Medical Writer

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare agency is seeking Medical Writers to craft scientific/medical education materials. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or PhD in a relevant discipline and 3-5 years experience in medical communications. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and flexibility in location, including remote options. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in MS Office are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience, ideally gained within a med comms agency.
• Fluent in English, with strong communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning about life sciences and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop a range of scientific/medical education materials.
• Review documents to meet industry standards and client requirements.
• Understand assigned client's product and brand strategy.
• Participate in client meetings, contributing and taking notes.
• Stay updated on trends, regulations, and documentation practices.
• Maintain and update project reference packs and style guides.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

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

Tools

MS Office Suite

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