At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging medical content for diverse audiences and manage multiple projects.
- Company: Leading medical communications agency known for high-quality scientific programmes.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor junior staff and grow within a fast-paced industry.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a real difference in medical communications.
- Qualifications: Life sciences degree, 3+ years of medical writing experience, and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
As a Senior Medical Writer, your key responsibilities will include:
- Writing clear, grammatically correct, technical and creative medical/scientific text for a variety of audiences (e.g., healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical sales teams and patients)
- Ensuring the accuracy of all information, data and referencing for the publications/documents produced
- Ensuring projects remain within specification and liaising with clients to negotiate changes where necessary
- Being proactive in tracking projects and chasing comments from clients and authors as well as determining timelines
- Working on a variety of projects at the same time
- Learning and understanding new therapy areas quickly and comprehensively, inspiring confidence with the client
- Working closely with clients, physicians and investigators (often acting as the sole point of contact within the company)
- Contributing ideas for business proposals and new projects
- Helping and advising junior members of staff
Desired background and skills:
- We are looking for the very best life sciences graduates in order to maintain our reputation as a first-class medical communications agency delivering scientific programmes of the highest quality.
- A bachelor’s degree (2:1 or higher) in a life science (biological sciences, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, or a closely related subject) and a strong academic record; appropriate postgraduate qualifications will add to the strength of the application
- At least 3 years of experience as a Medical Writer in an agency environment
- Experience of managing and developing a team of Medical Writers, and proven leadership and influencing skills in a multidisciplinary environment
- A strong work ethic and a solution-focused ‘can do’ attitude combined with intellectual curiosity and creativity
- A passion for medical communications and education
- The ability to work effectively in teams in a fast‑paced, dynamic and creative environment
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to careers@porterhousemedical.com for the attention of Jan Coetzee (Talent Manager). We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies.
Senior Medical Writer – UK based, London, Nottingham, Reading employer: Porterhouse Medical Group, Ltd.
At our London, Nottingham, and Reading offices, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. As a Senior Medical Writer, you will benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, a supportive team environment, and the chance to work on diverse projects that make a real impact in the medical communications field. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are valued and your career can flourish.
Contact Details:
Porterhouse Medical Group, Ltd. Recruitment Team
