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Chemistry Search & Selection

Chemistry Search & Selection Ltd 

Who we are 

Chemistry Search & Selection Ltd is a specialist recruitment consultancy working exclusively in all aspects of healthcare communications. The areas we cover include healthcare PR and communications; medical education, including client services and medical writing; healthcare advertising; public affairs and market access. 

We believe that the right chemistry is everything between an employer and employee. It is vital for long-lasting and fulfilling working relationships. As we take the time to understand fully our candidates’ and our clients’ needs it means we can make the perfect match. 

We work with the leading communications agencies – including specialist healthcare boutiques and larger agencies with a presence in the healthcare sector – independent healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies and other third party organisations. 

Why choose to work with us? 

We meet both candidates and clients on a regular basis to understand their needs, aspirations and motivations. We strive to create a real partnership so we are able to provide as much open and honest information on each role as possible. 

Our consultants all have extensive experience of the healthcare communications industry, through either a strong background working in healthcare communications or a long-term career recruiting in this sector. 

For candidates we offer real, impartial advice on the best career path based on our past personal experience in healthcare communications and our first hand knowledge of the many different healthcare communications opportunities that exist. 

For clients we offer an unparalleled understanding of the many different agency and in-house environments, the subtle yet significant differences in the type of programmes delivered, the importance of maintaining the company’s culture and consequently the type of candidates required. 

How we work 

For candidates we will build a strong long term working relationship so we can find you the perfect position, not just one that is currently available. 

For clients we work with a select number of companies so that we are fully able to dedicate the time and effort that is required to find the right candidate for you in this highly competitive marketplace. 

Our Candidates 

We work with candidates at all levels from Graduate Trainee to Managing Director on a permanent and freelance basis. To discuss your company’s needs or your individual career aspirations please contact us via email or just give us a call.

