver excellence.

Are you looking to apply your scientific or medical knowledge to build a career in medical communications?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career, with opportunities to broaden your communications experience and grow into a leadership role?

We are looking for a:

Medical Writer

Experienced to Senior level – Medical Communications

About the role

Our Senior Medical Writers (internal title: Medical Communications Managers) are responsible for developing high-quality medical communications and education for clinical audiences and patients. They become therapeutic area experts, work with the newest clinical data, liaise with some of the world’s leading medical experts and our pharmaceutical clients to deliver engaging medical content as part of a wide range of activities we organize, such as face-to-face and virtual meetings, and educational digital platforms. They play a key role in the medical communications teams in developing and executing strategic communication plans, and play a key role in winning new business.
 

Your responsibilities

• Developing medical/scientific content for medical education/communication activities, including educational events, Advisory Board meetings, congress booths/exhibits, eLearning content, peer-review publications, and educational digital platforms.
• Taking a leading role in the development of strategic communications plans, project proposals, and pitches for new business
• Supporting some of the world’s leading medical experts with creating content for medical communication, education and publication projects
• Leading project calls with pharmaceutical clients and medical experts to align on project scope and content direction, including meeting preparation
• Delivering medical education/communication projects within an assigned therapeutic area, ensuring medical accuracy, quality, efficiency, and adherence to project timelines
• Providing direction and guidance when delegating assigned projects to medical writers, editors, and studio staff, to ensure consistent high quality and alignment with medical/scientific objectives
• Supporting client team meetings
• Contributing to medical education/communication strategy development
• Communicating project status and changes effectively across internal and external stakeholders, and providing recommendations for actions towards the desired result
• Leading troubleshooting during project delivery
• Coaching and training junior team members to support their rapid development, with potential growth to become a manager

What we offer

• Membership of a team that is committed to high-quality work, values teamwork, and focuses on continuing to develop and improve skills
• Many opportunities for learning and career development, as we expect you to grow fast professionally
• Flexibility in working hours and location, including work-from-home options, to enable you to successfully balance work and personal life
• A shared passion for results: we work hard and celebrate our successes in style
• Office locations close to the centre of the vibrant cities of Amsterdam, Manchester, and London
• An opportunity to broaden your horizons by working in a dynamic, international, and multicultural organization with highly educated and dedicated colleagues
• Competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience, including a yearly bonus as well as other bonus opportunities
• EM Academy for ongoing professional training and development

Requirements, skills, and qualifications for this role

• PhD in life sciences, MD, PharmD, or a biomedical MSc plus relevant work experience

• Prior experience in a medical communications agency, a scientific/medical publishing company, or the pharmaceutical industry
• Team player with a learning mindset that thrives on providing and receiving feedback

• Aptitude and interest in training/coaching junior team members
• Experience in building compelling stories from research data
• Ability to learn rapidly and apply knowledge in previously unfamiliar therapy areas
• Excellent command of the English language and outstanding written and communication skills
• Strategic, critical thinking in addition to strong analytical skills
• Ability to build compelling stories from research data
• Ability to run multiple parallel projects
• Stress resistance and flexibility
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (an aptitude for PowerPoint)

Join us!

Suitable candidates for the Amsterdam, London and Manchester (Bollington) offices need to hold a permanent EU or UK work permit as appropriate. Please be aware that a skills assessment and/or background check may be part of the recruitment process.

Excerpta Medica is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.

We will not respond to any canvassing queries received in response to this vacancy.