Senior Medical Copywriter Hybrid

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical communications agency is actively hiring for both Senior Copywriters and Copywriters. This role offers an opportunity to join a dynamic team, crafting scientifically sound content for various therapy areas while contributing to the agency's internal culture and creative excellence.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working environment

Work From Anywhere policy (up to 20 days/year abroad)

25+ days holiday (increases with tenure)

Annual Wellbeing Allowance

Private health insurance (including family)

Enhanced family and women’s health policies

Summer Fridays (early finishes June–August)

2 paid volunteer days per year

Opportunities for international secondments

Ongoing learning & development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in promotional medical writing.
• Life sciences degree preferred.
• Strong logical thinking and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Create imaginative copy communicating complex scientific information.
• Act as a scientific lead on assigned brands.
• Collaborate with art directors on creative concepts.

Skills

Creative flair

Logical thinking

Storytelling

Ability to write persuasive content

Knowledge of ABPI Code of Practice

Education

Life sciences degree (MSc or PhD)

Tools

Zinc

Veeva Vault

Job description

Job Description

We are working with a leading medical communications agency that's actively hiring both Senior Copywriters and Copywriters. To be considered, you must have prior experience working in a medical communications agency — this is essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, creative, and growing team that takes pride in crafting compelling, scientifically sound content across a wide range of therapy areas.

What They’re Looking For:

They’re seeking candidates with passion, initiative, and ambition — this role offers room to grow and influence the agency's creative output, internal culture, and reputation on a global scale.

You’ll be expected to:

• Create imaginative and engaging copy that communicates complex scientific information clearly and accurately
• Act as a scientific lead on your assigned brands
• Collaborate closely with art directors to develop impactful creative concepts and headlines
• Participate in client meetings and pitches
• Apply strong knowledge of the ABPI Code of Practice and use tools like Zinc and Veeva Vault

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years' experience in a promotional medical writing role at a healthcare agency (essential)
• Life sciences degree (MSc or PhD )
• Creative flair with the ability to write persuasive, engaging content
• Strong logical thinking and storytelling skills
• Comfortable challenging briefs and contributing to strategic discussions

Perks & Benefits:

• Flexible/hybrid working environment
• “Work From Anywhere” policy (up to 20 days/year abroad)
• 25+ days holiday (increases with tenure)
• Annual Wellbeing Allowance
• Private health insurance (including family) & travel insurance
• Enhanced family and women’s health policies
• Summer Fridays (early finishes June–August)
• 2 paid volunteer days per year
• Opportunities for international secondments across global offices
• Ongoing learning & development programs, mentoring, and career support