Senior Medical Writer (UK Based/US Position)

Realchemistry; United States; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Chemistry in the UK is hiring a Senior Medical Writer to drive day-to-day project delivery and create outstanding medical content across therapy areas. This hybrid role supports US clients while being based in the UK, with a 40-hour week under a UK contract.

Ideal candidates combine a passion for scientific development with a keen interest in AI, enjoy client interaction, and mentor internal teams to deliver high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Experience writing medical content across therapy areas.
• Ability to interpret complex data into clear narratives.
• Interest in AI applications for medical communication.
• Mentor junior writers and review work.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of medical content within accounts.
• Collaborate with clients and experts to shape therapy narratives.
• Apply AI tools to streamline projects and improve quality.
• Oversee editorial quality with senior team guidance.
• Coordinate project development from briefs to final deliverables.

Skills

Scientific writing

Medical knowledge

AI familiarity

Client interaction

Mentoring teammates

Job description

At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn't just an aspiration-it's our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people-we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities.

Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem.

Senior Medical Writer

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK. If you do not meet this requirement, please do not apply. This is a hybrid position and is not a fully remote role.

Our Senior Medical Writers are responsible for driving day-to-day project delivery (with support from others) within an account in order to create outstanding medical content across a variety of therapy areas. This position is ideal for an experienced writer who has a passion for scientific and medical developments, a keen interest in AI, and who enjoys tackling new problems, interacting with clients, and mentoring internal team members.

This role is based in the UK and employed under a UK contract of employment, with contractual working hours of 40 hours per week, but works as part of teams supporting US business and clients. The role works closely with US-based colleagues and may have day-to-day line management from leaders supporting US business. As for any role in Real Chemistry, reasonable flexibility to work across US and other time zones will be required depending on business need.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific knowledge:

• Confidently steps into new therapeutic areas
• Starting to lead discussions with clients and external experts on therapy area, drivers which influence treatment decision-making and patient pathways
• Strategic knowledge: Helps to lead meetings and strategic discussions with clients

AI

• Proactively utilizes a broad range of AI solutions to streamline complex projects, with support from others
• Evaluates and implements AI-driven solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of projects, identifying opportunities for improvement and collaborating with team members to optimize project delivery
• Provides guidance and training to team members on best practice

Project ownership:

• Leads content delivery for complex projects with supervision from senior team, delegating to AMW/MWs as needed and where appropriate to ensure timely execution to a high standard
• Skilled in achieving communications objectives by employing a broad range of channels and formats

Project development:

• Interrogates briefs from clients/internal teams and proactively flags any queries or potential issues
• Applies critical thinking skills towards a project brief to achieve deliverables in a timely and efficient manner
• Provides a proactive, solution-focused approach towards resolving queries, and addressing feedback
• Initiates discussions with Account Teams regarding potential barriers to successful project completion that may arise

Editorial:

• Develops compelling narratives from complex information
• Structures and writes novel projects that may not have been executed previously

Quality control:

• Takes responsibility for overall quality of deliverables with supervision from senior team