Associate Medical Writer - UK

Accelerating Life-Changing Solutions to Global Healthcare Challenges is the vision that unites us through a shared sense of purpose, whatever the role.

It speaks to the significant challenges that exist within global healthcare, and how we, as one team, can help to deliver better solutions and outcomes for our partners and for patients everywhere, sooner. Your job description outlines the important role and responsibilities that you own in achieving this vision.

Importantly too is how we go about living our vision.  This is defined by the Prime mission:

Through a pioneering fusion of the finest expertise in science, strategy, evidence, technology and creativity we deliver the world-class outcomes that our global partners trust to achieve their goals.

It speaks to collaboration and to everyone’s responsibility to bring together the diverse expertise that exist across our team to deliver world-class outcomes.

On this foundation, we have defined four core values, these represent the shared principles that guide our behaviours every day, whatever your role:

Be Brave, Be Human, Be Passionate, Be Exceptional. 

At Prime these values are integral to who we are.  They are there to guide you in your role and support you on your personal journey to success.  They shape our culture and support us in achieving our vision together, as one global team.  

The role

As an Associate Medical Writer you will support the scientific team by drafting and preparing a variety of medical communication materials, such as abstracts, posters, manuscripts, slide decks, and presentations. Working closely with senior team members, you will ensure all content meets high standards of grammatical and scientific accuracy, reflects client objectives, and complies with industry regulations. You are also responsible for fact-checking, incorporating internal and external feedback, and adapting to client preferences in writing style and terminology.

Beyond writing, the role involves managing assigned projects to meet deadlines, collaborating with scientific and client services colleagues, and conducting in-depth research on therapeutic areas, competitors, and products. Associate Medical Writer responsibilities also include tracking time accurately against project budgets, maintaining proficiency with relevant software, and staying informed on compliance requirements and industry best practices. This role provides the opportunity to develop scientific writing expertise while contributing to high-quality deliverables for clients.

• A life sciences degree, ideally combined with a science Masters or PhD

• Strong communication skills

• Good knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and processes

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

• Good working knowledge of standard computer software e.g. Microsoft Office, Adobe, Excel

• 33 days annual leave
• Birthday day off
• 5% pension contribution
• Private medical health insurance
• WORKsmart - allows employees to have flexibility around their start and finish time
• Hybrid working