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IQVIA™ is The Human Data Science Company™, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, Technology, analytics and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward.
The role
Research and write high quality clinical trial-related communications and advertising materials, for a variety of audiences, with some support. Work across a number of multi-functional teams from the Writing team, to the broader department and other IQVIA divisions.
Responsibilities
- Research and develop creative written materials (including digital advertising, direct marketing campaigns and call centre scripts) to the highest grammatical standards, with a clear call to action, according to internal/client brief.
- Display creativity, accuracy, correct interpretation of source documents, good attention to detail, and (with some guidance) the ability to tailor materials appropriately for a range of advertising and educational needs and target audiences, with adherence to timelines and budgeted hours.
- Methodically incorporate internal/client/author comments using an accurate approach, and with senior support resolve any conflicts in a professional and compliant manner.
- Exercise good interpersonal/communication skills for effective and professional liaison with the internal team, clients, healthcare professionals and other key stakeholders to ensure comprehensive briefs and responses to queries.
- Actively participate in meetings with relevant internal and external stakeholders, where necessary, and respond effectively to questions relating to allocated areas of responsibility.
- Monitor assigned projects and manage own workload, taking ownership and anticipating capacity issues and potential solutions.
- Work with senior Writing team members to deliver to required budget and time specifications.
- Diligently keep up to date with, and follow, all applicable company standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Our ideal candidate will have
- Bachelor's Degree - Communications/Marketing preferred, or scientific
- Minimum of 1 year relevant copywriting or related experience
- Prior writing role includes writing for a general lay audience and/or patients
- Previous social media advertising experience is highly desirable
- Experience in the healthcare industry, preferably with some basic knowledge of the drug development process and clinical trials (pref)
Skills and Abilities
- Good research skills and proactive approach
- Strong, versatile writing skills. Ability to generate creative, concise, grammatically correct, accurate copy, using appropriate writing styles for different audiences (with some guidance)
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritise work effectively and work to tight timelines
- Ability to be self-directed and manage time efficiently
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, clients and suppliers
- Budgetary awareness
- Strong computer skills, including MS Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Adobe Acrobat
Applicants must have the right to work in the uk now and in the future.
We know that meaningful results require not only the right approach but also the right people. Regardless of your role, we invite you to reimagine healthcare with us. You will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward and whatever your career goals, we are here to ensure you get there!
