Medical Writer

JR United Kingdom; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare agency is seeking motivated Medical Writers to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or PhD in a biology- or medicine-related discipline along with 3–5 years of relevant experience. This role involves developing scientific materials, reviewing documents, and staying updated with trends and regulations. The position allows for remote work and offers opportunities for self-development.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience, ideally gained within a med comms agency.
• Business professional / fluent speaker of English.
• Enthusiasm for learning about life sciences and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop scientific/medical education materials like slide decks and KOL presentations.
• Review and refine documents to meet industry standards.
• Gain a thorough understanding of client's product and brand strategy.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a team

Proficient with MS Office tools

General tech aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree or PhD in a biology- or medicine-related discipline

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

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VML HEALTH is a leading global healthcare agency that partners with clients to build connected experiences across the healthcare ecosystem. A deep understanding of individual needs and behaviour, and how they are connected, allows us to create seamless experiences. And when these experiences are personalized, unique and relevant at every touchpoint, their power is all the more profound.

We power connections beyond science into human behaviour. We believe that science can change the world and that changing the world starts with a single person behaving differently. Overcoming beliefs and barriers to make life better for patients and healthcare communities is second nature to us.

Role: Medical Writer

Location: London, Manchester or Remote

Job Summary:

We are seeking highly motivated Medical Writers to join our growing team servicing the needs of global Pharmaceutical and Medical device companies.

Core aspects of the role:

• 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

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or PhD in a biology- or medicine-related discipline
• 3–5 years’ experience, 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
• Enthusiasm for learning about life sciences and emerging technologies