Scientific Project Lead - Medical Communications

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Scientific Project Lead to guide a talented medical writing team. This role involves overseeing high-quality editorial projects, fostering client relationships, and providing scientific oversight on complex initiatives. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company offers a supportive environment where you can thrive. If you have a strong background in medical writing and a passion for improving patient outcomes, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Wellbeing Initiatives

Flexible Working Practices

Qualifications

• 4+ years of medical writing experience in agency or in-house settings.
• Strong background in scientific content development and client management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the medical writing team for various medical communications initiatives.
• Deliver high-quality materials and ensure timely execution of projects.

Skills

Medical Writing

Client Relationship Management

Scientific Content Development

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

PharmD

PhD

Job description

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Scientific Project Lead - Medical Communications, London

Client:

Avalere Health

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

About Avalere Health Guided by a single mission to make EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE, our Advisory, Medical, and Marketing capabilities work together to ensure every patient is identified, supported, treated, and cared for equally. Avalere Health is a global strategic partner dedicated to solving major health challenges at scale. We are united across the product lifecycle, understanding every aspect of life, health, and the human condition. Our goal is to build a healthcare system where no patient is left behind. We leverage our proprietary model, Making, combining strategic tools and human ingenuity, and SenseMaking to turn challenges into opportunities. Our diverse and passionate team, known as Makers, strives daily to make EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE. We are part of the Disability Confident Scheme, ensuring fair interview processes for candidates with disabilities or neurodiversity. Applicants needing adjustments can specify this in their application.

Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits

Location: UK, hybrid or remote

About the role

You will lead the medical writing team for accounts requiring multiple writers to meet content demands of medical communications initiatives, or lead multiple accounts. Responsibilities include client service and providing high-quality editorial oversight from planning to review and completion.

What you'll do

• Deliver high-quality material through hands-on project delivery and oversight across various project types including publications and medical affairs.
• Guide the scientific team on daily tasks and ensure accurate, high-quality, timely execution of scientific projects.
• Provide scientific oversight for large or complex projects, briefing and guiding less experienced writers.
• Serve as the client's scientific contact, communicating scientific matters effectively to the team and other scientific leads.
• Build excellent client relationships through trusted project delivery.
• Collaborate with project management, client services, and editorial teams to ensure the scientific team's well-being and efficiency, helping prioritize workloads.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences; PharmD or PhD preferred.
• Ideally 4+ years of medical writing experience, in agency or in-house.
• Strong background in scientific content development across project types.
• Leadership and mentoring experience with junior writers.
• Experience managing client relationships and serving as a key contact.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory guidelines for medical communications.

What we can offer

At Avalere Health, we empower our employees with tools, skills, and support to develop and thrive. Our culture emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and community engagement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including pension, private medical insurance, wellbeing initiatives, and flexible working practices. We encourage all applicants to read our company policies before applying.