Senior Medical Writer Remote, London, United Kingdom

Global Trade Plaza; Mississippi; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Medical Writer to craft high-quality, scientifically accurate content for various projects. This role involves collaborating with a Senior Scientific Director and engaging with key opinion leaders to ensure that all content aligns with brand goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, have experience in medical education, and be adept at managing multiple projects under tight deadlines. With a flexible work environment that promotes work-life balance, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful medical communications in a supportive and innovative setting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in medical education content creation.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, medically accurate content for projects.
• Manage resources and timelines effectively for assigned projects.

Skills

Scientific content development

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Data analysis

Medical editorial processes

Education

Advanced degree in science

Job description

About Lockwood: Lockwood collaborates with clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries to identify effective, holistic, science-based strategies to address their objectives through medical communications. Our clients count on us to challenge their assumptions and help them creatively navigate around obstacles. From strategy through execution, we focus on accuracy, transparency, and scientific value to create programs that are evidence-based, clinically relevant, and contribute to the development of our clients’ brands. Over a third of our staff hold advanced scientific or medical degrees, and most work from where they live. Because our flexible structure provides better work-life balance, we attract the best talent, facilitate their best work, and as a result, are more responsive to our clients, wherever and whenever they do business.

Summary: In this role, the Senior Medical Writer is responsible for developing high-quality, medically accurate content for assigned projects under the supervision of a Senior Scientific Director.

Responsibilities:

1. Work with the Senior Scientific Director to create scientific content that supports the achievement of brand goals.
2. Engage with KOLs/HCPs.
3. Manage resources and timelines for assigned projects.
4. Partner with client services to deliver projects on time and within budget.
5. Conduct background research, data-checking, and reference annotation.

Education: An advanced degree in science is required.

Professional Skills & Experience: Candidates must have 4 or more years of relevant job experience with promotional medical education content such as advisory boards, speaker programs, slide decks, etc. This role requires demonstrated organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to analyze and interpret scientific data, multitask, work independently, and manage projects within tight deadlines with limited direction. Experience with established professional medical editorial processes (e.g., AMA style) and ethical guidelines is also required. Experience with oncology is a plus.