Scientific Team Lead

Albion Rye Associates; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical communications agency is seeking a Medical Team Lead to oversee scientific operations and mentor junior writers. In this role, you'll manage client relationships and ensure high-quality content delivery across various therapy areas. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in medical writing and a passion for leadership. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive agency culture focused on development.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Enhanced leave policies

Wellbeing allowance

Social events

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Senior Medical Writer within a MedComms agency.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and operational leadership for internal teams and client accounts.
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior writers, supporting their growth and career progression.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality content across multiple therapy areas.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client communication

Job description

Overview

Medical Team Lead – Medical Communications

Location: London / Manchester / Hybrid (2 days office-based) / Remote flexibility

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 plus benefits

Albion Rye Associates are exclusively supporting a fast-growing medical communications agency with an exciting opportunity for a Scientific/Medical Team Lead. This role is perfect for an experienced Senior Medical Writer ready to step up into leadership, combining scientific content creation with mentoring and team development.

The Opportunity

• Provide scientific and operational leadership for internal teams and client accounts
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior writers, supporting their growth and career progression
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality, strategically aligned content across multiple therapy areas
• Build strong relationships with clients, ensuring excellence in delivery and long-term partnerships
• Manage project resources, budgets, and timelines effectively

What you will bring to the role

• Significant experience as a Senior Medical Writer within a MedComms agency
• A genuine passion for leadership, coaching, and developing others
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and guidelines

Why Join?

• A people-first agency culture with excellent progression opportunities
• A supportive environment that values leadership development
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including private healthcare, enhanced leave policies, wellbeing allowance, and social events

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Medical Writer who is ready to step into a leadership role, driving both people development and scientific excellence. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity – apply today for immediate consideration.