Senior Medical Writer

EMJ; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical communications company in London is seeking an experienced Senior Medical Writer to create high-quality medical content and mentor junior writers. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in medical writing and a relevant PhD or PharmD. This role involves managing multiple projects, ensuring timely and compliant delivery of educational materials, making it an exciting opportunity for growth and professional development. The company offers competitive benefits including healthcare, flexible working, and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Bupa medical cashback

Aviva private medical insurance

Bike to Work scheme

25 days holiday plus additional days

1.5-Hour Gym Lunch

Enhanced maternity leave

Legendary Summer Ball and Christmas celebrations

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of experience in medical writing and grant proposals.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience in mentoring junior writers.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, scientifically rigorous content.
• Lead and manage multiple projects delivering educational content.
• Mentor junior writers and help develop their skills.

Skills

Medical writing experience

Project management

Mentoring

Strong communication

Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations

Education

PhD or PharmD in scientific or healthcare-related field

Job description

Step Up with EMJ as a Senior Medical Writer!

Are you an experienced Medical Writer ready to take your expertise to the next level? EMJ is looking for a Senior Medical Writer to elevate our content creation, mentor rising talent, and help drive the future of medical education.

What You’ll Do:

• Create high-quality, scientifically rigorous content across a wide range of medical articles, including symposium reviews and KOL interviews within various therapy areas.
• Assist in developing grant proposals by writing educational needs assessments, gap analyses, learning objectives, agendas, and content summaries.
• Lead and manage multiple projects, ensuring on‑time delivery of top‑tier educational content in collaboration with our Commercial and Publishing teams.
• Mentor junior writers by reviewing their work, leading workshops, and providing valuable feedback to help them sharpen their skills.
• Take a proactive approach to research and project briefs, digging deep into scientific data, journal articles, and congress materials to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Develop and oversee multimedia content such as webinars, podcasts, and infographics, ensuring each project not only meets but exceeds client expectations.
• Attend international congresses, presenting and selecting key scientific sessions for coverage, keeping yourself and the team ahead of industry trends.
• Build strong relationships with clients and KOLs, becoming the go‑to expert for high‑quality, compliant medical communications.
• Ensure all content adheres to ethical, legal, and regulatory standards, maintaining the highest scientific quality in every project.

Who you are:

• You have a higher academic degree (PhD, PharmD preferred) in a scientific, medical, or healthcare‑related field.
• You bring 3+ years of experience in medical writing, CME and grant proposals.
• Your organisational skills are top‑notch—you can juggle multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment while always meeting deadlines.
• Experience in mentoring, to guide junior writers and elevate the whole team’s output.
• Experience building strong client relationships and handling feedback with creativity and professionalism.
• Broad knowledge across various therapeutic areas with the ability to adapt and thrive in new subjects as needed.
• A solid understanding of pharmaceutical regulations and the importance of compliance in healthcare communications.

Key Information

• Reports to: Head of Client Services
• Hours: 8.30am – 5pm, Mon‑Fri
• Location: This role is based onsite in our London/Moorgate office
• High Performance working: Up to 2 days flexibility to work from home (FT in office during probation)

About EMJ

EMJ's purpose is to elevate the quality of healthcare globally, by supporting all healthcare professionals with free and easy access to medical journals and lifelong learning opportunities. We do this to create Gold Medal Winners, enabling healthcare professionals to become the best versions of themselves. Similarly we equip our employees with all the skills, tools and knowledge they need to be in the top 10% of what they do and create Gold Medal Winners in the company. At EMJ, we believe in…

• Taking care of your own: We all need to be proactive and responsible for our own actions. This will lead to an inspiring place to work that we are all proud of.
• Going the extra mile: Always give your best performance, this will create a team that is different to anything else, full of hard working, gold medal winners.
• Entire buy in: Everyone has loyalty to our vision, values, culture, and the long‑term goals of EMJ. We are committed to doing so in a positive and passionate way.

What's in it for you:

• Grow with us – this is a high‑impact role with opportunities for progression and the chance to shape the future of the EMJ brand and content strategy.
• Enjoy Bupa medical cashback after passing probation and Aviva private medical insurance after one year, keeping you covered when it matters most.
• Our Bike to Work scheme helps you save money and stay active on your commute.
• Start with 25 days of holiday, plus an extra day for each year of service (up to 30 days!).
• 1.5‑Hour Gym Lunch: Make time for fitness with an extended lunch break so you can hit the gym without the rush. Whether it’s joining our Run Club or Football group, we’ve got your fitness goals covered!
• We offer enhanced maternity leave, ensuring time to bond with your baby.
• From our legendary Summer Ball to festive Christmas celebrations, we love bringing everyone together.

Application process:

Your CV will be reviewed by the Recruitment team. If successful, we will be in touch to arrange a 20‑30 min video call. Following this there will be a writing task and a 2‑stage interview process, one focused on competencies and one on the EMJ values.