Senior Medical Writer

We are looking for a team member who has experience of independently developing high-quality medical content in-line with client’s strategic plans, with the ability to translate complex clinical data to then deliver compelling content that engages audiences across a range of deliverables. If this sounds like you read on!

LOCATION

Our offices are in London, Macclesfield and Manchester. We are open to applications from all over the UK as we have remote and flexible hybrid working policies.

ABOUT LUCID GROUP

We are a global healthcare communications agency with deep therapeutic expertise that traverses the asset lifecycle, delivering transformative outcomes for healthcare brands for over 20 years.

Our more than 500 highly trained professionals work with speed and agility to craft and execute breakthrough strategies that maximise performance and unlock a brand's full potential.

This position is aligned to one of our four divisions:

• Lucid Global works with global brand teams at big and mid-tier pharmaceuticals and biotech clients to deliver powerful medical communications solutions for early lifecycle assets.

Our other divisions include:

• Lucid Consulting brings depth of expertise in the research, development and commercialisation of solutions across therapeutic areas and modalities by streamlining product development, building operational capabilities, innovating, and supporting execution to create value for patients, clients and shareholders.

• US MedComms works with both US and Global brand teams to create powerful medical communications solutions for early lifecycle assets.

• US Marketing works with clients across the Rx, Medical Device, OTC and Consumer Device categories to deliver compelling communications and promotional solutions to Healthcare Professionals for in-market assets.

ABOUT THE ROLE

A Senior Medical Writer  can create synergy between science, technical information and commercial objectives to deliver compelling programmes. They are able to translate complex clinical data to deliver compelling content that engages the audience across a range of deliverables

Senior Medical Writers at Lucid are responsible for delivering strategic and scientific value to key Lucid Group accounts. They are ambassadors for Lucid Group, helping build the profile and client base of the Company.


A Senior Medical Writer at Lucid is responsible for: 

• Independently developing high-quality medical content in-line with our client's strategic plans

• Writing content that meets physicians’ needs, anticipates these needs and supports client’s decision making 

• Working to highest levels of quality and accuracy on any given project, using multiple writing styles and adapting as needed  

• Creating synergy between science, technical information and commercial objectives to deliver compelling programmes 

• Acquiring outstanding knowledge of client data and understand both therapy area and commercial objectives 

• Champions excellent standards in everything they are involved in  

• Building relationship with our clients based on their outstanding writing and knowledge, being an invaluable scientific and strategic partner for clients 

• Building effective internal partnerships with other capabilities to successfully deliver the project plan on plan and to budget (client services, project management, creative, strategy, etc)

• Working with our account management team to highlight new opportunities  

• Ensuring excellence is always delivered for all projects, on time and on budget 

• Contributing to the pitch process and new business proposals 

• Mentoring others and putting processes in place that improve efficiency

• Supporting with scientific reviews to ensure factual accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirements/code. Ensures quality feedback is provided to junior writers to support development

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Essential Criteria:

• A degree in a scientific, medical or life sciences field

• Experience managing their own time in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Experience working in an agile environment

• Experience working collaboratively and efficiently in a cross-capability team

• Experience writing for a variety of medical/scientific audiences

• Proven ability to create high-quality medical/scientific content

• Experience working in a healthcare communications agency environment

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience delivering a wide variety of medical writing outputs

• Experience creating content for digital/online and omnichannel outputs

• Competent and confident being a therapy area expert

• Competent and confident contributing to medical/scientific discussions

• Proven ability to build professional external partnerships through their work

• Experience in reviewing colleagues' medical writing

• Experience in coaching or mentoring others

If you look at this list and feel you don’t meet every single requirement, we still want to hear from you! We encourage you to apply, have a discussion with us about the role or others that we may have at Lucid Group either now or in the future, together we can build more inclusive workplaces.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

Our culture is fundamental to the delivery of transformation. Harnessing the talent and ambitions of those we work with empowers us to deliver our magic. On top of this, our benefits include: 

• Discretionary bonus scheme;

• Contributory pension with Lucid contribution up to 5% of basic salary (enrolment after 3 months of employment);

• Cycle to work scheme;

• 25 working days holiday, 1 Celebration Day of your choice, 3 Christmas closure days plus 8 Bank Holidays per annum (pro-rata for part-time);

• Flexible holiday buy and sell scheme;

• Family friendly policies;

• Private family health and dental cover, including Employee Assistance Programme and a comprehensive employee rewards scheme;

• 4x basic salary life assurance cover;

• Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan (Level 1 company cover)

• Season Ticket Loans;

• Regular incentive schemes aligned to individual and team performance;

• Access to an employee discount platform with offers at 900+ retailers.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR US TO BE LUCID?

At Lucid Group, we transform lives. Always. We believe in providing a culture of authenticity, where we can all be ourselves, make real connections, and enjoy the work that we do. Together.

We empower our people to embark on a journey of growth and advancement by offering meaningful learning and development opportunities.

Central to our ethos is our commitment to cultivating an environment that embraces and respects people of all backgrounds and identities, underpinned by a culture of conscious inclusion and support.

The Lucid values are not just mere words; they are the culmination of our collective efforts. Co-created by our people for our people, these values serve as our guiding principles, ensuring that every decision we make positively impacts the lives of the clients, patients, healthcare professionals, and colleagues we serve.

• Compassionately Human: We think about the human impact of our actions

• Accountable Allies: We are the go-to strategic partners for our clients

• Invent with Intent: We create meaningful solutions to solve real problems

• Courageously Curious : We challenge ourselves to think disruptively

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment experience to everyone.

This commitment to inclusion is explicitly inclusive of race, colour, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or disability.

As part of our commitment to recruiting and supporting colleagues with disabilities Lucid Group are a committed member of the UK Government’s Disability Scheme, supporting people with disabilities provides us with access to a wider talent pool and enables us to be a force for good in the world by creating fair and equitable access to employment opportunities. Aligned to this scheme we commit to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible by:   

1) Offering a guaranteed interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role

 2) Anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments

3) Support any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition 

If you wish to apply under this scheme please indicate so when asked on our DEI page which will appear as part of our job application process.