About Us
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
Following an exciting period of growth, we’re looking for TWO Medical Writers to join one of our thriving business units. This is a chance to make a real impact, combining your scientific expertise with creative communication skills to deliver work that matters. In this role, you'll:
- Be a key member of a 10-strong editorial team, collaborating closely with client services.
- Take responsibility of delivering high-quality medical and scientific content across therapy areas such as oncology, biosimilars, rare diseases, cardiology, infectious diseases/vaccines, neurology and haematology.
- Mentor and coach AMWs or similar on tasks such as data checking & PowerPoint formatting, fostering excellence and innovation.
- Work within a dynamic business unit of 20 professionals, contributing to projects that shape the future of healthcare communications.
What You’ll Do
- Support primarily medical affairs and scientific communications clients, with a small amount of commercial work
- Create compelling, scientifically accurate content for diverse outputs - medical strategy materials, MSL materials, medical information resources, publications, symposia and congress activities, advisory boards, steering committee meetings, standalone meetings, speaker training, slide decks, online education, websites, and detail aids.
- Demonstrate the ability to lead individual projects from an editorial perspective.
- Tailor messaging for different audiences with precision and creativity.
- Lead scientific discussions and present materials to clients and external stakeholders.
- Ensure editorial excellence through meticulous attention to detail and consistency.
What We’re Looking For
- Ideally a degree in biological sciences (BSc/MSc/PhD or equivalent).
- Proven experience in medical communications agencies, currently working as either a Medical Writer or as an Associate Medical Writer ready to take the next step up.
- Ability and desire to deliver scientific counsel and high-quality scientific content.
- 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