At Obsidian, we’re passionate about transforming scientific communications to improve healthcare outcomes for everyone. As a specialist healthcare agency, dedicated to medical and scientific communications, we partner with global healthcare organisations to share knowledge that truly makes a difference.
Our team of >70 academic scientists, strategists, and communications experts deliver cutting-edge solutions across:
- Medical Affairs
- Strategic Consultancy
- Scientific Meetings and Events
- Medical Education
- Publications Planning & Delivery
- Creative & Digital Services
- Commercial Strategy
The Opportunity
We’re pleased to announce that we’re looking for an Associate Medical Writer (AMW) to join one of our thriving business units. The AMW is an entry level writer role and provides the opportunity to combine scientific expertise with creative communication skills to deliver work that matters. In this role, you’ll:
- Be a key member of a 15-strong editorial team, collaborating closely with client services.
- Work with more experienced writers to assist with basic editorial tasks and deliverables across therapy areas such as oncology, biosimilars, rare diseases, cardiology, infectious diseases/vaccines, neurology and haematology.
- Work within a dynamic business unit of 30 professionals, contributing to projects that shape the future of healthcare communications.
What You’ll Do
- Support the editorial team on simpler tasks with a high level of accuracy – these include scientific fact checking, reference marking-up, slide templating, PowerPoint redraws, and copyright permissions.
- Develop scientific written materials and taking in client comments; administrative support for client review systems such as PROMOMATS and VOLT; identifying source materials through literature and other searches, and summarising findings
- Demonstrate the ability to assimilate learnings and show progression in core editorial and writing skills, work with the highest attention to detail
- Build strong working relationships with colleagues through considered, timely and professional communications
- Deliver exceptional customer service – working independently whilst seeking senior input as appropriate.
What We’re Looking For
- Ideally a degree in biological sciences (BSc/MSc/PhD or equivalent).
- Demonstrate an aptitude for medical writing with experience through degree/MSc/PhD or other activities
- A strong interest in medical & health communications
- Commercial awareness and client-focused mindset.
- Work with the highest attention to detail at all times.
What We Offer
- Hybrid working: Only 2 anchor days a week in the office from our vibrant London office (just off Fetter Lane, EC4).
- 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays, plus gifted days at Christmas and your birthday off
- AXA private healthcare (with family options), Aviva pension scheme, income protection, life assurance
- Enhanced parental leave, cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loan
- Bonus schemes and employee referral rewards
- Learning and Development: Comprehensive training programmes, annual performance reviews, and opportunities to join working groups
- Well-being Support: EAP , mental health first-aiders, AXA well-being calendar, and a dedicated well-being room
- Social Connection: Regular social events and a friendly, collaborative culture
Ready to lead, inspire, and make an impact?
Join us at Obsidian and help shape the future of scientific communications.
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