Senior Medical Writer

VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a Human First philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.

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We are seeking highly motivated Senior Medical Writers to join our growing team servicing the needs of global Pharmaceutical and Medical device companies.

Core aspects of the role - Medical writer:

Core aspects of the role - Senior Medical writer:

Key Requirements:

• Hands on development of a range of scientific/medical education materials such as slide decks, KOL presentations and content for Ad Boards
• Review and refine documents with support of senior writers/scientific director to ensure that they meet industry standards and client-specific requirements
• Gain a thorough understanding of your assigned client's product and brand strategy, therapeutic landscape, and competitive environment
• Participate in client meetings, contributing to discussions and taking detailed notes
• Stay up to date on the latest trends, regulations, and documentation practices to support both internal development and client engagement, with support from senior team members
• Work on self-development by ensuring quick and comprehensive understanding of new therapeutic areas, thereby inspiring team and client confidence
• Proactively maintain and update project reference packs, document templates and style guides
• Hands on development - and oversight - of a range of scientific/medical education materials such as slide decks, KOL presentations and content for Ad Boards
• Leading discussions on scientific content with clients and external experts (KOLs), both face to face (when necessary) and on calls
• Able to contribute to scientific strategy development to inform tactical planning of accounts, both internally and with clients
• Contribute to organic growth opportunities on accounts and provide scientific input for proposals for business growth
• Mentor and coach more junior writers (may not always be relevant depending on size and composition of workstream team).
• Bachelor’s degree or PhD in a biology- or medicine-related discipline
• 5+ years experience for Senior Medical Writer, ideally gained within a med comms agency <span 335557856":16777215,"335559738":60,"33555973