Senior Medical Writer II

Publicis Groupe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical cover

Reflection Days

Shared Parental Leave

Job summary

Langland, a Publicis Health company, is seeking a Senior Medical Writer II to lead the development of high-quality scientific content and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate complex clinical data into clear materials. You will shape communication strategies, mentor junior writers, and partner with clients to drive meaningful healthcare outcomes.

You will contribute across Clinical Trial Experience, Medical Strategy & Education, Public Relations & Policy, and Advertising,

Qualifications

• Significant experience in medical writing within a healthcare communications agency, pharmaceutical company or related scientific environment.
• Strong ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific, clinical and healthcare information.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Confidence presenting scientific content and discussing recommendations with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences.
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving, mentoring and continuous improvement.
• A genuine passion for healthcare communications and a commitment to delivering work that makes a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-quality scientific and medical content across a diverse portfolio of healthcare communication projects
• Translate complex clinical data and scientific concepts into clear, engaging and audience-appropriate materials
• Partner closely with clients, providing scientific counsel and building trusted relationships through expert communication
• Contribute to communication strategies by identifying scientific opportunities and helping shape project direction
• Ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards of scientific accuracy, quality and compliance
• Mentor and support junior writers, sharing expertise and contributing to a collaborative learning environment
• Work cross-functionally with account, strategy, creative and medical teams to deliver integrated solutions that achieve client objectives

Skills

Medical writing

Healthcare communications

Scientific storytelling

Client liaison

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Company description

Who we are

Langland, a Publicis Health company, is the only health communications agency that thinks further across Clinical Trial Experience, Medical Strategy & Education, Public Relations & Policy, and Advertising, to create unique value with visionary clients.

What we believe

Health brings us together. In the diseases we suffer, the medicines we create, and the causes we champion, health shows us our collective humanity. When we break the barriers that divide us, when we think further, we can create healthier futures, together.

A passion for craft

Having expert thinking is only part of our story. To ensure excellence in everything we make, we have centred our disciplines around three essential crafts: science, strategy and creativity.

Overview

We are hiring a Senior Medical Writer II to join Langland, where scientific excellence, creativity and strategic thinking come together to make a meaningful impact in healthcare communications. This is an opportunity to take a leading role in developing high-quality scientific content, partnering with clients and multidisciplinary teams to bring complex healthcare stories to life. As a senior member of the writing team, you'll help shape communication strategies, mentor colleagues and contribute to work that informs, inspires and drives positive change across the healthcare landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-quality scientific and medical content across a diverse portfolio of healthcare communication projects
• Translate complex clinical data and scientific concepts into clear, engaging and audience-appropriate materials
• Partner closely with clients, providing scientific counsel and building trusted relationships through expert communication
• Contribute to communication strategies by identifying scientific opportunities and helping shape project direction
• Ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards of scientific accuracy, quality and compliance
• Mentor and support junior writers, sharing expertise and contributing to a collaborative learning environment
• Work cross-functionally with account, strategy, creative and medical teams to deliver integrated solutions that achieve client objectives

Qualifications

• Significant experience in medical writing within a healthcare communications agency, pharmaceutical company or related scientific environment
• Strong ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific, clinical and healthcare information
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Confidence presenting scientific content and discussing recommendations with clients and internal stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving, mentoring and continuous improvement
• A genuine passion for healthcare communications and a commitment to delivering work that makes a meaningful impact

Additional information

Langland offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including:

Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week.

Langland, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.

Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.