Senior Medical Writer

VML HEALTH; Buenos Aires; Hybride; GBP 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

VML in London is seeking a Medical Writer to develop scientific and medical education materials, including slide decks, KOL presentations and Ad Board content, while ensuring accuracy and alignment with client needs.

Senior candidates will lead scientific discussions with clients and experts, mentor junior writers, and contribute to strategic planning and growth of accounts. A biology- or medicine-related degree and fluent English are essential; hybrid working four days in the office is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or PhD in biology/medicine-related discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks.

Responsabilités

• Hands on development of medical education materials: slide decks, KOL presentations, Ad Board content.
• Review and refine documents to meet industry standards and client requirements.
• Lead discussions with clients and external experts on scientific content.
• Mentor and coach junior writers; contribute to strategy and growth on accounts.

Connaissances

English fluency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or PhD in biology/medicine

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

Who We Are

VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a Human First philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore. VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML.

Core Aspects Of The Role – Medical Writer

• Hands on development of a range of scientific/medical education materials such as slide decks, KOL presentations and content for Ad Boards
• Review and refine documents with support of senior writers/scientific director to ensure that they meet industry standards and client-specific requirements
• Gain a thorough understanding of your assigned client's product and brand strategy, therapeutic landscape, and competitive environment
• Participate in client meetings, contributing to discussions and taking detailed notes
• Stay up to date on the latest trends, regulations, and documentation practices to support both internal development and client engagement, with support from senior team members
• Work on self-development by ensuring quick and comprehensive understanding of new therapeutic areas, thereby inspiring team and client confidence
• Proactively maintain and update project reference packs, document templates and style guides

Core Aspects Of The Role – Senior Medical Writer

• Hands on development – and oversight – of a range of scientific/medical education materials such as slide decks, KOL presentations and content for Ad Boards
• Leading discussions on scientific content with clients and external experts (KOLs), both face to face (when necessary) and on calls
• Able to contribute to scientific strategy development to inform tactical planning of accounts, both internally and with clients
• Contribute to organic growth opportunities on accounts and provide scientific input for proposals for business growth
• Mentor and coach more junior writers (may not always be relevant depending on size and composition of workstream team).

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or PhD in a biology- or medicine-related discipline
• 5+ years experience for Senior Medical Writer, ideally gained within a med comms agency
• Business professional / fluent speaker of English
• Proficient with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); general tech aptitude and willingness to learn new software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.