Senior Medical Writer / Copywriter

X4 Life Sciences; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare communications agency is seeking an experienced Senior Medical Writer to join their team. This hybrid role focuses on creating compelling promotional materials while blending scientific depth with creative storytelling. The ideal candidate will have strong project leadership skills and the ability to manage client relationships effectively. Responsibilities include developing materials, reviewing clinical studies, and acting as the scientific lead across assigned brands. This is a permanent position based in Greater London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Medical Writer or in a similar role.
• Strong ability to blend scientific depth with creativity.
• Experience in healthcare communications and promotional materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop promotional materials including digital tools and educational content.
• Review clinical studies and publications for key messages.
• Act as scientific lead, ensuring consistency in messaging.
• Collaborate with account teams and creatives.

Skills

Scientific writing

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Creative storytelling

Job description

Job Description

Senior Medical Writer – Healthcare Communications (Promotional)

Permanent – UK – Hybrid

I’m supporting an established healthcare communications agency that is looking to add an experienced Medical Writer to their growing team. This role will suit someone who enjoys blending scientific depth with creative storytelling and is confident owning client relationships and leading projects from a scientific perspective.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop clear, accurate and compelling materials across a variety of promotional formats, including digital tools, congress assets, educational content for healthcare professionals and patients, websites, and other multichannel deliverables.
• Review clinical studies, publications and datasets to identify key messages, shape communication strategies and ensure scientific credibility.
• Act as the scientific lead across assigned brands, ensuring consistency in tone, messaging, and strategic direction across all deliverables.
• Work closely with account teams, creatives and strategists, acting as the go-to scientific expert within your project groups.
• Carry out literature searches and background research for proposals, pitches and new initiatives, producing concise summaries to inform internal teams and clients.

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