At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting medical writing projects and mentor junior colleagues while ensuring top-notch quality.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at a leading medical communications agency with a global presence.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, hybrid working, generous leave, and comprehensive health coverage.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare communications while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Two years' experience in medical communications and a degree in a scientific discipline required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.
Role Summary
Lead diverse Medical Communications projects within a skilled project team, deliver high-quality work to clients, review junior colleagues’ work for accuracy and quality, and plan and oversee projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead senior medical writing across publications and medical affairs projects.
- Provide strategic input at project initiation, oversee delivery, and maintain regular client communication.
- Lead quality control: review colleagues’ work and provide constructive feedback.
- Build and maintain client relationships and identify opportunities to extend services.
- Manage project finances, budgeting, and line‑manage interns as roles progress.
- Salary
£50,000–£55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Benefits
- Discretionary profit share bonuses paid twice per year.
- Hybrid and flexible working options (up to 50% homeworking after probation).
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, plus flexible benefits allowance.
- Private medical insurance, critical illness cover, income protection, life assurance.
- Full funding for external training and paid study leave.
- Cycle‑to‑work, season ticket loan, electric vehicle salary sacrifice, global travel insurance.
- Paid volunteering days, sabbatical after 5 years.
- Location
Global Headquarters in Cambridge, with offices in London, Manchester and Bristol.
Hybrid Working Policy
Post‑probation colleagues can work from home up to 50% of time; during probation up to 2 days per week.
Career Development
Progression to Manager‑level roles such as Consultant or Publication Manager, with line‑management and business‑development responsibilities.
Requirements
- Minimum two years of professional experience in an agency setting.
- Delivery of medical communications projects (publications, medical affairs, or both).
- Direct client communication experience.
- Day‑to‑day project team leadership and task delegation.
- Degree in a scientific discipline (minimum 2.1).
- Exceptional written detail, scientific writing skills, and data presentation proficiency.
- Project management, customer service, and relationship‑building skills.
- Ability to motivate colleagues and lead project components.
- Visa Sponsorship
We can provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and can provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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Senior Medical Writer in Cambourne employer: Costello Medical
Costello Medical is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Cambridge, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive training programmes, and ample opportunities for professional development, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the IT sector.
