Principal Medical Writer - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Precision Medicine Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Medical Writer for a 12-month fixed-term contract, offering the flexibility of fully remote work within the UK. This role is pivotal in developing high-quality, evidence-based content that translates complex scientific concepts into clear clinical benefits. You will collaborate with a talented scientific team, lead client discussions, and contribute to strategic business development. If you have extensive medical writing experience and a passion for impactful communication in the healthcare sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive medical writing experience, preferably from agency, pharma, or CRO environments.
• Proven ability to write for external audiences, including scientific publications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review content to ensure it meets client objectives and quality standards.
• Oversee regulatory review processes and ensure consistency across projects.

Skills

Medical Writing

Oncology

Immunology

Client Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Time Management

Job description

Principal Medical Writer - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Precision AQ is an award-winning global healthcare market access consultancy. We excel at understanding the complex healthcare market and helping clients with product value positioning, access improvement, and launch pricing and contracting.

We are seeking a Principal Medical Writer for a 12-month fixed-term contract, which can be fully remote in the UK.

The main responsibility of the Principal Medical Writer is to develop evidence-based content of the highest editorial quality that meets client objectives and translates science into clinical benefits across medical education, communications, branding, and training. You will be supported by a Scientific Director/Senior Scientific Director and may lead the scientific team, providing expertise and strategies by staying updated on research and marketplace changes affecting the therapeutic area and brand.

Main responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and provide feedback on content to ensure it meets objectives, strategic needs, and quality standards.
• Analyze and interpret complex medical documents and review analyses by junior team members.
• Maintain current knowledge through literature searches and market analysis to ensure content is accurate and relevant.
• Attend medical conferences and assess competitor activity and market opportunities.
• Provide scientific and strategic input to writers, editors, and other staff.
• Oversee regulatory review processes and ensure consistency across projects.
• Assist in designing and attending advisory meetings and workshops.
• Support strategic planning for business development.

Other responsibilities:

• Lead or support client discussions and interactions with external experts.
• Identify and develop new client opportunities within the medical field.

Financial and project management:

• Develop budgets for scientific projects and oversee project timelines.
• Manage freelance resources and support recruitment as needed.

Business development:

• Contribute to strategic planning for growth and participate in pitches and proposals.

Ideal candidate:

• Extensive medical writing experience, preferably from agency, pharma, or CRO environments.
• Experience in Oncology, Influenza/vaccines, Rare diseases, Neurology, or Immunology.
• Proven ability to write for external audiences, including scientific publications and communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, taking ownership of projects.
• Strong time management skills to meet demanding deadlines.
• Experience in client-facing roles with professional interaction skills.

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