Medical Writer

Job Location Oxford

Job Reference 46335

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Job Description

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Job Package

Competitive

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Medical Writing and Editing:

Be aware of the stages of a project that may require medical writing, editing and proof-reading.
Confirm specification for each project (e.g. objectives, target audience, word count) with the Director as appropriate.
Work within the job specification, including time allocation and agreed budgets, flagging up any variances in advance to the account team.
Undertake writing of manuscripts as required by account teams. (N.B. "manuscript" refers to all types of writing work, including clinical papers and PowerPoint slides.)
Ensure writing work is of high scientific and literary standards and meets objectives.
Undertake research in the therapy area to allow effective writing.
Be aware of the editorial style required (OHW Med Ed/client/journal).
Highlight areas where feedback is required from client or author, so that any queries are clear to the account team and the client/author.
Provide sets of validated references as required, working in collaboration with the Account Executive on the account.
Understand the process of editing a manuscript (including illustrations, tables and references), journal proofs and printer colour proofs.
Develop an eye for detail and ensure consistency within and between relevant documents.
Incorporate editorial comments and solve queries to present a 'finished' final document to the account team.
Develop an understanding of the different types of proof-reading - rough reading and close reading - and when they should be used.
Learn proof-reading marks and use when appropriate.

Client Liaison:

Liaise with clients as required to progress tactics for which you hold responsibility.
Respond promptly to client requests.
Have full understanding of medical and marketing issues relating to the client, product and therapy area.
Understand the role medical education plays in the client's business environment.

Journal Liaison:

Develop an understanding of journal procedures.
Become familiar with all key journals in each client's therapy area.
Use the Science Citations Index and Ullrich's to determine appropriate journals for particular publications.
Provide journal recommendations to the account team in a format suitable for use with the client.
Be aware of the sensitivity of an agency dealing with a publisher.

Account Management :

Responsibility for the timely, effective and efficient tactical implementation of selected projects, in consultation with your Manager.
Ensure effective updates are provided to the rest of your team and Manager on progress of your projects.
Contribute to team updates, programme planning and brainstorm meetings as required.
Working knowledge of procedures for different types of publication, including writing, editing, proof-reading, design, print, production, learned journal procedures and congress abstract procedures.

Answer incoming calls, transfer and take messages in accordance with company procedure, as required.
Ensure understanding and implementation of all company procedures and quality standards
Computer literacy - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Reference Manager, PubMed.
Keep storage and work areas tidy.

Person Profile

Ideally seeking expereinced medical writers preferably with a higher degree.
May take trainee

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