Medical Writer, Manchester

DescriptionAbout the Hiring GroupRTI Health Solutions (RTI-HS), a wholly owned subsidiary of RTI International, is an independent and internationally recognised research organisation. With offices in the US, UK, Spain, France, and Sweden, we provide healthcare consulting and research expertise to optimise decision making for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device products across the development and marketing lifecycle. Clients rely on our expertise, quality standards, and integrity to guide their product development and regulatory and market access strategies. Our various practice areas include Value, Access, and HEOR; Patient-Centered and Outcomes Research; Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Medical Communications; Global Business Operations; and Strategic Consulting and Growth. Are you a lover of research with strong writing skills looking for a place where you can work on different projects each week? Do you enjoy a mix of collaborative and independent work? Are you unfazed by public speaking and able to confidently lead meetings while fielding questions from clients and colleagues with ease? RTI-HS is seeking an experienced medical writer to join our growing Medical Communications and Strategy team—and you might be just the right person! A day in the life of a medical writer at RTI-HS can include drafting publications (e.g., manuscripts, abstracts, posters) and other medical communications in collaboration with colleagues and clients, leading team meetings, overseeing submissions to journals and conferences, working with RTI-HS editors and creative services to produce beautiful, polished deliverables, and so much more! Our team plays a pivotal role in communication between internal colleagues, external stakeholders, journals, and reviewers. Strong project management and collaboration skills are essential. To be considered for this position, please ensure you submit a cover letter along with your application What You'll DoYour responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Collaborate closely with internal and external authors and stakeholders to develop publication plans and medical communications, with a primary focus on publications (e.g., manuscripts, abstracts, and posters)Assume project ownership by providing project management support from initiation to publication, including the development of project proposals, managing communications among stakeholders, overseeing clients' compliance processes, and navigating internal quality review processesLead meetings confidently, particularly when addressing challenging questionsEvaluate and summarize data from study results, documentation, and the literatureDevelop publications in accordance with company style and journal/conference guidelinesUphold industry publication standards, including ICMJE recommendations and GPP practicesEffectively manage multiple project timelines, navigate competing priorities, and cultivate strong client relationships What You'll NeedBachelor’s degree in the Sciences, English, or CommunicationsMinimum of 3 years of experience in writing medical or scientific publicationsStrong communication skills, both written and interpersonal, that includes:Ability to transform complex scientific data into a narrative storyline for publicationA dynamic writing style, with an ability to tailor content to a specific audienceConfidence with presenting at meetingsEase with navigating feedback from authors and reviewersProven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and develop client relationships across projectsAbility to motivate a diverse group of stakeholders by adapting to various personalities and needsStrong prioritization skills and the ability to make strategic decisions when faced with competing demands.Demonstrated ability to meet urgent deadlines while maintaining flexibility in the face of changing timelines.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).PreferredExperience working in a medical communications agency or with scientific publications.Pharmaceutical industry or medical communications experience, particularly in outcomes research and real-world evidence generationFamiliarity with publication management systemsProject management experienceFamiliarity with submitting manuscripts to medical journalsFamiliarity with EndNote reference management software

ResponsibilitiesYour responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Collaborate closely with internal and external authors and stakeholders to develop publication plans and medical communications, with a primary focus on publications (e.g., manuscripts, abstracts, and posters)Assume project ownership by providing project management support from initiation to publication, including the development of project proposals, managing communications among stakeholders, overseeing clients' compliance processes, and navigating internal quality review processesLead meetings confidently, particularly when addressing challenging questionsEvaluate and summarize data from study results, documentation, and the literatureDevelop publications in accordance with company style and journal/conference guidelinesUphold industry publication standards, including ICMJE recommendations and GPP practicesEffectively manage multiple project timelines, navigate competing priorities, and cultivate strong client relationships

QualificationBachelor’s degree in the Sciences, English, or CommunicationsMinimum of 3 years of experience in writing medical or scientific publicationsStrong communication skills, both written and interpersonal, that includes:Ability to transform complex scientific data into a narrative storyline for publicationA dynamic writing style, with an ability to tailor content to a specific audienceConfidence with presenting at meetingsEase with navigating feedback from authors and reviewersProven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and develop client relationships across projectsAbility to motivate a diverse group of stakeholders by adapting to various personalities and needsStrong prioritization skills and the ability to make strategic decisions when faced with competing demands.Demonstrated ability to meet urgent deadlines while maintaining flexibility in the face of changing timelines.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).PreferredExperience working in a medical communications agency or with scientific publications.Pharmaceutical industry or medical communications experience, particularly in outcomes research and real-world evidence generationFamiliarity with publication management systemsProject management experienceFamiliarity with submitting manuscripts to medical journalsFamiliarity with EndNote reference management software