Senior Medical Writer

Costello Medical; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Annual flexible benefits allowance

Job summary

Costello Medical is expanding its Medical Communications team and seeks an experienced Senior Medical Writer to lead diverse projects, deliver high‑quality content, and manage client relationships. The role is based at our Cambridge HQ with offices in London, Manchester, and Bristol, and offers hybrid working after probation.

The candidate will guide publications and medical affairs, plan workstreams, review junior staff, and support business development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in an agency setting, with a proven track record in medical communications (publications, medical affairs, or both).
• Excellent written English, scientific writing skills, and ability to tailor content to different audiences.
• Strong project management skills to deliver work within agreed timelines.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and data presentation.
• Technical knowledge to advise clients on content strategy and approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee medical communications projects across publications and medical affairs, ensuring exceptional quality and timely delivery.
• Plan project work, allocate resources, and monitor progress to meet client expectations.
• Review junior colleagues’ work, provide constructive feedback, and maintain high standards of accuracy and clarity.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing strategic input at project initiation and updates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities to expand services within existing accounts and building strong client relationships.
• Take on additional responsibilities such as budgeting, project finance, and line‑management of interns as the role evolves.

Skills

Written English

Project management

Client relationships

Content strategy

Education

UK 2.1 degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Senior Medical Writer – Costello Medical

Role Summary

Costello Medical is expanding its Medical Communications team and seeks an experienced Senior Medical Writer to lead diverse projects, deliver high‑quality content, and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee medical communications projects across publications and medical affairs, ensuring exceptional quality and timely delivery.
• Plan project work, allocate resources, and monitor progress to meet client expectations.
• Review junior colleagues’ work, provide constructive feedback, and maintain high standards of accuracy and clarity.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing strategic input at project initiation and updates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities to expand services within existing accounts and building strong client relationships.
• Take on additional responsibilities such as budgeting, project finance, and line‑management of interns as the role evolves.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in an agency setting, with a proven track record in medical communications (publications, medical affairs, or both).
• Excellent written English, scientific writing skills, and ability to tailor content to different audiences.
• Strong project management skills to deliver work within agreed timelines.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and data presentation.
• Technical knowledge to advise clients on content strategy and approach.
• Degree in a scientific discipline (minimum UK 2.1); acceptable specialisms include biology, chemistry, pharmacy, medicine and related fields.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality standards.
• Proven ability to build and sustain client relationships and deliver outstanding customer service under competing demands.
• Motivational leadership and capacity to support team development.

Location

This role is available at our Global Headquarters in Cambridge and at London, Manchester, and Bristol offices.

Working Arrangements

Hybrid working model: after probation you may work from home up to 50% of your time; during probation you can work from home up to 2 days per week.

Benefits

• Base salary £50,000 – £55,000 per annum with discretionary profit‑share bonuses paid twice per year.
• 4% employer pension contribution.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank and public holidays.
• Flexible working hours; start as late as 10 am and finish early as 4:30 pm with up to 90‑minute break.
• Annual flexible benefits allowance £1,000.
• Holiday buy‑and‑sell scheme up to 4 additional days per year.
• Fully paid 4‑week sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service.
• Private medical insurance, critical illness cover, income protection, life assurance.
• Cycle‑to‑work, season ticket travel loan, electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes.
• Global travel insurance for leisure use.
• Two paid volunteering days per year.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and a cover letter via our online application form, explaining why you are suitable for the role and why you would like to join Costello Medical.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion.