Medical Writer

McCann Health London; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global medical communications agency as a Medical Writer. You will develop a variety of scientific materials for clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance in a collaborative team environment. This role offers opportunities for tailored career development and promotes a work-life balance in an innovative culture.

Benefits

Tailored career development

Collaborative team environment

Flexible working

Work-life balance

Diverse client portfolio

Qualifications

• Experience in medical communications required.
• Proven ability to write various medical content, ideally in Medical Affairs and Publications.
• Higher degree advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit high-quality, scientifically accurate content.
• Collaborate directly with clients and internal teams.
• Ensure deliverables align with project objectives and compliance standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal abilities

Organizational skills

Education

Life science degree

Job description

Job Description

With 25 years of heritage, CMC Connect is a leading global medical communications agency and proud member of the IPG Health Medical Communications network. We partner with some of the world's most innovative healthcare companies-supporting product development from early-stage research through to post-launch.

Our work is powered by highly skilled individuals and collaborative, high-energy teams committed to delivering scientific excellence in every assignment. We are proud not just of what we do, but of the people who make it possible.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Medical Writer to join our dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to work on a wide range of scientific materials for both print and digital media, including:

• Abstracts, posters, and manuscripts
• Ad boards
• Scientific platforms and narratives
• Lexicons and clinical slide decks
• Medical education and other communication tactics

You'll be an integral part of our writing team, contributing to strategic content development across a range of therapy areas and accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Write and edit high-quality, scientifically accurate content tailored to target audiences
• Collaborate directly with clients, healthcare professionals, and internal teams
• Ensure all deliverables are aligned with project objectives, timelines, and compliance standards
• Support the coordination and timely delivery of editorial projects
• Contribute to a collaborative culture of continuous learning and scientific rigor

What You'll Bring

• A life science degree (higher degree advantageous)
• Demonstrable experience in medical communications
• A proven ability to write a variety of medical content, ideally Medical Affairs and Publications
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in managing multiple projects across therapeutic areas

Why CMC Connect?

• Tailored career development with roles built around your strengths and aspirations
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team environment
• Flexible working and emphasis on work-life balance
• A diverse portfolio of clients and projects to broaden your expertise
• A company culture built on innovation, respect, and growth

If you're passionate about translating science into impactful communication-and ready to thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment-we'd love to hear from you.

To Apply or Contact Us

Apply by clicking the link below.

IPG Health Medical Communications is home to the world's most celebrated and awarded med comms agencies, united by a healthy obsession with creating exceptional medical communications for our clients.

Our people are the beating heart of our organisation, and through the positive culture we champion, our teams create communications that not only have a positive impact for our clients, but also impact on the world around us.

We celebrate diversity and encourage applicants from all whatever their background and/or disability. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents, so please reach out and let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to ensure our assessment process works for you.