Senior Medical Writer

In the fast-changing world in which our clients seek to deliver life-changing medicines and technology, Cognite’s dynamic and forward-thinking team drives us in
our mission of bringing science to life
.
As an independent agency, we develop innovative communications that convey science in the most effective and engaging way possible. Cultivating partnerships globally, we focus on the transformative therapies that are inspiring the future of healthcare and the highly complex diseases they treat.
Our
Copy
team enjoy independence and ownership across a wide variety of projects. Supported by our expert Editorial and PromoMats teams, our writers are able to truly focus on turning complex science into
compelling stories and brand messages
.
We are looking for a Senior Medical Writer to join our growing team. You will be responsible for:
Developing an in-depth scientific knowledge of allocated accounts and using this to shape the communications for client brands
Taking the lead on scientific discussions with medics and external experts
Developing content for more complex projects, and those not worked on before, with minimal supervision
Understanding brand strategy and ensuring messaging and content are aligned
Collaborating with internal colleagues, including account managers, creatives, editors and medical strategists, to ensure the seamless delivery of projects
Sharing knowledge and expertise, providing expert advice and guidance on brands and therapy areas to internal stakeholders
Staying updated on industry trends, guidelines and best practices to inform and enhance the quality of our medical writing
With a deep interest in science and medical communications, we believe someone with the following experience could be a good match for this role:
An undergraduate degree in a relevant science (essential) or a postgraduate qualification or PhD (desirable)
Proven experience in medical writing within a medical communications agency or similar environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Cognite’s agency principles of
Quality
,
Commitment
,
Responsiveness
and
Togetherness
define how we collaborate with our clients as a valued and supportive thinking partner while working with each other as part of a united team in which everyone plays an important role.
Our benefits include:
Company bonus scheme.
Flexible working arrangements
Private healthcare
Frequent social and team events
24 days’ holiday + bank holidays
Company closure between Christmas and New Year
If you are passionate about
bringing science to life
, then we’d love to hear from you.