Senior Medical Writer

Havas Health & You; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare communications agency is seeking a Senior Medical Writer in London. The role involves creating impactful content, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior writers. Ideal candidates have agency experience and knowledge of industry regulations. Enjoy a hybrid working environment with numerous benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Holiday Allowance

Flexible Holiday Options

Early Finish on Fridays

Enhanced Family Leave

Learning Support

Sabbaticals

Travel Loans

Life Insurance

Healthcare Benefits

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years of agency experience in creative/promotional medical writing.
• Knowledge of ABPI guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Create original content for various media and audiences.
• Mentor junior team members and support their development.
• Collaborate with Client Services to develop innovative solutions.

Skills

Medical Writing

Creative Writing

Client Relationship Management

Tools

Zinc

Veeva

Job description

Agency: Havas Lynx

Job Description:

Requirement: Prior experience in a creative healthcare communications agency (advertising/marketing) across promotional materials is essential.

Are you passionate about creating advertising that informs and transforms lives within the healthcare sector?

At Havas Lynx, a global healthcare communications agency, we combine creativity, expertise, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare fields. Our communications resonate with audiences and meet high standards of healthcare advertising.

We aim to drive meaningful change through experience, innovation, and a proven track record. We work closely with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and pharmaceutical brands to navigate complex healthcare challenges. Our approach integrates strategic insights, scientific knowledge, creativity, and digital innovation to craft impactful campaigns.

Our team of over 400 professionals in Manchester and London has a history of over 35 years. You can explore our culture through our YouTube #LYNXLife playlist, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Every achievement—saving lives, generating revenue, influencing policies, winning awards—is thanks to our dedicated team.

Note: This role is based in London with a hybrid working arrangement requiring office attendance on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

Role Summary:

As a Senior Medical Writer, you will collaborate with internal teams to add value, guide projects, and ensure high-quality, appropriate copy aligned with the brief. You will also work with Client Services to manage client relationships and represent the Copy function effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work on client brand activities, becoming the primary writer across multiple clients and therapy areas.
2. Create original content for various media and audiences, adhering to industry codes and brand objectives.
3. Produce and edit copy suitable for different media, considering UX and project flow.
4. Collaborate with Client Services to develop innovative solutions that exceed client expectations.
5. Mentor junior team members and support their development.
6. Maintain and expand knowledge of industry regulations (e.g., ABPI Code of Practice) and medical approval processes (Zinc, Veeva).

Ideal Candidate:

• At least 3+ years of agency experience in creative/promotional medical writing.
• Experience in a creative healthcare communications agency with promotional materials.
• Therapeutic experience in diagnostics is a plus.
• Global experience and line management/mentoring skills are desirable.
• Knowledge of ABPI guidelines.
• Experience working with global pharmaceutical companies and creative briefs.

Note: Recent graduates with no agency experience are not suitable for this role, but other junior or graduate roles are available.

What We Offer:

• Supportive environment with learning and growth opportunities.
• Investment in #LYNXLife and #LXAcademy programs.
• Benefits include hybrid working, holiday allowance, flexible holiday options, early finish on Fridays, seasonal hours, enhanced family leave, learning support, sabbaticals, travel loans, cycle scheme, life insurance, pension, company events, volunteer days, wellbeing programs, healthcare benefits, and Employee Assistance Programme.

Join us to make a meaningful impact together.

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Contract Type: Permanent

Equal Opportunity Statement: We are committed to equal opportunities and do not discriminate based on age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability, or other factors unrelated to job performance.