2 x Medical Writers – Medical Communications

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

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 for 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

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