Remote Medical Writer — AI-Driven Medical Communications

Cactus Life Sciences; Greater London; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Wellness support

Life assurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Cactus Life Sciences is a remote-first medical communications partner seeking a skilled Medical Writer to develop, proofread, and data-check client-ready materials across slides, abstracts, posters, MSL/training decks, infographics, and digital assets. You will collaborate with international pharmaceutical clients, translate complex research into accessible content, and ensure alignment with SOPs and quality standards.

Travel is 2–4 trips per year with opportunities for more.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in medical communications within a pharma company or medical communications agency.
• PhD/MD (Pharmacology) OR PhD (Life Sciences) OR PharmD with a good understanding of clinical research and medical communication.
• Willingness to travel as required, typically 2-4 trips per year.
• Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to perform well under pressure.
• Clear, concise, scientific style of writing, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt writing style to suit different materials and target audiences.
• Literature reviewing and evaluation capabilities.
• Very good working knowledge of MS Office and basic knowledge of biostatistics.
• Shows an eagerness to learn and apply AI tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Use scientific expertise to develop (write, proofread, and data-check) high-quality, client-ready scientific, medical, and educational materials like slides, abstracts, posters, MSL/training slide decks, infographics, congress and meetings materials, literature searches and reviews, and HCP engagement content according to client and audience needs with excellent attention to detail.
• Perform as a document specialist, provide intellectual input across document types, and contribute to making cutting-edge research accessible to specific audiences as appropriate, by maintaining current awareness of developments across therapeutic areas or disciplines.
• Attend client and other external meetings to support senior team members in finalizing meeting materials, liaising with clients, HCPs, and vendors, and providing project management support as needed. Travel is typically 2-4 trips per year, with opportunities for more if desired.
• Liaise and build trusting and professional relationships with international pharmaceutical clients, healthcare professionals, internal and external stakeholders, including authors, reviewers, and key opinion leaders across therapeutic areas - learning to anticipate their needs.
• Effectively and proactively communicate with team members, authors/faculty, clients, and vendors.
• Attend workshops/seminars/trainings to hone your skills and contribute to organizational objectives.
• Apply your scientific and creative knowledge and work closely with client directors in developing ideas and executing effective medical communications initiatives in the digital space, including publication extenders, creation of infographics, interactive assets, website content, patient narratives, and medical information engagement.
• Ensure all materials follow/comply with client requirements/SOPs, style guides, client templates, client preferences (as applicable), and CACTUS’ internal SOPs. Any updates to either of these items should be made consistently and documents should remain up to date.
• Share best practices and client preferences, thereby contributing to skill development within the medical communications team.

Skills

Medical writing

Scientific communication

Travel flexibility

Editing

Education

PhD/MD in Life Sciences

Tools

MS Office

Biostatistics basics

Job description

Cactus Life Sciences is a remote-first medical communications partner seeking a skilled Medical Writer to develop, proofread, and data-check client-ready materials across slides, abstracts, posters, MSL/training decks, infographics, and digital assets. You will collaborate with international pharmaceutical clients, translate complex research into accessible content, and ensure alignment with SOPs and quality standards.

Travel is 2–4 trips per year with opportunities for more.