Job Details:
Founded in 2015, Helios has grown from a single agency (Helios Medical Communications) into a large group (the Helios Global Group), comprising three separate medical communications agencies: Helios, Selene and Apollo.
We now have offices in four locations (Alderley Park UK, central Manchester UK, Oxford UK and Connecticut USA). In 2020, we ranked as the 17th fastest-growing UK company in the Virgin Atlantic Sunday Times Fast Track 100. In 2021, we were announced as the winner of the Alantra Pharma Fast 50 – the fastest-growing privately owned company in the Analytics, Insights and Communications category. We are looking for a PhD or MSc graduate to join our talented team as an Associate Medical Writer.
The core responsibility of an Associate Medical Writer is to produce high quality and accurate scientific content that meets our clients’ needs. The focus is on supporting the development of medical affairs deliverables, including a broad range of project types (eg slide decks, reports, digital outputs, publications, client meetings such as advisory board and symposia, and training materials).
As an Associate Medical Writer at Helios, you will typically support two different accounts and/or clients to ensure a broad foundation in medical communications.
What we are looking for:
- PhD (preferred) or MSc in a biological, biomedical, pharmacological or medical discipline. 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
- Effective teamworking skills
- Excellent time management
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
Training and personal development are important parts of working at Helios. There is a lot to learn in the world of medical communications, so we offer core inductions and training to all new members. We also know that everyone learns in different ways and at different speeds, so our on-the-job training and development is bespoke to you. New training is offered on a one-to-one and ongoing basis, as needs arise.
If you are looking for a rewarding career, where you can make a real difference, where no 2 days are the same and where you will be challenged and stretched in a dynamic, yet supportive team environment, please send your CV and covering letter to
recruitment@heliosglobalgroup.com