Principal Medical Writer (FTC Maternity Cover), remote
We are supporting a well-established healthcare communications agency in the search for a Principal Medical Writer to join on a fixed-term basis, covering a period of sustained business activity. This role offers a strong blend of medical affairs and commercial work, with exposure to high-science therapy areas and opportunities to contribute to both strategic thinking and content development within a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead development of medical affairs and commercial content across a variety of deliverables
• Support delivery of advisory boards, symposia, and consensus meetings
• Create sales materials, brand and unbranded campaigns, and digital content
• Contribute to HCP-facing digital ecosystems, including website and multimedia content
• Provide scientific review and quality assurance across projects
• Input into strategic discussions and content planning alongside senior team members
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scientific accuracy and strategic alignment
Experience Required
• Experience at Principal Medical Writer level or strong Senior Medical Writer ready to step up
• Open to both permanent and freelance backgrounds
• Proven background across both medical affairs and commercial content
• Experience working across multiple therapy areas, ideally including oncology or rare disease
• Confidence in developing digital and multimedia content
• Strong scientific foundation
Why This Role
• Opportunity to work across a balanced mix of medical affairs and commercial projects
• Exposure to innovative therapy areas, including oncology and gene-based treatments
• Senior-level responsibility without line management requirements
• Strong opportunity for Senior Medical Writers looking to step into a Principal role
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