May 25, 2023  
Senior Medical Copywriter - Highly Awarded Advertising Agency Featured
£50,000 - £60,000 yearly
This is a great opportunity to join this multi award winning creative team at a very positive period of change and growth and a result of a number of extremely high profile wins. You will be working on one of the biggest and high profile accounts that has been awarded to this agency recently. We are looking for a Senior Medical Copywriter or Medical Copywriter to partner with some of the industry's most highly awarded and recognised creatives.  You will be working in a truly integrated agency with expertise in all healthcare disciplines so the work is interesting and varied. Due to the therapy areas they are working in you MUST have a strong scientific background.  You will be creating and delivering award-winning ideas for briefs that come in from their varied portfolio of clients.  The team is encouraged to work in close collaboration with their clients and the wider agency to ensure the best outcome at all times. I'm excited to tell you more about this role so...
Chemistry Search & Selection Hybrid Full time
May 24, 2023  
Account Director: Medical Education
£55,000 - £70,000 yearly
This is a well-established and high profile medical communications agency that excels in matching superb scientific strategy with exceptional delivery.  An Account Director at this agency will enjoy working in an empowering and nimble culture which is still independently owned- but established long enough to have robust support and systems in place.  As an agency they have enjoyed decades of success as a specialist medical education agency who are experts in this space- and a brand name that commands respect and credibility.  This is a fast paced and growing medium sized agency where an Account Director is visible and has genuine ownership of accounts- so you need to demonstrate leadership, gravitas and experience of running commercial medical education accounts – with fluent skills in finance, timelines, resourcing and management. There are ambitious growth plans for this agency so now is a great time to join them and help them continue in their exciting journey- while making...
Chemistry Search & Selection Hybrid Full time
May 24, 2023  
Account Manager: Independent Agency
£30,000 - £40,000 yearly
This is a long established medical communications agency that has always done fantastic work in the intersection of medical education, creative and digital. From publications planning to training to meetings and scientific platform development- their work has always had an edge of innovation and spark to it. They have been long established enough to offer structured career progression and long standing accounts- but nimble enough to give you autonomy and to empower you.  As this is a boutique agency the opportunity to shine is there- and they have always been a fast paced agency with a steady flow of ideas and innovations. You therefore need to demonstrate confidence and the ability to share in a team but also work off your own initiative.  Previous medical education experience at at least Senior Account Executive level is required for this role. 
Chemistry Search & Selection Full time
May 24, 2023  
Scientific Director-Boutique Agency
£60,000 - £70,000 yearly
This is a nimble, flexible and well-known player in the medical communications market with a strong client base, boundary pushing work and a great team. Their retention of staff and culture is one of their biggest points of pride. They are excited to hire a Scientific Director who will paly a pivotal role- along with VP for Global Scientific Strategy-= in shaping the future of the medical writing team. This is already an established capability but they are keen to constantly grow, nurture and fine tune this internally- as well externally for clients. A lot of the work is in the digital space on commercial accounts. This candidate must have experience of producing scientifically meticulous and concise content in imaginative and compelling ways across channels. From medical plans to events to training materials the work will be varied  and interesting. You will also take a leadership role in mentoring and growing the scientific team- with current management responsibility of writers...
Chemistry Search & Selection Remote Full time
May 24, 2023  
Senior Account Director: Boutique Agency
£60,000 - £75,000 yearly
This is a fresh and exciting opportunity for a talented medical education Senior Account Director to make a move that will combine great work with an enviable working culture. With a high calibre profile for doing imaginative, integrated accounts with a strong grounding in science- this agency has always credited its success to its team. Operating a remote model they have some of the finest medical communications talent in the country- and their roster of awards is just one demonstration of the quality that team produces. You will play a pivotal role in running a large portfolio of work- across accounts and with management experience of teams up to Account Director Level. You will work closely with senior clients in maximising strategic and creative output- while keeping on top of finances and project success. You will be a seasoned medical education industry expert with excellent knowledge of industry codes, trends and challenges. You will lead by example and help this agency...
Chemistry Search & Selection Remote Full time
May 24, 2023  
Medical Writer: Innovation/Science/Creativity
£35,000 - £45,000 yearly
This is a long standing and established, reputable medical communications agency with some of the best training and career progression in the industry. With decades of business behind them they have maintained their name, brand, and culture despite their continued success and stratospheric growth. They have at the same time adapted to this ever evolving market and always maintained a strong commitment to robust science, innovation and creativity.  With one of the biggest medical writing teams in London and superb training and retention- this is an obvious choice for talented medical writers with clear and long term career goals. The work is impressive and high profile. As a global agency and part of a an international communications business- with branches across the world as well as affiliate business- the work is often on multi-office, complex integrated accounts. You will have access to all parts of the brand cycle from publications and early phase strategy, real world evidence...
Chemistry Search & Selection Hybrid Full time
May 18, 2023  
Medical Director: Senior Strategic Role
£100,000 - £120,000 yearly
Unbeatable senior leadership role at one of the UK’s most renowned medical education agencies. This is a nimble, independent agency where everyone has a voice. This is one of the most senior roles in the agency and is therefore visible, influential and critical to the future success of the agency. My client has award winning heritage and an established position in high quality HCP educational content and strategy. They are now looking for their first Medical Director – a role critical to the agency’s credibility in meticulous scientific strategy and knowledge. You will ideally have strong scientific qualifications- to PhD or MSc level, and have extensive agency experience in counselling senior level medical teams in global pharmaceutical companies. Pre-launch experience is required and an ability to guide long term medical communications strategy as well. This is a scientific as well as commercial role and you will be part of this agency’s vision in growing their business in this...
Chemistry Search & Selection Hybrid Full time
May 18, 2023  
Senior Medical Writer: Medical Education
£50,000 - £55,000 yearly
If you are an ambitious Senior Medical Writer- hungry to progress your career in a cutting edge and at the same time collaborative, close knit medical communications agency- this is that unique role for you.  This agency has been a foremost medical and healthcare communications giant for over two decades.  With some of the most awarded, change driven campaigns of recent years in the healthcare sector under their belt – they are a formidable market leader. They remain boutique like in culture and have a warm, friendly team. Their tenure is one of the strongest in London- evidence of excellent retention and team dynamics. The work is on the creative end of medical communications- from meetings, videos and podcasts to animations and digital strategy. They have robust internal capabilities in digital, creative as well as behaviour change so offer dynamic as well as impactful solutions to their ever growing client base.  Fully embracing of flexible and remote working and champions of...
Chemistry Search & Selection Remote Full time
May 18, 2023  
Senior Account Manager: Medical Education
£45,000 - £52,000 yearly
This is the medical education arm of one of the UK’s longest standing specialist healthcare communications agencies. Established over 20 years ago- this was a pioneering agency that pushed pharma clients to think creatively and to be brave in their communications strategy.  They have robust, award winning pillars in healthcare PR, medical education and digital- with seamless synergies between teams whilst still being experts in their disciplines. The medical education team is one of London’s most creatively driven- and excels at producing high science communications strategy in compelling ways across channels. They have a robust behaviour change foundation underpinning all their work- and pride themselves on high impact- while at the same time emotive and scientifically credible work.  To qualify for their role you must have at least Account Manager level experience in a UK or global medical communications agency. 
Chemistry Search & Selection Hybrid Full time