Course Instructor and Principal Medical Writer

Word Monster | Medical Communications; Maidenhead; Remote; GBP 51,500 - 56,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Annual performance-related bonus

Flexible working hours

Quarterly well-being perks

Job summary

A medical writing agency is seeking a Course Instructor and Principal Medical Writer in Maidenhead. This full-time role combines training with senior medical writing tasks. Ideal candidates need a life sciences degree or PhD and extensive medical writing experience. Responsibilities include leading courses and creating accurate content. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, and remote working opportunities.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior medical writing experience and independent work capacity.
• Experience delivering workshops and developing training materials.
• Familiarity with ABPI and pharmaceutical regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of courses to individuals and companies.
• Develop high-quality, scientifically accurate materials.
• Mentor junior writers and provide one-to-one feedback.

Skills

Excellent presentation skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Proactive thinking

Organisational skills

Education

Life sciences undergraduate degree or PhD

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Course Instructor and Principal Medical Writer

Join to apply for the Course Instructor and Principal Medical Writer role at Word Monster | Medical Communications. This position is part of our Training Vertical and combines teaching responsibilities with senior medical writing duties.

About Word Monster

Word Monster is a trusted medical writing agency that serves healthcare agencies, pharmaceutical companies, research organisations, and charities. We deliver words that resonate, inspire, and stick in the mind — or as we like to say, we Write With Bite. Our culture is life‑first, remote‑first, and life‑first for a reason: we empower people to balance work and personal life, work from anywhere, and maintain a collaborative virtual environment with occasional in‑person events such as our annual Monster Mash retreat.

We provide flexible hours from 09:00 to 17:30 UK time, celebrate well‑being through quarterly gifts, private health insurance, additional leave, share schemes, and opportunities for progression. Our training academy, the Monster Academy, is an industry‑recognised program that supports graduates, career changers, and in‑role writers with CPD‑accredited courses and an introductory e‑learning program.

About The Role

This dual role combines training delivery and senior medical writing. You will lead our fundamental medical writing courses, design and develop training programs for healthcare agencies, and support the Agencies Vertical as a Principal Medical Writer. You will create clear, engaging, scientifically accurate content across a range of therapy areas and audience groups.

You’ll Thrive Here If You

• Strive for excellence and go the extra mile to deliver impactful work.
• Value teamwork, communicate clearly, and foster a positive collaborative environment.
• Drive transformation with innovative ideas and continuous improvement.
• Champion inclusivity and respect diverse perspectives.
• Show resilience, staying cool under pressure and delivering consistent quality.

Salary And Benefits

• Salary of £51,500 to £56,500 per annum.
• Annual company performance‑related bonus (pot shared equally by the whole team).
• Share options (entered into company pool).
• Company‑paid private health insurance with Vitality.
• Pension with 3% contribution if you choose to participate (you contribute 5%).
• Individual and team training / self‑development budget.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay (full pay for 12 weeks maternity / 4 weeks paternity).
• 25 days holiday per year (3 days between Christmas and New Year shutdown).
• Additional day off on birthday and any holiday day that falls on a weekend.
• UK bank holidays plus an additional day after 2+ years of employment, up to 5 extra days per year thereafter.
• Purchased holiday scheme available up to 5 additional days.
• Flexible, remote‑working team with a virtual 2D office.
• Range of virtual and in‑person socials throughout the year.
• Optional UK working‑together days with travel expense contribution.
• Quarterly well‑being perk.
• Financial coaching with Octopus MoneyCoach.
• Personalised monster character.

Key Responsibilities – Course Instructor

• Lead delivery of courses to individuals and companies, ensuring high satisfaction rates.
• Design engaging, active learning experiences aligned with adult learning principles.
• Obtain and incorporate feedback to continually refine courses.
• Stay informed on industry developments and update course content for relevance and accuracy.
• Review student work, providing written feedback, one‑to‑one sessions, and facilitating peer review.
• Support e‑learning product growth by creating new courses and repurposing content for internal upskilling.
• Assist in the planning, development, and creation of new courses for staff, individuals, and clients.
• Collaborate with the team to support new course development and aide colleagues delivering courses.
• Contribute to the end‑of‑year report.
• Advocate for the Monster Academy and Word Monster.
• Review and contribute social media content to raise the Academy’s profile.

Principal Medical Writer Responsibilities

• Develop high‑quality, scientifically accurate materials across multiple formats.
• Ensure all copy adheres to ABPI and local codes of practice, communicating concerns and solutions proactively.
• Maintain alignment with in‑house or client‑specific style guidelines.
• Meet deadlines and budgets, communicating transparently with clients to resolve issues.

Other Responsibilities

• Drive innovation by suggesting new services, improving processes, and contributing to business development.
• Demonstrate adaptability in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Achieve quarterly KPIs and support business success.
• Embrace feedback with a growth mindset and stay current in medical communications.
• Adhere to administrative processes, including timesheet completion and editorial procedures.
• Support the Marketing team with social media and promotional activities.
• Be open to occasional domestic and international travel as required.

Required Experience

• Life sciences undergraduate degree or PhD.
• Extensive senior medical writing experience, working independently.
• Proven creative/medical copywriting in an agency environment, leading projects and accounts.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Experience delivering workshops and developing training materials.
• Mentoring junior writers, with one‑to‑one feedback experience.
• Advanced Word and PowerPoint skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and ABPI code compliance.

Desired Experience

• Understanding of adult learning theories (qualification advantageous).
• Experience defining learning objectives and evaluating training effectiveness.
• Experience with L&D software, including LMS and e‑learning tools.
• Management of junior writers, with proven performance management and wellbeing support.

Skills And Attributes

• Passion for fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Keen interest in continuous learning and development.
• Demonstrated loyalty and ambassadorial qualities.
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask across projects.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Sound scientific understanding and analytical skills.
• Highly organised, enthusiastic, and excellent time‑management.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive thinking, constantly seeking improvement.
• Flexible attitude towards assignments and new learning, grasping concepts quickly.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Marketing

Industries

Advertising Services