Medical Writer

Life Sciences Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical communications agency in the UK seeks a passionate medical writer to support various client-facing projects. You will assist in developing scientific content for events and digital initiatives while collaborating with pharmaceutical companies and medical experts. The ideal candidate has a BSc or MSc in Life Sciences, with 1-2 years of relevant experience, and is fluent in English. This role offers significant growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years agency experience is preferred.
• Prior experience as a medical writer or in client services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in writing, editing, and proofreading scientific materials.
• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews for project data.
• Translate complex scientific data into engaging content.
• Collaborate with senior writers to meet client deadlines.
• Support senior team members in client interactions.
• Ensure compliance with industry guidelines.
• Work with teams to produce cohesive deliverables.
• Engage in ongoing training and industry updates.

Skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Excellent communication skills

Fast learner

Strategic mindset

Flexibility and adaptability

Impeccable attention to detail

Event management experience

Fluent in English

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

BSc or MSc in Life Sciences

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and proactive individual to join our expanding team. You’ll have the chance to work within a rising medical communications agency, where you’ll play a crucial role in delivering a variety of client‑facing projects. You’ll collaborate with pharmaceutical companies and medical experts to produce compelling content for scientific events, digital initiatives, and internal communications. In this role, you’ll support a diverse range of projects, including large-scale congress campaigns, website launches, and medical education events.

As an agency we don’t follow a ‘typical’ medcomms structure, so our roles fuse together both the medical writing and client services responsibilities. This will give you a fantastic opportunity to grow your skillset.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Development: Assist in writing, editing, and proofreading scientific materials, such as manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slide decks, newsletters, and web content, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Literature Research: Conduct comprehensive literature reviews to gather relevant scientific data and references for inclusion in various projects.
• Data Analysis: Translate complex scientific data into clear, engaging, and accurate content tailored to target audiences, including healthcare professionals, patients, and internal stakeholders.
• Project Support: Collaborate closely with senior writers to meet client deadlines, support the development of project deliverables, and ensure high standards of work are maintained.
• Client Interaction: Support senior team members in liaising with clients and key opinion leaders (KOLs) to understand project requirements and ensure alignment on messaging and tone.
• Compliance & Referencing: Ensure all written materials comply with relevant industry guidelines and are accurately referenced.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration: Work with medical writers, editors, designers, and other team members to produce cohesive, visually compelling, and scientifically sound deliverables.
• Training & Development: Stay updated on industry trends, therapeutic areas, and scientific advancements. Engage in on‑the‑job training and participate in external courses as needed to enhance your medical writing skills.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Life Sciences.
• Ideally 1‑2 years agency experience
• Must have prior experience as a medical writer or operating in client services

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt content for different audiences and platforms.
• Fast learner with a proactive attitude and strong initiative.
• Strategic mindset with creative problem‑solving abilities.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Event management experience is a plus.
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).