About VML Health

VML Health is a global healthcare agency with a vision to make the world of health human-centric with connected brands. VML Health has offices across the world & three global healthcare hubs in London, New York, & Milan. VML Health is a WPP company.

Within VML Health is the Global Strategy Team, home to a diverse set of strategic thinkers and consultants. It represents the highest levels of strategic competency and consulting acumen under an agile business model, working independently with clients or as part of an integrated agency team. The Global Strategy Team brings together four key disciplines to build brands and shape the healthcare environment from as early as pipeline development through to loss of exclusivity: Medical Strategy, Engagement Strategy, Brand Strategy, and Medical Consulting. This role sits within the Medical Consulting discipline.

The Medical Consulting team focus early engagement across a range of disciplines including Commercial, Medical Affairs, HEOR, Market Access, Clinical Development, Patient Advocacy & Policy, Development and Regulatory teams – our clients include pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostics companies alongside patient advocacy and academic organizations.

The Medical Consulting team supports organizations to achieve more effective decision making through a focus on early cross-functional working, enhanced focus on patient engagement, and integrated planning and execution of value-based development, commercialisation projects and disease leadership programmes. The team runs a variety of global client accounts involving close collaboration with our creative, digital, medical education and marketing teams to bring creative solutions for clients as they move forward in development and launch of their assets.

This position is based in Manchester 2 x days a week.

Job Summary:

We are seeking highly motivated Medical Writer to join our growing team servicing the needs of global Pharmaceutical and Medical device companies.

Core aspects of the role:

• Hands on development of a range of scientific/medical education materials such as slide decks, KOL presentations and content for Ad Boards
• Review and refine documents with support of senior writers/scientific director to ensure that they meet industry standards and client-specific requirements
• Gain a thorough understanding of your assigned client's product and brand strategy, therapeutic landscape, and competitive environment
• Participate in client meetings, contributing to discussions and taking detailed notes
• Stay up to date on the latest trends, regulations, and documentation practices to support both internal development and client engagement, with support from senior team members
• Work on self-development by ensuring quick and comprehensive understanding of new therapeutic areas, thereby inspiring team and client confidence
• Proactively maintain and update project reference packs, document templates and style guides

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or PhD in a biology- or medicine-related discipline
• 3–5 years’ experience, ideally gained within a med comms agency
• Business professional / fluent speaker of English
• Proficient with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); general tech aptitude and willingness to learn new software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks
• Enthusiasm for learning about life sciences and emerging technologies

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