Senior Medical Writer

Working hours: 35 hours a week

Salary: £49-54k depending on experience

Team: Translational Research

Location: Hybrid between home and office in Central London

Contract: Permanent

Line Managed By: Translational Research Director

Prostate Cancer Research exists to honour the men and families who have been through things no family should have to go through, and to work for a future where no one needs to fear a prostate cancer diagnosis. We are always working to provide resources to help, support and empower patients. Giving them the information they need to make better choices about their treatment, while working to identify and target specific unmet needs in the prostate cancer ecosystem, such as racial inequality and bone metastasis. Our dedicated staff team is the key to our success, expanding the amount of research that we fund five times over in four years.

Over the past three years, PCR has won:

• the Change Project of the year award in 2023
• the Excellence in Healthcare Partnerships award at the Communiqué 2025 awards
• Fundraiser of the Year award at the National Fundraiser Awards 2026
• The Mark Collins Award for Most Powerful Use of Insight to Improve Supporter Experience at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Awards 2026

We are seeking a talented and scientifically curious Medical Writer to join our Translational Research team. This role will be responsible for transforming complex research findings, data analyses, and real-world evidence into clear, compelling, and actionable narratives for a range of internal and external audiences. You will work closely with researchers, analysts, clinicians, and patient-focused teams to synthesise evidence, contextualise findings, generate insights, and communicate the implications of research in a scientifically rigorous and audience-appropriate manner. The role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to research that informs healthcare decision-making, improves patient outcomes, and advances science.

Key Responsibilities

• Evidence Synthesis and Insight Generation
  • Review, interpret, and synthesise evidence from multiple sources including clinical studies, real-world data, literature reviews, registries, and healthcare datasets.
  • Translate quantitative and qualitative analyses into meaningful narratives and actionable insights.
  • Contextualise research findings within existing evidence, clinical practice, healthcare policy, and patient experience.
  • Identify key messages, trends, evidence gaps, and implications arising from research outputs.
• Scientific and Medical Writing
  • Develop high-quality written materials including: Research reports, Evidence summaries, Scientific briefings, Executive summaries, White papers, Peer-reviewed manuscripts, Conference abstracts and posters, Grant applications and research proposals, Internal and external communications, Posters.
  • Ensure all outputs meet high standards of scientific accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Presentation and Communication Materials
  • Develop slide decks and presentation materials for scientific, academic, healthcare, and commercial audiences.
  • Transform complex evidence into engaging formats.
  • Support senior leaders in preparing presentations for conferences, advisory boards, stakeholder meetings, and leadership briefings.
• Literature Review and Research Support
  • Conduct targeted literature reviews and systematic or rapid evidence reviews.
  • Critically appraise published literature and support evidence interpretation.
• Collaborative Working
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues including data scientists, researchers, clinicians, patient engagement specialists, and external partners.
  • Participate in research planning discussions to ensure outputs align with stakeholder needs.
  • Engage with patient-centred perspectives to ensure research communications reflect real-world experience and impact.
• Quality and Compliance
  • Ensure all written outputs comply with relevant scientific, ethical, and publication standards.
  • Maintain accurate referencing and documentation practices.
  • Support publication planning and peer-review processes.

Skills and Competencies:

• Essential Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Public Health, Medical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline. Advanced degree desirable.
• Essential Experience
  • Proven experience in medical writing, scientific writing, health research communication, or a related field.
  • Experience developing reports, manuscripts, presentations, and evidence-based communications.
  • Experience interpreting and communicating findings from healthcare, clinical, research, or real-world datasets.
  • Experience conducting literature reviews and evidence syntheses.
  • Experience working with multidisciplinary scientific or healthcare teams.
• Essential Knowledge
  • Understanding of biomedical science, clinical research, and healthcare systems.
  • Knowledge of evidence-based medicine principles.
  • Appreciation of patient-centred research and the importance of lived patient experience in healthcare decision-making.
  • Familiarity with scientific publication processes and peer review.
• Essential Skills
  • Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to adapt style for different audiences.
  • Ability to distil complex scientific information into clear, concise, and impactful narratives.
  • Strong critical appraisal and analytical thinking skills.
  • Ability to identify insights and implications beyond the headline findings.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Strong organisational and project management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and scientific referencing tools.

Personal Attributes

• Curious and intellectually engaged.
• Able to combine scientific rigour with creativity in communication.
• Collaborative and comfortable working across disciplines.
• Patient-focused and committed to improving healthcare outcomes.
• Confident challenging assumptions and exploring alternative interpretations of evidence.

How To Apply

Please apply by submitting your CV together with a list of relevant publications, reports, abstracts, posters, or other scientific outputs to which you have contributed. Include links to any that are available to review online. For each publication/output, please indicate your role (e.g. lead author, co-author, contributor).

For more information about the role, please contact our Translational Research Director, Jayne Spink for an informal chat.

For more information about our organisation, visit the Prostate Cancer Research website, the Prostate Progress webpage and the PCR online patient resource, The Infopool.

PCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.