Remote Medical Editor — 3-Month FTC (UK)

Havas Lynx Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting holiday allowance 28 days +

Early Friday finish

Life insurance

Company pension

Job summary

Havas Lynx Group in Coventry is seeking a Medical Editor for a 3‑month FTC, with remote UK-based candidates considered. You will ensure medical content is precise, clear and compliant, supporting the medical writing team across therapy areas.

You will liaise with clients and pharmaceutical partners, uphold ABPI guidelines, and help deliver quality work on tight timelines while maintaining scientific rigor.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a Medical Editor in an agency setting is a must—we will not be able to consider grads or anyone outside of an agency setting.
• Experience working with global pharmaceutical companies.
• Experience working directly with clients.
• A solid scientific background and experience working on a number of therapeutic areas.
• Learning and understanding new therapy areas quickly and comprehensively, inspiring confidence with the client.
• A degree in Science.
• Understanding of clinical research, drug development process, and industry guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the information and data is correct and accurate.
• Use your proofreading skills to ensure materials are medically correct.
• Demonstrate your knowledge of medical editing across a range of materials.
• Have an understanding of the industry codes of practice and legislation including ABPI.
• Know your clients and their projects inside and out including therapy areas and portfolios.
• Work directly with other members of the medical writing teams to ensure the projects and objectives are met.
• Assist on pitches and client account work.
• Adhere to budgets and timelines, keeping the team updated with any alterations or changes made.

Skills

Medical editing

Agency experience

Pharma experience

ABPI knowledge

Client liaison

Therapy areas knowledge

Education

Science degree

Job description

Havas Lynx Group in Coventry is seeking a Medical Editor for a 3‑month FTC, with remote UK-based candidates considered. You will ensure medical content is precise, clear and compliant, supporting the medical writing team across therapy areas.

You will liaise with clients and pharmaceutical partners, uphold ABPI guidelines, and help deliver quality work on tight timelines while maintaining scientific rigor.