Scientific Content Manager

Cerba Research; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in the UK seeks a Scientific Content Manager to craft engaging narratives translating complex scientific data. This full-time role focuses on creating and managing content for various platforms, ensuring alignment with global marketing objectives. The ideal candidate has a strong scientific background, proven content writing experience, and knowledge of SEO practices.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative cross-functional environment

Global exposure to diverse markets

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a lead content writer or copywriter in a scientific or healthcare environment.
• Skilled in developing long-form scientific content and shorter promotional materials.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific concepts into engaging narratives.
• Comfortable collaborating cross-functionally with project teams and marketing colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Create persuasive, engaging content for digital and print platforms.
• Develop content strategies that align with marketing objectives.
• Manage content workflows, including quality review and editing.

Skills

Content creation

SEO best practices

Strategic thinking

Scientific writing

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a Life Science discipline

Job description

Overview

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We’re looking for a creative and strategic Content Manager to craft compelling stories that bring our scientific expertise and global impact to life. As a key member of our Marketing team, you’ll translate complex concepts into content that inspires, informs, and engages audiences across the life sciences sector.

Location and Employment Type

Location: Remote, UK

Full time

Responsibilities

• Create persuasive, engaging, and on-brand content for digital and print platforms including website, blogs, email campaigns, social media, and promotional materials.
• Develop content strategies that align with Cerba Research’s global marketing objectives.
• Translate complex scientific information into accessible and compelling copy.
• Incorporate SEO best practices to maximise visibility and engagement.
• Manage content workflows, including quality review, editing, and analytics-driven optimization.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, design, and scientific experts to ensure content accuracy and impact.
• Stay current with industry trends to continuously refine messaging and storytelling approaches.

About Cerba Research

With over 40 years of clinical research expertise, Cerba Research has built a unique offering of services, including clinical trial management, specialty lab and biomarker services, and medical devices and diagnostics solutions. We support clients from research and development through clinical studies and commercialisation of therapies. Combining deep therapeutic understanding with the capacity and global reach of a central lab, Cerba Research provides early scientific insights that optimise protocol development and accelerate the delivery of innovative treatments to patients worldwide.

Why Join Us?

• Scientific Storytelling with Purpose – You’ll be at the forefront of translating complex scientific data into meaningful narratives that help advance healthcare and innovation.
• Cross-Functional Influence – Collaborate with global marketing, scientific, and operational teams to shape how Cerba Research communicates its unique value to clients and partners.
• Global Scope – Work with colleagues and clients across multiple continents, gaining exposure to diverse markets and cutting-edge clinical research.
• Professional Growth – Develop your content, strategy, and leadership skills within a rapidly evolving organisation committed to learning and innovation.

About You

You are a strategic, hands-on writer with a strong scientific foundation and a passion for clear, compelling storytelling. You combine creativity with a solid understanding of the life sciences and digital marketing to deliver high-impact content that resonates with global audiences.

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a Life Science discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a lead content writer or copywriter in a scientific or healthcare environment, ideally within a CRO, CDMO, biotech, or related life sciences organisation.
• Skilled in developing long-form scientific content (e.g., white papers, technical blogs, thought leadership) and shorter promotional materials for digital channels and social media.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific concepts into engaging, accessible narratives. Experience across genomics, histopathology, immunoassays, flow cytometry, and NGS would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of customer journeys, digital content strategy, and SEO-driven writing for web and campaigns.
• Comfortable collaborating cross-functionally with project teams, marketing colleagues, and external creative agencies.
• Experience managing or contributing to large-scale website projects and content restructures is a plus.
• Self-motivated, organised, and capable of working within agile, global environments.
• Fluent in English, with excellent attention to tone, grammar, and scientific accuracy.

Travel

Minimal, as required.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research