Senior Medical Writer

Intellect Group; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development through training

Innovative Culture

Creative opportunities

Job summary

A leading healthcare communications firm is looking for a Senior Medical Writer to lead literature reviews and transform complex datasets into clear narratives. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior writers, and contribute to innovative projects. Candidates must possess strong data storytelling and literature review skills, familiarity with research compliance standards, and a curiosity for AI tools. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities in a creative and scientific environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience conducting systematic literature reviews.
• Strong knowledge of PRISMA and Good Publication Practice.
• Excellent storytelling skills to engage with complex data.
• Experience working with scientific, digital, or creative teams.
• A solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail and strategy.
• Curiosity for AI, digital tools, and new approaches in medical communication.
• Experience with data visualization or digital storytelling tools.
• Experience supporting meta-analyses or RWE projects.
• Understanding of ABPI, GDPR, and compliance in med comms.

Responsibilities

• Lead systematic and targeted literature reviews.
• Design and manage data-extraction frameworks.
• Transform datasets into engaging narratives and visuals.
• Mentoring junior writers and championing high methodological standards.
• Collaborating with data, digital, and design teams on integrated solutions.
• Advising clients on effective data communication and evidence interpretation.
• Contributing ideas to enhance internal AI, digital tools, and platform innovation.

Skills

Data storytelling

Literature review

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Curiosity for AI tools

AI/digital tools curiosity

Meta-analysis / RWE support

Tools

EndNote

Mendeley

Data visualisation tools

Digital storytelling tools

Job description

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits 💰

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and curious Senior Medical Writer to join a forward-thinking team working at the intersection of evidence synthesis, data interpretation, digital storytelling, and scientific communication. If you love uncovering the story within complex datasets and transforming structured evidence into clear, impactful, and engaging narratives, this role is for you. You’ll collaborate with talented colleagues across data, digital, design, and medical communications to deliver high-quality, insight-driven outputs that elevate evidence communication across healthcare.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 🔎 Leading systematic and targeted literature reviews (SLRs/TLRs) and structured evidence projects
• 🗂️ Designing and managing data-extraction frameworks for consistency and accuracy
• 📊 Turning complex datasets into clear narratives, infographics, visuals, and digital outputs
• 👩🏫 Mentoring junior writers and championing high methodological standards
• 🤝 Collaborating with data, digital, and design teams on integrated solutions
• 💡 Advising clients on effective data communication and evidence interpretation
• 🤖 Contributing ideas to enhance internal AI, digital tools, and platform innovation

What We’re Looking For

• 📚 Proven experience conducting SLRs, TLRs, and structured literature reviews
• 📑 Strong knowledge of PRISMA, Good Publication Practice, and reference tools (EndNote/Mendeley)
• 🧠 Excellent data storytelling skills to make complex information accessible and engaging
• 🎨 Experience working with scientific, digital, or creative teams
• 🧩 A solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail and strategy
• ⚙️ Curiosity for AI, digital tools, and new approaches in medical communication
• 📈 Experience with data visualisation or digital storytelling tools
• 🔬 Experience supporting meta-analyses or RWE projects
• 🔒 Understanding of ABPI, GDPR, and compliance in med comms

💰 Competitive Salary & Bonus

📈 Career Development through training, mentorship, and progression

🧠 Innovative Culture blending data, digital, and scientific thinking

🎨 Creative + Scientific Mix with opportunities to shape digital-first approaches

How to Apply

Send over your CV and we’ll be in touch ASAP to arrange an initial conversation. 🚀📩

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Writing/Editing, Health Care Provider, and Science

Industries: Public Relations and Communications Services, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Hospitals and Health Care