Senior Medical Writer II — Medical Affairs & Education Leader

UNAVAILABLE; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A health communications agency in London is seeking a Senior Medical Writer II to oversee scientific content development. This role involves managing a team of junior writers, ensuring high editorial standards, and developing client relationships. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in medical communications and a track record of scientific leadership. The position offers a hybrid working model and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Opportunity to work anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks a year

Flexibility to take a day off for well-being

24/7 helpline for personal and professional support

Family-friendly policies including maternity and parental leave

Flexible working and bank holiday swap

Local discounts in restaurants and retailers

Qualifications

• Considerable experience within a medical communications agency.
• Experience creating a range of medical affairs and medical education deliverables.
• Experienced in a variety of therapy areas.
• Experience with scientific and content leadership for global accounts.
• Responsibility for maintaining high editorial and scientific standards across a team.
• Development of writing talent through direct line management and training.
• An aptitude for identifying opportunities/threats and developing appropriate solutions.
• An ability to motivate and inspire people, and elevate standards of content curation.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of scientific content.
• Act as the go-to content expert for assigned accounts.
• Line manage more junior writers.
• Provide research and content support for pitch development and new business initiatives.
• Support with resource management, training and recruitment of the medical writing team.
• Provide scientific and strategic counsel to clients and internal teams.
• Establish strong relationships with external scientific experts and client teams.
• Proactively drive organic growth and identify new business opportunities.

Job description

A health communications agency in London is seeking a Senior Medical Writer II to oversee scientific content development. This role involves managing a team of junior writers, ensuring high editorial standards, and developing client relationships. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in medical communications and a track record of scientific leadership. The position offers a hybrid working model and numerous employee benefits.