Senior Medical Writer

Agency: Omnicom Health Medical Communications Job Function: Medical Scientific Services Job Subfunction: Medical Writing Job Description: Senior Medical Writer Who we are Omnicom Health Medical Communications is the global healthcare communications partner that accelerates the impact of medical science for pharma and biotech clients. We boldly define the healthcare communications landscape at the convergence of people, purpose, science and technology, driving the impact that pharma needs to realize the promise of innovative medicines. We’ve created a unique model of four disciplines - Commercial & Marketing, Medical Affairs, Publications and Regulatory – that enables hyperconnected, audience-centric engagement that delivers for our clients. Our Purpose Scientific discovery moves humanity forward, creating better ways to connect, to care, to live. The innovations our clients create not only improve, but save lives, and we work every day to maximize that impact. Our industry knowledge and foresight is matched with relentless execution, and we partner with clients to ensure that their story connects with the right audience when it matters most. Together, we move medicine closer to patients and accelerate the impact of scien Key Responsibilities Communication Understand the purpose and role of communications in the wider therapy area and commercial landscape Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly to different audiences through a variety of media (print and digital) Identify and communicate important therapy area updates and any medical/regulatory milestones to the team and clients where appropriate. Link this with any potential new business opportunities where applicable Provide regular feedback to junior teams across accounts and projects Ensure regular status updates to senior team members on accounts and projects, including being able to clearly escalate anticipated challenges/needs in a timely manner Project Delivery Able to work across multiple projects and accounts simultaneously, whilst monitoring team output Demonstrate a thorough understanding of timelines, budgetary constraints and scopes of work Adhere to the quality control process and ensure all work produced by the team has gone through the correct internal review process, setting the example for junior team members to follow Demonstrate a good understanding of project management and resource planning Maintain a working knowledge of pharmaceutical industry standards and compliance Enter time and submit expenses by the deadlines set, using appropriate job codes Scientifically Savvy Independently produce consistently high-level content Independently and accurately incorporate strategic concepts into projects Lead and develop content with minimal review/direction, including data understanding and ability to communicate to a wide range of complex projects Become a scientific expert in your allocated therapy areas, sharing your knowledge within the agency and with clients where appropriate Lead and take responsibility for client review meetings, and demonstrate the ability to present and be comfortable with the interrogation of your work Business Development Work with relevant project teams to help develop project proposals and input on budgets Attend pitches as required Collaboration and Building Relationships Build effective relationships with external suppliers, key opinion leaders and medical experts to help develop high-quality content Establish and maintain excellent working relationships within and across departments, attending and proactively contributing to briefing/internal discussions Independently lead written and verbal client communications Demonstrate a thorough understanding of business offerings, identifying opportunities for account growth and cross-selling Proactively address and manage any conflicts that arise Developing Talent Oversee the work of and provide clear direction to junior scientific services colleagues, delegating