Principal Medical Writer | Hybrid London
Competitive Salary + benefits
I'm currently partnering with a well-established, highly respected medical communications agency that is looking to appoint a Principal Medical Writer to support continued growth across a diverse portfolio of pharmaceutical clients.
This opportunity would suit an experienced senior medical writer looking to take ownership of projects, work closely with clients, and contribute to the development of high-quality scientific communications across a variety of therapy areas.
The Opportunity
As a Principal Medical Writer, you'll be responsible for developing scientifically accurate, engaging, and compliant content for pharmaceutical clients, while collaborating closely with account management, creative, and editorial teams to deliver impactful communications programmes.
Project exposure includes:
- Medical Affairs materials
- Publications and manuscripts
- Promotional medical education
- Congress and meeting materials
- Advisory boards
- Training programmes
- Digital content, websites and slide decks
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and review high-quality scientific and medical communications materials
- Interpret and communicate complex clinical data for a range of audiences
- Build strong working relationships with clients and key stakeholders
- Support account teams with scientific expertise and strategic input
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards
- Review content for scientific accuracy, consistency, and compliance
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior writers where appropriate, with line management responsibilities
About You
- PhD, MSc or equivalent scientific qualification
- 5 - 7+ years' medical writing experience within a healthcare communications agency
- Experience across Medical Affairs, Publications and/or Promotional Medical Education projects
- Strong scientific writing and data interpretation skills
- Excellent attention to detail and understanding of compliance requirements
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Hybrid working model in London 2 days/week
- Exposure to a broad range of therapy areas and project types
- Opportunity to work on strategically important global accounts
- Collaborative and supportive culture