Medical Writer - Medical Communications

Overview

This is a permanent Medical Writer position within a growing medical communications editorial team. The role is remote, with hybrid working also available, and the salary can reach up to £45,000. The expected start date is as soon as possible.

The successful applicant will join a lively, collaborative scientific team with room to tailor the position around individual strengths. The work spans a broad mix of medical communications deliverables, such as congress materials, advisory board content, symposia support, training resources, websites, and digital applications. The company also highlights a supportive culture with coaching, focused training, and strong opportunities to build a long-term career.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert medical writing support across client accounts, producing work of a consistently high standard for different therapy areas, audiences, and communication formats.
• Check scientific and medical documents for tone, structure, content quality, and factual accuracy, while also offering practical editorial feedback.
• Serve as the technical lead on selected client assignments.
• Use medical communications expertise to help shape strategic communication plans across multiple accounts.
• Ensure every assigned project is completed to a strong editorial and scientific standard, on schedule and within the approved budget.
• Build productive working relationships with clients and external key opinion leaders.
• Oversee personal workload and support junior writers working on projects, while tracking budgets and identifying resourcing or process issues early.
• Stay informed about relevant industry codes, legal or regulatory updates, and external developments that could affect current accounts.
• Track project spend against agreed budgets and alert client services promptly if project requirements change.
• Help prepare account forecasts alongside client services leads.
• Research, write, and review new business proposals and pitch materials, contributing from early strategic ideas through to final delivery.
• Look for and help develop potential new business opportunities within current accounts.

Requirements

• A science degree is required, ideally in a life science discipline; a PhD or MSc would be an advantage.
• Strong scientific understanding and knowledge.
• Proven ability to produce clear, accurate, high-quality written work.
• Good presentation capability.
• Willingness and ability to attend international events.
• Self-driven, motivated, and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Good awareness of industry guidelines and best practice, with the ability to apply them appropriately.
• At least 2 years of experience in a medical communications agency.

Additional Information

This is a permanent full-time role based in the United Kingdom with remote working and hybrid flexibility. Compensation is listed as up to £45,000 per year, and the expected start is ASAP. The role may involve international travel or attendance at international events. The team environment is described as sociable, with on-the-job coaching, targeted training, and benefits that support progression and professional development.