Principal Medical Writer

Media Contacts Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Social events and calendar

Mentorship support

Variety of therapeutic areas

Access to a sociable central office

Zusammenfassung

A leading healthcare communications agency in London is seeking a Principal Medical Writer to join their team. You'll lead the development of high-quality scientific content for various medical communications projects, working closely with internal and external stakeholders. Ideally, you have a solid background in medical communications and a degree in life sciences. Enjoy a flexible working environment with sociable office access and a supportive culture focused on your growth.

Qualifikationen

• Solid medical communications agency experience.
• Minimum degree level education in life sciences.
• Ability to manage multiple project deadlines.

Aufgaben

• Lead development of scientific content for medical communications.
• Provide strategic input across accounts.
• Review and mentor other writers.

Kenntnisse

Healthcare agency experience

Scientific background in life sciences

Strong communication skills

Project management

Adaptability

Ausbildung

Degree in life sciences

Jobbeschreibung

This range is provided by Media Contacts Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Senior Recruitment Consultant | PR, Communications and Advertising

After an exciting rebrand this integrated healthcare communications agency is looking for a Principal Medical Writer to join their medical communications team. The agency has had an incredibly exciting few years including moving into amazing new offices on the river Thames with its sister agencies, growing its US presence, and investing significantly in growth, particularly in new junior talent. Their capabilities and projects are very broad covering medical affairs, commercial & marketing, market access & HEOR, clinical trials, comms, advocacy and PR.

If you have solid healthcare agency experience and want to join an agency working at the forefront of life-changing communications, then this is the perfect opportunity.

(N.B The company operate hybrid working, 3 days in their London office. They have great flexibility around working core hours, to allow for greater flex for employees in their working day).

The Principal Medical Writer

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of high-quality scientific content across a range of medical communications materials (e.g. manuscripts, slide decks, meeting materials, MSL resources, digital content).
• Provide strategic input and scientific leadership across accounts, ensuring content aligns with client objectives and therapy area developments.
• Review and edit work produced by other writers, offering guidance and mentoring to support their development.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (client services, editorial, design) and external stakeholders (clients, authors, KOLs) to ensure timely and accurate project delivery.
• Contribute to new business development by supporting proposals, pitches, and providing scientific insight during client meetings.

Requirements

• Medical communications agency experience up to at least SMW
• Strong scientific background, educated to a minimum degree level in life sciences
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to adapt to new therapy areas, projects and accounts
• A passion for healthcare and making a difference through communications

What you will get in return

• An agency with a truly flexible approach, no pressure to be in the office, however access to a very sociable and buzzy central London office as much as you wish
• Everyone has two line managers and one mentor to support your development and growth
• An exciting social calendar including wine & cheese nights, Halloween party, etc.
• Opportunity to get involved with various electives such as pro bono work, volunteering, social committee, and DE&I initiatives
• A huge variety of work in different therapy areas including diabetes, obesity, gastro, Alzheimer’s, women’s health, cardiovascular, vaccines, neurology, rare diseases to name a few

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Writing/Editing and Research

Industries

• Public Relations and Communications Services
• Public Health
• Advertising Services