Principal Medical Writer

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare communications agency is seeking a Principal Medical Writer to lead high-impact content across various accounts. The role involves strategic direction, collaboration with top-tier clients, and mentoring junior writers, all while engaging in hands-on scientific work. Ideal candidates will have a life sciences background (MSc/PhD) and solid experience in medical communications writing. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement: 3 days in the London office and 2 days remote.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Sabbaticals

Wellness allowance

More benefits available

Qualifications

• Strong background in life sciences required.
• Solid medical communications writing experience needed.
• Confidence in leading teams and partnering with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead on high-impact content across multiple accounts.
• Set strategic direction for projects.
• Mentor junior writers while maintaining hands-on scientific role.

Education

MSc/PhD in Life Sciences

Tools

Medcomms writing experience

Job description

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Client:

Medical Talent

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

We’re looking for a Principal Medical Writer to join a bold, fast-growing agency making serious waves in healthcare communications.

You’ll lead on high-impact content across multiple accounts, set the strategic direction, partner with top-tier clients, and mentor junior writers - all while staying hands-on in science. If you're ready to own your projects and shape the future of a talented team, this one's for you.

• Life sciences background (MSc/PhD ideal)
• Solid medcomms writing experience
• Confident team leader and client partner
• London office 3 days/week | 2 WFH
• Fab benefits (private healthcare, sabbaticals, wellness allowance + more)

Sound like your kind of move? Let’s talk.