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WHO WE ARELangland, a Publicis Health company, is the only health communications agency that thinks further across Clinical Trial Experience, Medical Strategy & Education, Public Relations & Engagement, and Advertising, to create unique value with visionary clients.In the Langland Medical Strategy & Education (MSE) team, we love reality, it’s where we live. It’s where professionals, protocols and p-values come face to face with the imperfect and unpredictable.We think further, exploring how insight can give data meaning in the real world, stimulating open discourse that people value, to advance human health.We partner with our clients across the whole product lifecycle.We look beyond the complex scientific data to understand what it means in the context of different perspectives, beliefs and behaviours.We uncover new ways to differentiate brands that aren’t just about the lines on the graph but encompass both rational and emotional factors that are built into the strategic plan.We engage with not only traditional thought leaders, but also those who influence digitally and patient advocates, building mutually valuable relationships.We craft compelling scientific stories with visual, credible, impactful content that resonate with the target audience, meet a need and influence behaviour.We understand end-users’ reality and create tailored communication programmes to help move HCPs across a knowledge and belief continuum and stimulate open discourse.THE ROLEWe're looking for a Principal Medical Writer to join our high-performing writing team, being accountable for scientific knowledge and content development on one large account and/or several smaller accounts for the business. You will take responsibility for management, support, and development of junior colleagues, and will be seen as a leader of scientific knowledge and content creation.YOU WILL:Champion best practice among the medical writing teamEnsure continuous improvement in delivery.Mentor and manage members of the writing team, and support with resource management, training and recruitmentMaintain strong content knowledge and scientific expertiseLead on content for designated accountsProvide scientific and strategic counsel to clients and internal teamsEstablish strong relationships with external scientific experts and client teamsProactively drive organic growth and lead on scientific aspects of pitch developmentWHO ARE YOU:Considerable medical writing experience within a medical communications agencyExperience creating a range of medical affairs and medical education deliverablesExperienced in a variety of therapy areasExperience with scientific and content leadership for global accountsResponsibility for maintaining high editorial and scientific standards across a teamDevelopment of writing talent through direct line management and trainingAn aptitude for identifying opportunities/threats and developing appropriate solutionsAn ability to motivate and inspire people, and elevate standards of content curationPlease note: Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.ANYTHING ELSE?Langland has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.“YOU” DAYS - flexibility to take a day off for your well-being and self-care without prior notice and additional paid leave for volunteering and charity work of your choice.HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.FLEXIBLE WORKING & BANK HOLIDAY SWAP You can switch a religious Bank Holiday (either Good Friday or Easter Monday) for another day to celebrate a religious, spiritual, faith or belief-based day of your choosing.GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).