Senior Medical Writer

Senior Medical Writer – Medical Communications

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)

A leading healthcare communications agency is looking for a Senior Medical Writer to join a creative and scientific team dedicated to delivering impactful communications across prescription medicines, medical devices, OTC, animal health and wellness brands. The agency combines scientific depth, strategic thinking and creative excellence to help clients challenge conventions and drive measurable change.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop engaging, scientifically accurate and compliant content across a range of deliverables, including eDetail aids, congress materials, HCP and patient education programs, leavepieces, websites and digital assets.
• Review and interpret clinical data and scientific publications to extract insights that inform communication strategy and creative messaging.
• Take ownership of key accounts, ensuring consistency, accuracy and alignment across all materials.
• Act as the scientific lead across multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration between creative, strategy and client service functions.
• Conduct literature reviews, data analyses and background research to support pitches and campaign development.
• Present scientific and creative work confidently in client meetings and provide scientific counsel throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide guidance and support to junior writers and help build internal scientific expertise.

Skills & Experience

• Advanced degree in a life science discipline (PhD, MSc or equivalent).
• Proven medical writing experience within a healthcare communications or medical education agency.
• Strong ability to translate complex scientific concepts into clear, engaging and strategically relevant communication.
• Demonstrated experience across a wide variety of deliverables and therapy areas.
• Confident in client presentations and discussions, able to build rapport and uncover strategic opportunities.
• Understanding of ABPI guidelines and experience with Veeva Promomats preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, project ownership and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative, proactive and adaptable, thriving in a fast‑paced, creative environment.

Contractual Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance and income protection
• Work mobile phone
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave (after qualifying period)
• Many other non‑contractual benefits!

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Writing/Editing
• Industries: Advertising Services

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