Senior Medical Writer (Medical Communications)

TL;DR

Senior Medical Writer (Medical Communications): Developing and delivering original, high-quality scientific content including manuscripts and slides with an accent on scientific accuracy and therapeutic expertise. Focus on researching medical content, managing client relationships, and ensuring editorial oversight for medical communications projects.

Location: Hybrid; Must be based within a commutable distance to key UK hubs (London, Manchester, Oxford, or Brighton)

Company

Global healthcare advisory and medical communications firm dedicated to ensuring every patient is identified and treated equally.

What you will do

• Research and write original high-quality editorial content, including manuscripts and slides.
• Ensure scientific accuracy through rigorous editing and referencing.
• Collaborate with clients, authors, and colleagues to drive projects forward.
• Represent the company at congresses, symposia, and advisory board meetings.
• Provide input on project specifications, costings, and schedules.
• Mentor junior writers and provide briefings to freelancers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences; PharmD or PhD highly preferred.
• 2+ years of medical writing experience, preferably in MedAffairs or a medcomms agency.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and PubMed searches.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements and the option to work from anywhere globally for two weeks per year.
• Competitive benefits including a 7% pension contribution, life insurance, and private medical insurance.
• Generous leave: 25 days annual leave, two well-being days, and gifted end-of-year holidays.
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced parental leave and fertility support.
• Professional development via on-demand training and global mobility opportunities.