Senior Medical Writer

Health Unlimited; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical education sector is seeking a Senior Medical Writer to join their team in Soho, London. This hybrid role requires excellent writing skills and a broad understanding of clinical medicine. The successful candidate will collaborate with a talented team, manage editorial processes, and contribute to business growth while ensuring high scientific standards. The company values growth and development, providing a comprehensive benefits package to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible Days

Enhanced Parental Benefits

Pension

Healthcare Cashback

Social Events

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering diverse written outputs.
• Deep understanding of clients’ scientific strategies.
• Mentor and manage team members, fostering development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional educational programs and content.
• Provide scientific counsel and content leadership.
• Lead scientific narrative development for proposals.

Skills

Writing

Leadership

Presentation

Attention to Detail

Job description

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We are Health Unlimited and seeking a Senior Medical Writer to join our Medical Education team in Soho, London. Reporting to the Editorial and Scientific Directors, this is a key role within our agency.

This position is within Rock Unlimited, our Medical Education and Scientific Engagement arm, comprising scientists dedicated to delivering high-quality content, training, and education.

You should possess excellent writing skills and a broad understanding of clinical medicine. You will work on various projects, delivering exceptional educational programs, and be highly organized and proactive to meet client needs. We value growth, development, and exceeding expectations in all accounts.

You will collaborate with a talented team and benefit from experienced colleagues. We seek a strong leader and team player who works well collaboratively, makes strategic decisions confidently, and contributes to business growth.

Please note that this is a hybrid role requiring 1 day per week in our Soho office.

Requirements

Editorial proficiency

• Proven track record of delivering diverse written outputs
• Ability to adapt writing style for different audiences
• Provide editorial guidance and strategic insights
• Create tailored solutions to meet client needs
• Review and approve work from team members
• Experience with medical and commercial projects is advantageous

Strategic and scientific leadership

• Trusted scientific partner and client advisor
• Deep understanding of clients’ scientific strategies
• Provide scientific counsel and content leadership
• Knowledge of multiple therapy areas and ability to quickly learn new ones
• Identify opportunities for account growth and new business

Leadership and team responsibilities

• Mentor and manage team members, fostering development
• Ensure high scientific standards and clinical accuracy
• Contribute to editorial team development and structure
• Manage editorial processes and SOPs

New business responsibilities

• Lead scientific narrative development for proposals
• Present and develop new business ideas
• Drive organic growth with existing clients

Skills

• Manage account deliverables efficiently and accurately
• Strong presentation and proposal development skills
• Excellent grammar and editorial skills
• Outstanding writing and attention to detail
• Understanding of end-user needs (Patients, KOLs, HCPs, clients)

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package supporting work-life balance, health, and career development, including holiday entitlement, flexible days, volunteering leave, enhanced parental benefits, pension, electric car scheme, healthcare cashback, social events, and more.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, accommodating individual needs to foster a reflective and flexible workplace.