Healthcare Content Writer

Digital; City Of London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading digital content agency is seeking a Freelance Healthcare Content Writer to create engaging content for a prominent pharmaceutical client. The candidate should have a strong background in healthcare writing and an ability to simplify complex topics for healthcare professionals while adhering to SEO best practices. This remote role requires excellent writing skills and a reader-friendly approach to scientific material.

Qualifications

• Proven experience writing medical, scientific, or healthcare content for healthcare professionals.
• Ability to write with scientific accuracy and a reader-friendly tone.
• Strong research and synthesis skills.

Responsibilities

• Write engaging articles on laboratory services and diagnostics.
• Develop thought leadership pieces for the client.
• Edit and proofread content for accuracy and clarity.

Skills

Healthcare writing

Scientific writing

SEO principles

Content creation

Tools

Content Management Systems

Job description

Overview

Hire Digital is seeking a remote Freelance Healthcare Content Writer for a leading pharmaceutical client to create insightful content for their digital platform that provides data and personalized insights from various benchmarking surveys in the field of laboratory services and diagnostics. The ideal candidate has a strong background in healthcare, medical or pharmaceutical writing and can translate complex topics into clear and engaging content with a distinctive voice. The target audience is healthcare professionals, so while scientific accuracy is essential, the tone should be less traditional in its scientific approach - more engaging, accessible, yet still grounded in expertise.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality, engaging articles on topics related to laboratory services, diagnostics, and emerging healthcare trends
• Develop thought leadership pieces that position the client as a trusted voice in the industry
• Translate complex medical and scientific information into clear, compelling narratives tailored for healthcare professionals
• Apply SEO best practices to ensure content visibility and performance
• Collaborate with the editorial team on content strategy, topic development, and editorial planning
• Stay current on industry news and trends to produce timely, relevant articles
• Edit and proofread content for scientific accuracy, clarity, tone, and consistency with brand voice

Requirements

• Proven experience writing medical, scientific, or healthcare content, preferably for a professional audience (HCPs)
• Ability to write with both scientific accuracy and a distinctive, reader-friendly tone
• Strong research and synthesis skills to distill complex information into accessible content
• Excellent command of English writing, editing, and proofreading
• Familiarity with SEO principles and content management systems (CMS)
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines independently