Principal Medical Writer, Medical Education, Central London

Carrot Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical communications agency is seeking a Principal Medical Writer to create project materials and manage a team. This role involves collaborating with key opinion leaders, developing projects, and ensuring the quality of deliverables in compliance with regulations. Candidates should hold a degree in life sciences and have editorial experience in medical education settings. Strong desktop publishing skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Good degree in life sciences and training in ABPI code of practice.
• Experience of conference programme development.
• Editorial experience in traditional and multimedia projects.

Responsibilities

• Write a range of project materials including slide decks and reports.
• Manage and direct a team of AMWs, MWs, and SMWs.
• Identify new business opportunities and collaborate with KOLs.

Skills

Editorial experience in a medical education setting

Desktop publishing skills

Knowledge of pharmacology

Education

Good degree in life sciences

Tools

InDesign

Acrobat

Illustrator

Job description

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Principal Medical Writer, Medical Education, Central London, England

Client:

Carrot Recruitment

Location:

England, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

The Role

Principal Medical Writer to write a range of project materials including slide decks and advisory board reports.

• Propose and define the scope of new projects
• Review and sign off project materials
• Identify and directly collaborate with KOLs
• Manage and direct a team of AMWs, MWs and SMWs
• Work with the Scientific Services Director to plan and forecast work
• Identify new business opportunities and participate in presentations to clients

You

• Good degree in life sciences and training in the ABPI code of practice
• Editorial experience in a medical education setting including both traditional and multimedia (video/audio/web interactive) projects.
• Experience of conference programme development
• Desktop publishing skills (InDesign, Acrobat, Illustrator, and print production skills)
• Knowledge of the main principles of pharmacology, evidence-based medicine and drug regulation and governance (e.g. types of clinical trials, role of bodies such as NICE)