Junior Medical Writer - London

Agency :

Havas Lynx

Job Description :

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Havas Lynx is looking for a Junior Medical Writer to come and join our London based agency!

Application deadline: 30th June
Assessment centre: 9th July
Start date: 1st October
 

Who we are:

We are an award-winning integrated communications agency and we are committed to bringing about change in healthcare; change informed by experience, driven by innovation and proven in delivery.
 

Across our offices we have a multidisciplinary team who collaborate to produce global campaigns that aim to enhance people’s lives – whether that is by empowering patients to understand their treatment options, providing a range of support to carers or educating Healthcare Professionals to make the most effective treatment decisions possible.
 

The Junior Medical Writer role:

Using your scientific background and expertise, you will help connect healthcare professionals and patients with the knowledge, tools and services they need to better achieve their goals. Working on global healthcare accounts, you will help your clients deliver well-informed, scientifically accurate and compelling communications across a range of media. Expect to be:

• Writing creative, scientifically accurate communications – from patient information to websites to social channels

• Carrying out research and analysing data that supports your communication

• Working collaboratively with each discipline to ensure accuracy and the most engaging method of communication

• Gaining in-depth understanding of different therapy areas and brands

The successful candidate will:

• Have a Life Science degree

• Be able to demonstrate a genuine interest and ability in scientific and creative writing

• Be technologically (including AI) literate, proficient and curious to supercharge their writing skills

• Have a passion to work in healthcare and produce creative and engaging communication

• Possess a high level of attention to detail

• Display very strong organisational and time management skills

• Be professional, approachable and confident in sharing their ideas

• A team player with excellent initiative and problem-solving skills

The application process:

• You submit your application

• We have a screening call, either over the phone or Microsoft Teams (we would love to be able to speak to everyone but that isn’t always possible) 

• First stage: you will be given a writing task, this role is entirely based on your writing ability

• Second stage: Coming in to meet the team

• Then...a decision! 

If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know!
 

What we offer:

• Havas Archway – our early careers 6-month training programme

• Hybrid working – 3-days in the office, 2 from home

• 28 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

• Increasing holiday allowance connected to length of service

• Option to buy, carry or sell holidays

• #LXAcademy – our huge bespoke company training programme for personal and professional development

• Full wellbeing programme including organised sports - yoga, football, padel and more

• Sabbatical opportunities

• Volunteer days

• Early finish on Fridays throughout the year plus extra early finish during summer months

• Later start on Monday’s during winter months

• Wellness Wednesdays extended lunch hour to focus on wellbeing

• 24/7 access to a free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme

• Medicash healthcare cash plan

• Life insurance (4 x salary)

• Auto-enrolment pension

• Office dogs

• And the best, fully paid for, company parties and socials!

We’re very proud of our heritage and culture so, as a result, you’ll find Havas Lynx is a sociable, friendly environment where personality is important. Take a look at our social media channels for a glimpse of what we get up to via @havaslynxeu on Instagram and Havas Lynx on YouTube and Facebook.

This advertised post is with Havas Lynx, part of the Havas Health & You network. More information can be found at www.havaslynx.com. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy which you can find via https://www.havaslynx.com/privacy-policy/

Contract Type :

Temporary

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.