Junior Medical Writer - London

Havas Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading integrated communications agency is seeking a Junior Medical Writer to join their team. The role focuses on crafting accurate and impactful communications in healthcare, supported by a strong scientific background. Candidates should possess a Life Science degree and exhibit a passion for creative writing in the healthcare space.

Benefits

Hybrid working

28 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Wellbeing programme including organised sports

Sabbatical opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash healthcare cash plan

Life insurance

Auto-enrolment pension

Fully paid for company parties

Training programmes for development

Qualifications

• Demonstrable interest in scientific and creative writing.
• Ability to work collaboratively in large teams.
• High level of attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Writing creative, scientifically accurate communications.
• Conducting research and analyzing data to support communication.
• Gaining understanding of different therapy areas and brands.

Skills

Scientific Writing

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

Life Science Degree

Job description

Agency :

Havas Lynx

Job Description :

Havas Lynx is looking for a Junior Medical Writer to come and join one of our London based agencies with roles starting from September 2025!

Who we are:

We arean award-winning integrated communications agency and we are committed to bringing about change in healthcare; change informed by experience, driven by innovation and proven in delivery.

Across our offices we have a multidisciplinary team of over 400+ people who collaborate to produce global campaigns that aim to enhance people’s lives – whether that is by empowering patients to understand their treatment options, providing a range of support to carers or educating Healthcare Professionals to make the most effective treatment decisions possible.

The Junior Medical Writer role:

Using your scientific background and expertise, you will help connect healthcare professionals and patients with the knowledge, tools and services they need to better achieve their goals. Working on multiple global healthcare accounts, you will help your clients deliver well-informed, scientifically accurate and compelling communications across a range of media. Expect to be:

• Writing creative, scientifically accurate communications – from patient information to websites to social channels
• Carrying out research and analysing data that supports your communication
• Working collaboratively with each discipline to ensure accuracy and the most engaging method of communication
• Gaining in-depth understanding of different therapy areas and brands

The successful candidate will:

• Have a Life Science degree
• Be able to demonstrate a genuine interest and ability in scientific and creative writing
• Have a passion to work in healthcare and produce creative and engaging communication
• A team player with excellent initiative and problem-solving skills - you will be working with big teams on multiple accounts, so this is a must!
• Possess a high level of attention to detail
• Be professional, approachable and confident in sharing their ideas
  

The application process:

• You submit your application
• We have a screening call, either over the phone or Microsoft Teams (we would love to be able to speak to everyone but that isn’t always possible)
• First stage: you will be given a writing task
• Second stage: An interview will be booked in and can be completed in the office or remotely. Covers questions around the main competencies of the role
• Then...a decision!

If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know!

What we offer:

• Havas Archway – our early careers training programme
• Hybrid working – 3-days in the office, 2 from home
• 28 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Increasing holiday allowance connected to length of service
• Option to buy, carry or sell holidays
• #LXAcademy – our huge bespoke training programme for personal and professional development
• Full wellbeing programme including organised sports - yoga, football, running club, hiking and more
• Sabbatical opportunities
• Volunteer days
• Early finish on Fridays throughout the year plus extra early finish during summer months
• Later start on Monday’s during winter months
• Wellness Wednesdays extended lunch hour to focus on wellbeing
• 24/7 access to a free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme
• Medicash healthcare cash plan
• Life insurance (4 x salary)
• Auto-enrolment pension
• Office dogs
• And the best, fully paid for, company parties and socials!
  

We’re very proud of our heritage and culture so, as a result, you’ll find Havas Lynx is a sociable, friendly environment where personality is important. Take a look at our social media channels for a glimpse of what we get up to via @havaslynxeu on Instagram and Havas Lynx on YouTube and Facebook.

This advertised post is with Havas Lynx, part of the Havas Health & You network.More information can be found atwww.havaslynx.com. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy which you can find viahttps://www.havaslynx.com/privacy-policy/

Contract Type :

Permanent

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.