Principal Medical Writer / Associate Scientific Director - Oncology Publications

pobl.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical consultancy in the UK is seeking a Principal Medical Writer or Associate Scientific Director for a high-profile oncology account. This role is ideal for a seasoned writer ready to lead content delivery while ensuring scientific integrity. Responsibilities include developing scientific materials, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior writers. This position offers remote or hybrid work options and requires a life science degree along with significant medical writing experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' medical writing experience in a medical communications agency.
• Experience in briefing and reviewing work, with responsibilities in mentoring.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medical writing

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior writers

Education

Life science degree

Higher 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.