Principal Medical Writer / Associate Scientific Director - Oncology Publications

pobl.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent consultancy seeks a Senior or Principal Medical Writer specializing in publications for a high-profile oncology account. This remote or hybrid position requires strong leadership in content delivery, ensuring scientific integrity and strategic alignment. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in medical writing within a communications agency, alongside a life science degree and a passion for mentoring junior staff. Immediate applications encouraged.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' medical writing experience in a medical communications agency.
• Experience in briefing and reviewing work while mentoring junior writers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of scientific materials across accounts.
• Act as primary scientific point of contact for clients and external experts.
• Oversee quality standards by reviewing and mentoring junior writers.

Skills

Medical writing

Client relationship management

Editing and mentoring

Education

Life science degree

MSc or PhD

Job description

pobl. is a talent consultancy specialising in medical communications, healthcare advertising and market access. We work with international clients on a range of hiring needs, from entry-level to executive appointments.

We're hiring for a Principal Medical Writer or Associate Scientific Director specialising in publications for a high-profile oncology account at a leading MedComms agency.

This opportunity is for a seasoned senior or principal medical writer ready to oversee the scientific integrity of account workstreams. Available on a remote or hybrid basis, the role involves autonomous leadership of content delivery, ensuring strategic alignment and high-quality output while managing client relationships and internal team development.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the development of scientific materials across accounts, ensuring content is strategically aligned and suitable for the intended audience.
• Act as the primary scientific point of contact for clients and external experts, leading meetings and providing strategic guidance.
• Oversee quality standards by briefing, reviewing, and mentoring junior writers to ensure accuracy and adherence to editorial processes.

The experience you'll need

• A life science degree is required, with a higher degree (MSc or PhD) considered desirable.
• A minimum of 5 years' medical writing experience gained within a medical communications agency setting.
• Demonstrated experience in briefing and reviewing work, alongside previous responsibility for mentoring or line management.

Please apply via the job advert for immediate consideration with your CV. We'd be delighted to hear from you.