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Principal Medical Writer - Rare Diseases
The role
The Principal Medical Writer will play a key role in leading and developing the medical communication function within RDRP. You will ensure high-quality scientific content for medical projects including research reports, presentations, publications, educational and patient support materials.
The ideal candidate will have a life sciences higher degree and at least six years’ experience in a medical communications agency and extensive experience in the development of scientific manuscripts.
Join us and you will be working with a highly skilled, dedicated and supportive team. In addition to a competitive salary and regular in-house and external training opportunities we offer generous annual leave plus an extra company closure between Christmas and the New Year, pension contributions, life assurance (subject to the conditions of the scheme) and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Further information
This role is based in our Amersham office with hybrid/home working options available.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the UK.
Salary will be agreed according to experience and pro-rata for part time hours.
To apply
Applications should be made to HR@mpssociety.org.uk Please provide your CV and a covering letter explaining how your previous roles and experiences make you the candidate we are looking for.
For an informal chat about the role please contact Alex Morrison a.morrison@rd-rp.com
Closing Date: Interviews will be held on receipt and assessment of suitable applications.
Job Description
View the full job description here: Principal Medical Writer
Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
The MPS Society is a charity that provides a range of care, support and activities for children and adults at risk throughout the UK. This is provided in a number of ways through our dedicated support and advocacy service, annual events, patient expert meetings and conferences. MPS staff, trustees and volunteers may be asked to be involved in the delivery of its regulated activities and therefore will require an enhanced DBS check during recruitment and for this to be reviewed on a regular basis.