At a Glance
- Tasks: Create impactful medical content and lead projects that shape healthcare communications.
- Company: Join a passionate healthcare agency transforming scientific communications.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, generous holiday, private healthcare, and well-being support.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with regular social events and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare while developing your writing and communication skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in biological sciences and experience in medical communications required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
At Obsidian, we’re passionate about transforming scientific communications to improve healthcare outcomes for everyone. As a specialist healthcare agency dedicated to medical and scientific communications, we partner with global healthcare organisations to share knowledge that truly makes a difference.
Our team of 70 academic scientists, strategists, and communications experts deliver cutting-edge solutions across:
- Medical Affairs
- Scientific Meetings and Events
- Medical Education
- Creative & Digital Services
- Commercial Strategy
Following an exciting period of growth, we’re looking for a Medical Writer to join one of our thriving business units. This is a chance to make a real impact, combining your scientific expertise with creative communication skills to deliver work that matters. Take responsibility for delivering high-quality medical and scientific content across therapy areas such as oncology, biosimilars, rare diseases, cardiology, infectious diseases/vaccines, neurology, and haematology.
Mentor and coach AMWs or similar on tasks such as data checking & PowerPoint formatting, fostering excellence and innovation. Work within a dynamic business unit of 20 professionals, contributing to projects that shape the future of healthcare communications.
Support primarily medical affairs and scientific communications clients, with a small amount of commercial work. Create compelling, scientifically accurate content for diverse outputs - medical strategy materials, MSL materials, medical information resources, publications, symposia and congress activities, advisory boards, steering committee meetings, standalone meetings, speaker training, slide decks, online education, websites, and detail aids.
Demonstrate the ability to lead individual projects from an editorial perspective. Lead scientific discussions and present materials to clients and external stakeholders. Ideally a degree in biological sciences (BSc/MSc/PhD or equivalent). Proven experience in medical communications agencies, currently working as either a Medical Writer or as an Associate Medical Writer ready to take the next step up.
Ability and desire to deliver scientific counsel and high-quality scientific content. Commercial awareness and client-focused mindset.
Hybrid working: Only 2 anchor days a week in the office from our vibrant London office (just off Fetter Lane, EC4). ~25 days’ holiday + bank holidays, plus gifted days at Christmas and your birthday off ~ AXA private healthcare (with family options), Aviva pension scheme, income protection, life assurance ~ Enhanced parental leave, cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loan ~ Bonus schemes and employee referral rewards ~ Comprehensive training programmes, annual performance reviews, and opportunities to join working groups ~ Well-being Support: EAP, mental health first-aiders, AXA well-being calendar, and a dedicated well-being room ~ Social Connection: Regular social events and a friendly, collaborative culture.
Medical Writer Remote in City of London employer: Obsidian
At Obsidian, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a focus on employee growth, we provide comprehensive training programmes, mentorship opportunities, and a supportive environment that values well-being and work-life balance. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, while our competitive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances and private healthcare, ensures that our team members feel valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.
