Graphic Designer

About the Role

EDGE Medical Communications, with over 25 years of experience aiding pharmaceutical firms to translate complex scientific information into precise, engaging medical communications, is seeking a multidisciplinary graphic designer for their Dorking office. This role is vital in crafting print and digital materials that meet brand standards and effectively communicate scientific data.

Key Responsibilities

• Create brand-aligned designs for slide decks, scientific reports, congress and symposium materials, infographics, campaigns, and digital assets. This includes adapting global materials and developing new concepts through to medical-legal-regulatory (MLR)-approved finished artwork.
• Compile and format PowerPoint and PDF documents containing medical/scientific content with consistent visual branding.
• Transform complex data into clear and precise visual representations, collaborating closely with medical writers and commercial teams.
• Design the layout, storyboarding, and data visualization for interactive detail aids (IVAs) within the Veeva platform and templated HTML emails.
• Translate technical requirements into appealing designs adhering to brand and technical guidelines, ensuring artwork is ready for development.
• Perform quality assurance checks on developers' work to ensure compliance with approved designs before MLR review or client presentation.
• Maintain brand integrity by rigorously adhering to client guidelines across all channels and materials.
• Conduct thorough quality checks for accuracy, consistency, and MLR readiness, including within Veeva PromoMats workflows.
• Identify and solve design, formatting, and content issues promptly.
• Support website content updates and utilize content management systems applying responsive design principles for optimal cross-device experiences.
• Repurpose congress, symposium, and webinar videos for web and other digital formats.
• Collaborate with internal medical communications, education, consulting, and commercial teams, as well as external partners, to understand project requirements and deliver polished, on-brand visuals within tight deadlines.

Qualifications and Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional experience in a healthcare or medical communications agency focused on design.
• Strong all-round graphic design skills, with a sharp eye for detail, layout, and craftsmanship.
• Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite and proficiency in Figma.
• Proven experience designing and formatting PowerPoint presentations in medical or scientific contexts.
• Experience designing digital, modular, and interactive content for platforms such as Veeva, closed-loop marketing (CLM), and eDetailing, including quality review of builds.
• Solid understanding of user experience and digital design principles.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Existing right to work in the UK is mandatory.
• Degree in graphic design, multimedia, or related discipline.

Terms and Conditions

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Work arrangement: primarily office-based in Dorking with four days on-site and one day remote per week.
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-profile pharmaceutical brands and projects.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Application Information

Applicants are requested to send a portfolio or samples showcasing their design approach and completion quality either as a link, PDF, or sample files.