Role overview and requirements

The core responsibility of an Associate Medical Writer is to produce high-quality, well written and accurate scientific content that meets our clients’ needs. The role involves developing content for a broad range of project types (eg slide decks, reports, digital outputs, publications, content for client meetings [such as advisory board and symposia], and training materials). You will typically work within one or two account teams alongside other colleagues with varying levels of experience.

What we are looking for:

PhD or MSc in a biological, biomedical, pharmacological or medical discipline. We occasionally offer graduate Associate Medical Writer roles to outstanding BSc-level candidates
Please note that chemistry graduates will only be considered if there is a strong biological or medical component to their degree
Excellent English language and grammatical skills
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent teamworking skills
Excellent time management

The successful candidate will possess a 'can-do' attitude, be responsive to feedback, and be able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Prior experience (outside academia) of writing and/or project management is desirable.

About Helios Global Group

Founded in 2015, Helios has grown from a single agency (Helios Medical Communications) into a large group (the Helios Global Group), comprising four separate agencies: Helios, Selene, Apollo and Cogentia.

We now have offices in five locations (Alderley Edge UK, central Manchester UK, Cambridge UK, Oxford UK, and Connecticut USA). Previously, we ranked as the 17th fastest-growing UK company in the Virgin Atlantic Sunday Times Fast Track 100, have been winners of the Alantra Pharma Fast 50 (the fastest-growing privately owned company in the Analytics, Insights and Communications category), and we are in the Top 10 of female-founded UK businesses.

As a successful, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, we offer each and every team member fantastic opportunities to develop their career. Training and personal development are important parts of working at Helios, supporting our ethos of 'aiming for excellence' and 'being a great place to work'. There is a lot to learn in the world of healthcare communications, so we offer core inductions and in-depth specialist training to all new team members, led by our team of expert trainers. We know that everyone learns in different ways and at different speeds, so our on-the-job training and development is bespoke to you.