At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging and accurate medical content for top pharmaceutical clients.
- Company: Respected medical communications agency with a focus on quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working model, and diverse project exposure.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to work on global accounts.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare communications while growing your expertise.
- Qualifications: PhD or MSc with 5-7+ years of medical writing experience.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
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.
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
- Promotional medical education
- Training programmes
- Digital content, websites and slide decks
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and review high-quality scientific and medical communications materials
- Interpret and communicate complex clinical data for a range of audiences
- 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
Qualifications:
- 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
- ~ Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
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.
Medical Writer (Commercial) in City of London employer: Albion Rye Associates
As a leading healthcare insights and research consultancy, this company offers an exceptional work environment that fosters innovation and professional growth. With a strong focus on employee autonomy and a hybrid or remote working model, team members enjoy the flexibility to balance their personal and professional lives while contributing to impactful global healthcare research. The company is committed to nurturing talent, providing clear pathways for progression into executive leadership roles, making it an attractive employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the healthcare sector.
