Senior Medical Writer, Oncology

RBW Consulting; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RBW Consulting seeks a Senior Medical Writer with oncology expertise to join its expert medical communications team. The role offers flexible hybrid and remote working options with offices in London and Manchester.

You will lead planning, writing and review of oncology publications, mentor junior writers and collaborate with client services. A PhD is advantageous; knowledge of the pharmaceutical environment and regulatory standards is valued.

Qualifications

• Proven senior-level experience in a medical writing role within a medical communications agency.
• Strong oncology knowledge and scientific literacy to translate complex data for varied audiences.
• Experience delivering outputs across medical affairs and publications.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to mentor junior writers.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, writing and review of medical communications and publications in oncology.
• Own key projects, ensuring scientific accuracy, clarity and client alignment with compliance.
• Provide scientific leadership on accounts and contribute to strategic planning for medical affairs/publications.
• Mentor junior writers and guide content development and best practice.
• Collaborate with client services, scientific and editorial teams for cohesive programmes.
• Communicate complex clinical data accessibly to healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Senior Medical Writer

Oncology

Medical Communications

Leadership

Mentoring

Pharmaceutical environment

Education

PhD in life sciences

Job description

An established and successful medical communications agency is looking for a Senior Medical Writer with Oncology experience to join their expert team. With offices in London and Manchester this role offers flexible hybrid and remote working options.

As SMW, you will be a key scientific voice on accounts, leading the development of clear, accurate and engaging content that translates complex data into compelling narratives for diverse audiences. You will contribute directly to medical affairs and publications programmes, working closely with account and scientific colleagues to ensure scientific integrity and strategic alignment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the planning, writing and review of high-quality medical communications and publications across oncology indications.
• Take ownership of key projects, ensuring scientific accuracy, clarity and alignment with client objectives and compliance requirements.
• Provide scientific leadership on accounts, contributing to strategic planning for medical affairs and publications programmes.
• Mentor and support junior writers, offering guidance on content development, scientific rigour and best practice in medical communications.
• Collaborate closely with client services, scientific and editorial colleagues to deliver cohesive, impactful programmes.
• Communicate complex scientific and clinical data in an accessible way for different audiences, including healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience within a medical communications agency at Senior Medical Writer level.
• Strong scientific background with extensive knowledge and understanding of oncology; a PhD is advantageous.
• Experience delivering a variety of outputs across medical affairs and publications.
• Superb leadership and communication skills, with the ability to guide projects and mentor colleagues confidently.
• In-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical environment and how medical communications support wider clinical and commercial objectives.

You will join a forward-thinking, collaborative and experienced team where your expertise is recognised and your input into strategy and delivery is valued. An excellent benefits package is available, alongside clear opportunities for professional development and progression.