Clinical Writer

Royal Pharmaceutical Society; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical organization based in London is seeking a Clinical Writer for a full-time position on a 12-month contract. The role involves creating and verifying content for widely trusted publications. We seek candidates with a pharmacy degree and strong communication skills, who can present complex medical information clearly. The position supports hybrid working, blending home office and on-site collaboration. Join a diverse team dedicated to enhancing pharmaceutical knowledge for healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy graduate with extensive experience in pharmacy practice.
• Proficient in understanding the clinical use of drugs and medicines.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for content creation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to content creation for pharmaceutical publications.
• Ensure accuracy, safety, and appropriateness of content.
• Work collaboratively within a diverse editorial team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to present complex information clearly

Critical analysis of source material

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Pharmacy degree or equivalent experience

Job description

PHARMACEUTICAL PRESS- CONTENT

LONDON OFFICE - HYBRID

FULL TIME - 12 month contract 35 Hours per week

Do you have a passion for finding information analysing and presenting it clearly and concisely? We have an exciting opportunity for a diligent, enthusiastic and detail oriented Clinical Writer to join our Editorial. This role you will contribute to content creation including searching for and selecting relevant information, organising and writing or checking content suitable for use in PhP products (British National Formulary, Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference, Stockleys Drug Interactions etc) and taking clinical and professional responsibility for the accuracy, safety and appropriateness of the content.

To learn more about the role of a clinical writer see : pharmacy graduate with a wide experience of pharmacy practice;

• An excellent knowledge of the clinical use of drugs and medicines;
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely;
• The ability to critically analyse source material and judge the clinical relevance of information on medicines;
• Ability to work effectively within a team and to organise own workload.

The Directorate

In the Publishing Directorate we are the world leaders in evidence-based pharmaceutical publications and guidance. Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals trust us to provide expert analysis, educational support, webinars and news that informs, supports and enhances their practice. We independently source, evaluate and communicate and make practical medicines knowledge accessible. The Publishing Directorate’s following teams work collaboratively to provide our world‑class products: the Journals team; the Sales and Marketing team; the Technology team; the Product team and the Editorial team (in which this role sits).

The Team

Pharmaceutical Press publications are produced by an editorial team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and scientists with a range of backgrounds and experience. A team with a diverse workload we rely on good communication and work in a flexible collaborative way to create high‑quality medicines information for users of our content.

How we are currently working

RPS supports and works in a hybrid way which means you will be able to work from home; however there will be an expectation for collaborative face‑to‑face working on average and typically this may be something between 48 working days per month at our London Office.

Closing date : 6th October 2025

If you would like to learn more about the role view our job description

Please attach your CV and Cover Letter

We are passionate about creating a culture of belonging, inclusion and diversity. These are part of our core values at RPS and we are striving to have an organisation that represents the diversity of the profession. At RPS we do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Clinical Writers at RPS - Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Key Skills

Photography, Proofreading, Fact check, Interviewing, AP Style, Journalism, SEO, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Wordpress, Blogging, Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1