Principal Medical Writer, Medical Communications

RBW Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading med comms agency is seeking a Principal Medical Writer to lead content development and manage client relationships. Ideal candidates will have at least a BSc in life sciences and relevant experience in medical communications. The position offers hybrid working and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc level education in life sciences, MSc/PhD advantageous.
• Experience in a medical communications agency at PMW level.
• Expertise in various medcomms activities including publications.
• In-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and regulations.
• Excellent client-facing and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead content development for allocated accounts.
• Manage client relationships and contribute to scientific strategy.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Review and mentor junior writers.

Skills

Scientific expertise

Client facing skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations

Education

BSc in life sciences

MSc/PhD in life sciences

Job description

Principal Medical Writer, Medical Communications

A leading med comms agency is looking for a Principal Medical Writer to join their successful and collaborative team.

Known for their in-depth scientific expertise and high-quality execution, this agency works in partnership with leading pharma organisations to develop strategic, multi-channel programmes that deliver positive changes in healthcare. Their work includes meetings and symposia, medical education and publications, covering an interesting variety of therapeutic areas including Oncology, Immunology and Rare Diseases.

As PMW you’ll lead content development for allocated accounts. You will manage client relationships, contribute to scientific strategy, and ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget. You’ll also review the work of junior writers and help to mentor and develop them.

You’ll be joining a friendly and sociable team, and enjoy hybrid working as well as an excellent benefits package.

Requirements

• A high level of scientific expertise, with minimum BSc level education in life sciences (MSc/PhD advantageous)
• Experience in a medical communications agency setting to PMW level.
• Expertise across a broad range of medcomms activities including publications.
• In depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and associated regulations.
• Superb client facing and leadership skills.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Writing/Editing, Project Management, and Science

Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Writing and Editing, and Marketing Services