Senior Medical Writer
UK | Hybrid London or Remote | Competitive Salary + Benefits
A growing, science-led medical communications agency is seeking a Senior Medical Writer to join its expanding Medical & Scientific team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Medical Writer looking to take the next step in their career, combining high-quality scientific writing with increased client exposure, strategic involvement, and opportunities to mentor more junior team members.
Working across a diverse range of pharmaceutical and biotech clients, you’ll play a key role in developing impactful scientific communications while collaborating closely with clients, account teams, and fellow scientific colleagues.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Medical Writer, you’ll be responsible for delivering scientifically rigorous, engaging, and strategically aligned content across a variety of programmes and therapy areas. You’ll contribute to scientific discussions, build strong client relationships, and provide guidance to junior writers while continuing to develop your own expertise and influence within the business.
This role offers excellent exposure to Medical Affairs programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop high-quality scientific and medical communications materials across a range of deliverables
- Produce and review content including slide decks, advisory boards, symposia materials, medical education programmes, digital assets, and training materials
- Ensure all outputs are scientifically accurate, compliant, and aligned with client objectives
- Interpret and communicate complex scientific data for a variety of healthcare professional audiences
- Build strong relationships with clients and external experts
- Participate in client meetings and scientific discussions, providing scientific insight and recommendations
- Support the review and development of content produced by junior team members
- Mentor and coach Associate and Medical Writers, helping to support their professional development
- Work closely with account management, creative, and digital teams to deliver projects on time and within budget
- Contribute to strategic planning and scientific communication programmes
- Support business development activities, including proposals and pitch materials where required
Essential Requirements
- Degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related scientific discipline (higher degree advantageous)
- Previous experience working within a medical communications agency environment
- Strong scientific writing and editorial skills across a range of deliverables
- Experience supporting Medical Affairs programmes
- Ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific data clearly and effectively
- Strong attention to detail and understanding of industry compliance requirements
- Experience reviewing work and providing constructive feedback to colleagues
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
What’s on Offer?
- Opportunity to join a growing and well-respected medical communications agency
- Exposure to a broad range of therapy areas, clients, and project types
- Increased client interaction and strategic involvement
- Clear progression opportunities toward Principal Medical Writer and Scientific Leadership positions
- Supportive and collaborative culture
- Flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing professional development and training
If you’re looking for an opportunity to further develop your scientific writing career while gaining greater client exposure and strategic responsibility, we’d love to hear from you.
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