Senior Scientific Copywriter in England

About Mednet: At Mednet, we believe the best healthcare communications do more than share information. They change how people think, feel and act. We partner with some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies to turn complex science into ideas that are emotionally resonant, strategically sharp and creatively unexpected. Every strategy we build and every story we tell connects rigorous science with deeply human insight and bold creativity. Because better communication leads to better care.

This is a place for curious minds: people who thrive on intellectual challenge, bold thinking and purposeful creativity. If that is you, Mednet is where your ideas can truly make a difference.

What you’ll do:

• Develop original, insight-driven creative concepts and scientifically grounded narratives across medical education, brand and promotional campaigns.
• Transform complex clinical data into compelling stories that are strategically sharp, emotionally resonant and scientifically rigorous.
• Shape messaging and creative direction across accounts, partnering closely with strategy, design and client teams.
• Elevate conceptual thinking across the agency — bringing fresh ideas, unexpected angles and high creative standards to every brief.
• Lead scientific storytelling across projects, ensuring accuracy, nuance and compliance without compromising creative impact.
• Contribute confidently to workshops, pitches and client conversations as both a strategic thinker and scientific partner.
• Mentor and inspire junior writers, helping raise the quality of thinking and craft across the team.
• Maintain excellence across editorial, regulatory and compliance standards.

What good looks like (first 6–12 months):

• Creation of standout work that combines scientific credibility with exceptional creative thinking.
• Strong contribution to campaign concepts, messaging frameworks and strategic narratives.
• Trusted relationships with clients built on both scientific expertise and creative partnership.
• Positive feedback from internal teams and clients on the quality, originality and impact of your work.
• Confident management of multiple fast-moving projects without compromising quality or detail.

Expectations at the 30-day mark:

• Strong understanding of Mednet’s workflows, therapeutic landscape and compliance processes.
• Active contribution to live projects and creative discussions with support from the wider team.

Expectations at the 60-day mark:

• Confident ownership of writing deliverables across a range of channels, formats and therapy areas.
• Active participation in strategic messaging and creative development.
• Bringing fresh thinking and conceptual contributions into internal and client discussions.

Expectations at the 90-day mark:

• Acting as a trusted scientific and creative partner to clients and internal teams.
• Leading scientific storytelling and messaging across key accounts.
• Elevating conceptual thinking and helping shape stronger, more differentiated creative output.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members to develop both craft and confidence.

Must-have experience:

• Degree in life sciences, medicine or a related scientific discipline (MSc/PhD preferred).
• Significant experience in a medical communications, healthcare advertising or pharmaceutical agency environment.
• Exceptional writing craft with the ability to move seamlessly between scientific precision and powerful storytelling.
• Mastery of data interpretation, evidence-based communication and regulatory considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute strategically and creatively to integrated campaigns and brand narratives.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience developing integrated creative, insight-driven campaigns within healthcare or scientific communications.
• Formal training or education in creative writing, advertising, journalism, storytelling or brand communications.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual thinking and distinctive creative craft.
• Experience working across multiple formats and channels.
• Confidence contributing to ideation workshops, pitches and creative development sessions.
• Interest in behavioural science, human insight and emotionally resonant healthcare communications.
• Experience collaborating closely with designers, strategists and multidisciplinary creative teams.
• Recognition for creative excellence, standout campaign work or industry awards is a plus.

Traits that thrive at Mednet:

• Creatively ambitious: you care deeply about ideas, craft and creating work that stands apart.
• Scientifically curious: you enjoy turning complex therapy-area ideas into crisp stories.
• Human-centred: you understand that behind every data point is a patient, clinician or caregiver.
• Strategically minded: you think beyond deliverables and focus on outcomes, behaviour and impact.
• Agile & collaborative: you love sprint reviews and elevate the thinking of the people around you.
• Values-led: you’re motivated by purposeful work, continuous growth and helping make health more whole.

We provide flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and remote working. We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including private healthcare (More details are available upon application). Salary dependent on experience.