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London - UK

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

IQVIA Medical Communications (IMC) is seeking an Associate Medical Writer to join our team. This is an entry-level position for a candidate who is interested in a career in scientific and medical communications. The ideal candidate has scientific and clinical knowledge a passion for writing and some experience communicating science through posters slide decks or other.

Who We Are

IQVIA is a global leader in bringing together data technology advanced analytics and human science expertise to help the healthcare industry make better decisions and ultimately improve patient outcomes. Thanks to our unique position within IQVIA the Medical Communications division provides offerings that extend well beyond those of a traditional agency to support this mission.

Our tightly knit team includes practice area leads strategists project and event managers operations specialists plus content and design professionals. Together we create fit-for-purpose communication strategies and deliverables across the full product lifecycle from clinical development through approval and post-launch. Incorporating the latest research in adult learning and behavioral science enables us to effectively engage diverse audiences to effect change.

We are a highly collaborative and intellectually curious group of people located in 12 countries across 4 continents. We are continually pushing each other to improve our solutions drawing on our unique blend of backgrounds and experience.

The Medical Writer Position

This position is home-based with frequent collaboration with a globally distributed team. IQVIA offers a competitive salary and great benefits including a profit-related annual bonus.

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of our Content Development Team you will be responsible for producing a variety of medical communications deliverables to a high standard by carrying out the following activities:

  • Provide consistent high-quality writing with oversight for assigned projects in accordance with the needs and objectives of the client compliance requirements intended audience and modality.
  • Writing should be grammatically correct consistent and accurate plus adapted to appropriate writing style for audience with guidance.
  • Monitor and take responsibility for scheduled tasks communicating with team members to deliver on time and within budgeted scope.
  • Exercise excellent interpersonal/communication skills for effective and professional liaison with the internal team clients healthcare professionals and other key stakeholders.
  • Respond effectively to questions related to allocated areas of responsibility.
  • Adopt and maintain growth mindset:
  • Identify innovative ideas for active projects.
  • Welcome feedback and look to continually improve deliverables with support.
  • Follow applicable company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and compliance requirements.
  • Actively participate in an environment of continuous improvement.
  • Travel to local or international face-to-face client meetings congresses or other meeting types if needed (up to 10% of contracted hours per year).

Qualifications - Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

  • Bachelors degree in life sciences; advanced degree in scientific or medical discipline (MS MD PharmD PhD) preferred.
  • Experience writing medical or scientific content.
  • Native English speaker or bilingual/proficient level of academic English.
  • A passion for communicating science and pride for your work.
  • Self-directed. Prioritizes tasks and manages time efficiently to meet deadlines within budgeted scope.
  • Strong work ethic and ability to work respectfully and harmoniously as part of a cross-functional team.
  • Proficiency producing content in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
  • Familiar with web-based tools and approaches for independent literature research.
  • Comfortable interpreting and communicating scientific and clinical information.
  • A basic understanding of the publication process and congress activities.
  • Ability to perform independent literature research using web-based research tools and approaches.

APPLICANTS WILL ALREADY HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK AS THIS ROLE IS NOT OPEN TO VISA SPONSORSHIP

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at

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