Medical Writer

Mednet Health; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare communications agency is looking for a skilled Medical Writer to join their team in Leeds or remotely. The ideal candidate will have strong scientific writing expertise and a proven ability to create engaging content tailored to diverse audiences. Responsibilities include developing materials for medical education and promotional use, leading client communications, and contributing to strategic discussions. The role offers numerous benefits including flexible working hours, a contributory pension, and extensive personal development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Work from home / flexitime

Contributory pension

Private healthcare

Wellness programme

Personal development plan

Company social events

Paid volunteer time

Referral bonus scheme

Buying and selling holiday scheme

Sabbatical scheme

Birthday vouchers

Electric car lease scheme

Training and development plans

Friday early finish

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a medical writer in a healthcare communications agency or pharmaceutical environment.
• Expertise in medical writing across multiple therapeutic areas, ideally including oncology, immunology, and haematology.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, scientifically accurate, and engaging content.
• Translate complex scientific data into clear communications.
• Act as a scientific lead across key accounts.

Skills

Scientific writing expertise

Knowledge of therapeutic areas

Project management skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Degree in life science or medical discipline

Job description

Are you a skilled Medical Writer who is looking to take the next step in their career?

About Mednet Group

Mednet Health is an award-winning healthcare communications agency working with top 10 global pharmaceutical companies. Our vision is to deliver impact, inclusion, and innovation to every pharmaceutical partner. By combining deep scientific expertise with data and digital solutions, we’re redefining engagement standards across healthcare. With diversity and inclusion at our core, we are proud to be the partner of choice for socially conscious organisations.

About the role

Mednet Health is seeking an experienced and passionate Medical Writer with agency experience to join our growing team. You’ll bring strong scientific writing expertise, a broad understanding of multiple therapeutic areas, and hands‑on experience developing medical education and promotional materials for pharmaceutical clients.

As part of a talented and collaborative team, you’ll work closely with account leads and creatives to shape scientific narratives, develop content, and support strategic thinking across programmes. You’ll be supported by colleagues who are committed to helping you grow and develop, while also being trusted to take ownership of projects and contribute confidently to strategic decisions.

This role is ideal for a medical writer who enjoys transforming complex scientific information into clear, impactful, and compliant content across multiple formats. Your scientific insight and writing expertise will help shape strategy, elevate positioning, and deliver solutions that truly make a difference in healthcare.

Key responsibilities

• Create high-quality, scientifically accurate, and engaging content across a wide range of deliverables, including medical education, promotional and congress materials, both print and digital
• Translate complex scientific data into clear, impactful communications tailored to diverse audiences
• Act as a scientific lead across key accounts, offering insights into new therapy areas and supporting the strategic development of existing ones
• Provide expert scientific guidance to clients and internal teams, helping shape strategy and enhance project value
• Lead client communications and contribute to meetings, workshops, advisory boards and pitches
• Collaborate with the design team to create visually engaging and medically accurate assets
• Ensure all content adheres to editorial standards, compliance codes, and industry regulations
• Mentor and support junior writers, offering editorial oversight and fostering professional development
• Manage multiple priorities and complex projects with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong organisational and project management skills
• Act as an ambassador for Mednet Health, contributing to a positive team culture and upholding our agency values

Essential criteria

• A strong degree in a life science or medical discipline; MSc or PhD preferred
• At least 2 years’ experience as a medical writer in a healthcare communications agency or pharmaceutical environment
• Expertise in medical writing across multiple therapeutic areas, ideally including oncology, immunology and haematology
• A proven ability to interpret scientific data and translate it into clear, accurate and engaging content across different media and formats
• A strategic mindset with a good understanding of pharmaceutical marketing and positioning
• Experience developing tailored, audience-appropriate content for HCPs, patients, internal stakeholders, and other audiences across various channels and formats
• Confidence in contributing scientific input to client pitches, workshops, and strategic discussions, including content ideation and message development
• A collaborative mindset, with experience working closely with account teams, designers, and other writers in an agency environment
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and depth for different scientific, patient, and client audiences
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong working knowledge of editorial standards, referencing, and compliance requirements in medical communications
• A proactive, intellectually curious, and solutions-focused attitude with a willingness to challenge ideas and explore new approaches
• A commitment to our values : continuously evolve, maintain quality and build social value

To apply, please submit your CV along with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and your motivation for applying. Note that applications submitted without a covering letter will not be considered. Closing date Monday 12th January 2026. We will invite shortlisted candidates for initial interview by Friday 23rd January 2026. If you don’t hear from us by then, please assume you have not been selected at this time. Thank you for your interest.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (additional leave for 5 years worked)
• Work from home / flexitime
• Contributory pension (from day 1)
• Private healthcare (subject to successful completion of probation)
• Wellness programme
• Personal development plan
• Company social events throughout the year
• Paid volunteer time
• Income protection (subject to successful completion of probation)
• Referral bonus scheme
• Buying and selling holiday scheme (subject to successful completion of probation)
• Sabbatical scheme
• Birthday vouchers
• Electric car lease scheme (TBC)
• Training and development plans and training grants
• Friday early finish

Location

Remote or Leeds. UK residents only.

Salary

Dependant on experience

Seniority Level

Junior - Midweight level