Senior Medical Writer

Ashfield MedComms, an Inizio Company; City Of London, Macclesfield, Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical communications firm is seeking a Senior Medical Writer to join their oncology publications team. The role involves developing scientifically accurate publications, interpreting complex data, and collaborating with global clients to meet high ethical and scientific standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in medical communications, particularly in oncology, and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Great compensation package, including pension and private medical

Flexible working options

Ongoing training and career development

Supportive and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Writing experience in medical communications, specifically publications.
• Understanding of oncology and clinical research.
• Familiarity with peer-review process and GPP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver peer-reviewed manuscripts and publications.
• Interpret and communicate complex oncology data.
• Partner with clients for publication development and submission.
• Ensure adherence to publication guidelines and quality standards.
• Collaborate to deliver impactful scientific communications.
• Mentor and support associate writers.

Skills

Medical communications writing

Understanding of oncology therapeutic landscapes

Interpretation of clinical trial data

Knowledge of publication guidelines

Collaboration with clients and experts

Job description

London, United Kingdom; Macclesfield, United Kingdom; Manchester, United Kingdom

Senior Medical Writer – Oncology Publications

Location: Hybrid / Remote (UK based only)

Reports to: Senior Scientific Director or Account Lead, Publications

About Ashfield MedComms

At Ashfield MedComms, part of Inizio Medical, we bring together scientific expertise, creativity, and collaboration to deliver communications that transform healthcare understanding and patient outcomes.

Our teams partner with the world's leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver strategic and impactful scientific publications, medical education, and communication programs.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Medical Writer to join our expanding oncology publications team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on the latest oncology portfolios and shape the scientific narratives behind some of the most life changing cancer therapies in development and practice.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Medical Writer focused on oncology publications, you'll play a central role in the development of scientifically accurate, strategically aligned, and compliant publications — including abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and slide decks.

You’ll work with internal scientific and client services teams, collaborating with global clients and experts to ensure delivery of content that meets the highest scientific and ethical standards.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver peer-reviewed manuscripts, congress abstracts and posters, publication plans, and presentations following client strategy and timelines.
• Interpret complex oncology data and communicate it with diverse audiences.
• Partner with clients, authors, and opinion leaders to manage publication development from outline through submission.
• Ensure all deliverables follow Good Publication Practice (GPP) and ICMJE guidelines and internal quality standards.
• Collaborate with account teams, editorial, and creative colleagues to deliver cohesive and impactful communications.
• Contribute scientific insight and quality review across oncology publication deliverables.
• Support the mentoring and development of associate writers.

About You

• Writing experience in medical communications, with expertise in publications writing.
• Understanding of oncology therapeutic landscapes, clinical trial data, and translational research.
• Working knowledge of publication guidelines and the peer-review process.

Why Join Ashfield MedComms

At Ashfield, we believe in the power of science to make a difference — and the power of people to make it happen. Joining us means becoming part of a global network that values curiosity, collaboration, and learning.

We offer:

• Great compensation package that includes pension and private medical.
• Flexible working options
• Ongoing training and career development through Inizio Medical's learning platform
• A supportive, inclusive culture where you can grow your expertise

Join us — and help bring oncology innovation to life.

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

As set forth in Inizio's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.