If you want to apply your life sciences PhD outside the lab and have an interest in communicating clinical research data via peer review journals for an audience of healthcare professionals this Associate Medical Writer job vacancy, at a medical communications agency, is ideal.

You will work in a team to develop content informing health care professionals about clinical research and drug development in order to educate and stimulate debate within the healthcare and life sciences community.

Established for over 40 years this is a leading medical communications agency - an influential thought leader in the creation of ethical editorial standards for the publication of pharmaceutical industry research.

With 300+ staff the agency provides you with a stimulating, supportive, social, and multi-cultural environment.

You will receive a personalised structured training and personal development plan ensuring the advancement of your scientific, editorial, and commercial skills.

Medical Writing tasks :

• Conduct background literature research across a range of therapy areas
• Review clinical trial data
• Write and edit abstracts, posters, outlines, papers. manuscripts, and oral presentations to be submitted for publication via peer reviewed journals and presentation at medical conferences

Located in stunning Central London offices with plenty of natural light, a sunny roof terrace, and lots of break-out space this is an opportunity to join one of the most highly regarded companies in the medical communications industry. Excellent career development is guaranteed.

Associate Medical Writer applicant criteria :

• PhD in life sciences
• Evidence of an interest in writing for a range of readers
• Ability to explain complex clinical data to a non-specialist readership
• Excellent level of spoken and written English
• Ability to meet project timelines and adjust to changing and new tasks quickly
• The right to work in the UK