Principal Medical Writer - Remote or Hybrid - Med Ed

ZipRecruiter; Altrincham; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical communications agency is looking for a Principal Medical Writer to deliver high-quality scientific content. This role offers flexible remote or hybrid working options and competitive salary. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of medical writing experience and expertise in Oncology. Join a dynamic team that values scientific excellence and career growth.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Highly competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Dynamic team culture

Qualifications

• 4+ years of medical writing experience within a UK-based Medical Communications agency.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality content across various formats.
• Strong expertise in Oncology or desire to expand knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of clear and engaging scientific content.
• Mentor and support junior writers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams.

Skills

Medical writing experience

Collaboration

Subject matter expertise

Job description

Overview

Principal Medical Writer – Leading Medical Communications agency

Fully Remote (UK) or Hybrid | Competitive Salary & Benefits

The Role

As a Principal Medical Writer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality scientific content across a range of projects. You’ll develop expertise in key therapeutic areas – including Oncology – while collaborating closely with a versatile team spanning medical education, digital, creative, analytics, client services, and publications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of clear, engaging, and scientifically accurate content across diverse projects.
• Act as a subject matter expert, ensuring scientific excellence in all deliverables.
• Mentor and support junior writers, helping them grow and thrive.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with colleagues across medical, creative, digital, and client service teams.

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

• 4+ years of medical writing experience within a UK-based Medical Communications agency.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality content across a variety of formats and therapy areas.
• Strong expertise in Oncology (or the desire to expand your knowledge).
• A collaborative mindset, with confidence in leading projects and contributing strategically.

What’s on Offer

• Flexible working – fully remote (UK-based) or hybrid options.
• A highly competitive salary with an excellent benefits package.
• Clear scope for career progression and professional development.
• The chance to work in a dynamic, fun, and supportive team culture.

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career with an agency that truly values scientific excellence and its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today for full details – interviews are happening ASAP.

Please note: To be considered, you must have at least 4 years’ medical writing experience within a UK-based MedComms agency and full rights to work in the UK.