Senior Medical Writer

Meet Life Sciences; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Life assurance and income protection

Work mobile phone

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

A leading healthcare communications agency is seeking a Senior Medical Writer based in London (hybrid). The role involves developing scientifically accurate content, reviewing clinical data, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a strong background in medical writing and an advanced life sciences degree. This position offers attractive benefits including 25 days holiday and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Proven medical writing experience within a healthcare communications or medical education agency.
• Excellent attention to detail and project ownership.
• Experience in diverse therapy areas and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging, scientifically accurate content.
• Review clinical data and scientific publications.
• Act as the scientific lead across teams.

Skills

Medical writing experience

Translating scientific concepts

Client presentation skills

Understanding of ABPI guidelines

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, MSc)

Tools

Veeva Promomats

Job description

Senior Medical Writer – Medical Communications

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)

A leading healthcare communications agency is looking for a Senior Medical Writer to join a creative and scientific team dedicated to delivering impactful communications across prescription medicines, medical devices, OTC, animal health and wellness brands. The agency combines scientific depth, strategic thinking and creative excellence to help clients challenge conventions and drive measurable change.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop engaging, scientifically accurate and compliant content across a range of deliverables, including eDetail aids, congress materials, HCP and patient education programs, leavepieces, websites and digital assets.
• Review and interpret clinical data and scientific publications to extract insights that inform communication strategy and creative messaging.
• Take ownership of key accounts, ensuring consistency, accuracy and alignment across all materials.
• Act as the scientific lead across multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration between creative, strategy and client service functions.
• Conduct literature reviews, data analyses and background research to support pitches and campaign development.
• Present scientific and creative work confidently in client meetings and provide scientific counsel throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide guidance and support to junior writers and help build internal scientific expertise.

Skills & Experience

• Advanced degree in a life science discipline (PhD, MSc or equivalent).
• Proven medical writing experience within a healthcare communications or medical education agency.
• Strong ability to translate complex scientific concepts into clear, engaging and strategically relevant communication.
• Demonstrated experience across a wide variety of deliverables and therapy areas.
• Confident in client presentations and discussions, able to build rapport and uncover strategic opportunities.
• Understanding of ABPI guidelines and experience with Veeva Promomats preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, project ownership and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative, proactive and adaptable, thriving in a fast‑paced, creative environment.

Contractual Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance and income protection
• Work mobile phone
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave (after qualifying period)
• Many other non‑contractual benefits!

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Writing/Editing
• Industries: Advertising Services