Company Description
Who we are
Langland, a Publicis Health company, is the only health communications agency that thinks further across Clinical Trial Experience, Medical Strategy & Education, Public Relations & Policy, and Advertising, to create unique value with visionary clients.
What we believe
Health brings us together. In the diseases we suffer, the medicines we create, and the causes we champion, health shows us our collective humanity. When we break the barriers that divide us, when we think further, we can create healthier futures, together.
A passion for craft
Having expert thinking is only part of our story. To ensure excellence in everything we make, we have centred our disciplines around three essential crafts: science, strategy and creativity.
OUR DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
At Publicis Groupe UK, we’re committed to creating a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment where everyone can thrive. This begins with striving to ensure our recruitment process is welcoming and allows equal access to opportunity for people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, neurodiversity, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.
An inclusive workplace (PUBLICIS HEALTH)
The more diverse our team, the more imaginative, intelligent and inspirational our culture and our work will become. Here are some of the ways we help promote diversity at Publicis Health.
Recruitment
- Diversity & Inclusion management
- Mandatory unconscious bias training
- Career and school programmes to build industry access for people from mixed socio-economic backgrounds
Culture
- Support communities for women, LGBTQ+, BAME, Disabled employees and their allies
- A wellbeing programme which includes free HeadSpace membership.
Future
- CSR is central to our ethos and work moving forwards
Overview
Job Description
We are seeking a Medical Writer I to join Langland's Medical Strategy & Education team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a strong writing ability who are capable of communicating complex scientific concepts clearly and accurately. You will work closely with senior writers to produce high-quality medical education materials for our clients. Additionally, you will benefit from a range of personal and professional development opportunities through our Early Careers Programme. If you are eager to contribute to the development of impactful medical content, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Develop scientifically accurate and creative content within set timelines and budget, maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and integrity in your work.
- Gain a strong understanding of assigned therapeutic areas and stay informed about emerging trends and advancements in the field.
- Conduct fact-checking and reference verification of colleagues' work to ensure content accuracy and validity.
- Collaborate directly with clients on the development and delivery of content.
- Provide research and content support for new business initiatives as required.
- Ensure all content complies with relevant industry codes of practice and regulations.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
Your Approach:
- Creative: You’re not afraid to respectfully challenge the status quo and bring fresh ideas to the table.
- Strategic: You understand both the bigger picture and the finer details, balancing long-term goals with day-to-day tasks.
- Proactive: You’re self-motivated, able to organize and drive your own workload without needing constant direction.
- Collaborative: You thrive in team settings and are excited to work together to achieve shared goals.
Your Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in life sciences (2:1 or above), ideally with a Master’s degree or PhD.
- Relevant experience from academia or non-medical communications, or less than 1 year of medical writing experience in a medical communications agency or an in-house pharmaceutical communications team, demonstrating:
- The ability to write engaging, scientifically accurate content.
- Strong skills in assimilating, interpreting, and communicating complex medical/scientific topics effectively.
- Confidence in discussing medical/scientific subjects both in writing and verbally.
- Excellent time management and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Additional Information
Langland has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;
- WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
- “YOU” DAYS – flexibility to take a day off for your well-being and self-care without prior notice and additional paid leave for volunteering and charity work of your choice.
- HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
- FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
- FLEXIBLE WORKING & BANK HOLIDAY SWAP You can switch a religious Bank Holiday (either Good Friday or Easter Monday) for another day to celebrate a religious, spiritual, faith or belief-based day of your choosing.
- GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.
Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!
Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.
We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.
Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).
The Recruitment Process:
Step 1: Apply and get started! The deadline to apply for this position is Wednesday 1st January 2025.
Step 2: Show us what you’ve got – complete some fun, interactive tasks through Arctic Shores’ assessment. You’ll get personalized feedback too!
Step 3: Complete a Medical Writers Written Assessment – This enables us to ensure you have the correct technical knowledge for success in this role before progressing your application further
Step 4: A quick chat with a recruiter to get to know you better and for you to ask any questions and let us know if you require any adjustments.
Step 5: Join us for an assessment day where you can showcase your skills, knowledge and strengths. The assessment day is scheduled for the 29th January and will be in person in our London Office.
Step 6: We’ll give you feedback, post assessment day, whether or not we move forward with your application!
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