Senior Medical Writer (Med Affairs)

Real Chemistry; London, Manchester, City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health innovation company is seeking a Senior Medical Writer to produce high-quality content tailored to various therapy areas. The role involves managing projects, leading discussions, and mentoring junior staff, with a focus on scientific accuracy and strategic messaging. Ideal for adaptable professionals with a relevant degree and agency experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical writing within an agency setting required.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent English language skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, scientifically accurate content across therapy areas.
• Manage complex projects, delegating to junior writers as needed.
• Lead discussions with clients and external experts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Proficiency in English

Education

Master’s degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy

PhD (not essential)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Veeva

Job description

Strategy & Brand | London (inactive), UK

Senior Medical Writer (Med Affairs)

OTHER LOCATIONS: UK, Manchester | UK, Edinburgh | Manchester, UK

Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company working at the intersection of healthcare, marketing, communications, and technology. We collaborate with health and wellness companies to create healthier, happier, and longer lives, leveraging tech, data, and creativity.

We are seeking a Senior Medical Writer (Med Affairs) to join our team. You will work across several therapy areas, creating high-quality, scientifically accurate content tailored to the target audience, aligned with the relevant brand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Confidently expand into new therapeutic areas beyond assigned ones.
• Lead discussions on therapy areas, treatment drivers, and patient pathways with clients and experts.
• Manage complex projects with minimal supervision, delegating to junior writers as needed.
• Develop clear, persuasive narratives from complex information.
• Ensure the quality and scientific accuracy of deliverables.
• Review junior writers' work and provide constructive feedback.
• Challenge and advise clients on strategy and messaging.
• Lead scientific discussions with clients and external experts.
• Present and articulate scientific stories effectively to clients and colleagues.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to scientific strategies for new therapeutic areas.
• Mentor and train junior staff.
• Drive project completion, meeting deadlines and proactively resolving issues.

This position is ideal if you:

• Align with our company values: Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always, Accountability with an “I”.
• Are adaptable, resilient, and proactive.
• Are highly organized, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.

Requirements:

• Experience in medical writing within an agency setting.
• Master’s degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or related discipline; a PhD is a plus but not essential.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent English language skills, attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience with Veeva is a plus.

We offer a flexible hybrid working model, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic team environment. For more info, visit: http://www.realchemistry.com/.