WHO ARE WE?
dna Communications is an integrated medical communications agency.. Part of the IPG DXTRA Healthcare ecosystem, the dna Communications Medical Education team offers clients high-level insights into the ever-changing commercial landscape through strategic, medical educational, behavioural change and engagement programmes.
They pride themselves on their supportive team-led culture with a strong focus on work/life balance, team collaboration and proactive development and training for progression.
A SNAPSHOT OF THE ROLE
Associate Medical Writers (AMWs) enter the dna Communications team with a strong science background. This is a foundation skills-building role to enter either our scientific content/medical writing or client experience career path. The role will primarily involve providing support to the scientific content team in the following areas: scientific reference sourcing; reference fact-checking; electronic document mark-up; and training on, and use of, the industry-standard reference tools, such as EndNote and document certification platforms, such as Veeva. Ultimately dna's goal is to support communications to improve health, in line with specific client needs, while maintaining a high ethical standard and adhering to industry regulations and guidelines.
Our AMWs are team players who exhibit professional conduct at all times both internally and externally, as well as a clear commitment to the dna core values.
Our values and expected behaviours
Ownership
Taking accountability for delivery of content, where appropriate. Keeping the team informed and demonstrating that content delivery is under control and in safe hands. Taking responsibility for personal development and maximising on the learning opportunities provided.
Partnership
Acting as a trusted member of the team. Partnering with colleagues to deliver excellent work in a collegial and collaborative culture in which everyone feels included and valued.
Entrepreneurship
Identifying efficiencies in content approval processes.
Curiosity
Gain confidence with the broader healthcare environment, relevant therapy areas and client content and data.
Determination
Ensuring that content approval is delivered to a high standard and in a timely manner.
Integrity
Upholding the highest ethical standards. Delivering on promises. Raising concerns to their line manager. Speaking up and encouraging others to do so.
Fun
Contributing to a team environment that is fun, social and non-judgemental. Helping to make the dna culture fun, positive and inclusive.
Key responsibilities
Scientific content responsibilities
- Able to accurately reference (e.g., EndNote) and fact-check documents for scientific accuracy
- With guidance, electronically mark up, check and upload documents to certification platforms, such
as Veeva - Able to proof and provide feedback on designed/for-print outputs
- Produces a high standard of work at all times and works to maintain all company quality standards, continually looking for areas of improvement
Agency responsibilities
- Is highly organised and able to manage writing projects across multiple accounts
- Takes responsibility for timely, effective and efficient organisational and administrative elements of their account work
- Has strong communication skills that involve listening to other team members and taking on advice and input from senior team members
- Ensures clear communication with supervisors to ensure they are updated on work in progress and briefed when having difficulty achieving required results
- Works to activity plans and ensures understanding of detailed project requirements; taking initiative to liaise with supervisors and third parties (e.g., designers) to deliver to brief
- Interacts positively and effectively with clients, suppliers and other stakeholders and builds
professional relationships - Liaises well with clients as needed to progress tactics
- Ensures that time sheets are completed in an accurate and timely manner
- Copes well under pressure
- Contributes constructively to internal company meetings
- Demonstrates exemplary conduct at all times
Required skills and competencies
Scientific content development
- Recently graduated with a BSc/MSc qualification
- Able to conduct scientific searches across key databases (e.g., PubMed) and identify key areas for outlines of scientific content for new writing outputs
- With guidance, being able to pull basic metric reports together using data provided
- Actively develops an understanding of the NHS and major European health systems
- Develops a clear understanding of regulatory frameworks, including the ABPI, PMCPA and EFPIA codes
of practice
ANYTHING ELSE?
We are based in London with a very modern office space in Liverpool Street, which boasts a roof terrace (with some pretty awesome views!), a spacious design and plenty of office perks! Follow the link to see a full tour (password: 'office') https://vimeo.com/472688193/0d86f82335
What’s in it for you:
- JUICE – Our flexible working model & hybrid model (2/3 days remote working)
- 25 days annual leave + Birthday & xmas period off
- Personal pension plan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Private dental insurance
- Gym discounts
- Heath cash plan
- Group life assurance
- Group income protection
- Flexible life insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Buy & Sell Holiday
- Private pension plan
- Travel Insurance
- Private medical
NOTE FROM THE TALENT TEAM
We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in dna Communications. We will review all applications within five working days and be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, down to volume, we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us, unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.
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