Senior Medical Writer New Edinburgh - UK; London - UK; Manchester - UK; Remote - EMEA

Overview

Edinburgh – UK; London – UK; Manchester – UK; Remote – EMEA

At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you\’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities.

Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem.

Real Chemistry is looking for a Senior Medical Writer to join our growing team!

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Medical Writer at Real Chemistry, you will work across several therapy areas to create a range of material, ensuring the language and content is appropriate for the target audience. Your work will be of the highest quality, scientifically accurate and aligned to the relevant brand.
• Step confidently into therapeutic areas outside those already assigned.
• Lead discussions on therapy area, drivers influencing treatment decision-making and patient pathways with clients and external experts.
• Undertake content delivery for more complex projects with minimal supervision from senior team; delegate to AMW/MWs as needed to ensure timely execution to a high standard.
• Develop a clear, persuasive writing style and narrative from complex information; structure and write novel projects that may not have been executed previously.
• Take responsibility for overall quality of deliverables with minimal oversight.
• Apply critical thinking to translate a project brief into deliverables, challenging and evolving client briefs as appropriate for a high-quality result aligned with client goals.
• Balance telling a coherent and compelling story within the regulatory framework.
• Review junior writers’ work for adherence to brief, client objectives and quality of writing; provide constructive feedback for professional development.
• Challenge client/account teams on the most effective approach to address client/brand needs; articulate a point of view on client strategy and ensure messaging meets strategic intent.
• Lead scientific discussions with clients and external experts to capture briefs, resolve queries, and progress content development in a timely and efficient manner.
• Present work to clients and articulate the story effectively.
• Provide input and recommendations to enhance service offering and support organic growth of designated accounts.
• Articulate the scientific story to non-scientific colleagues clearly and concisely.
• Adapt to changing timelines and needs while protecting QC steps to maintain output.
• Proactively identify new business opportunities with new and existing clients.
• Support the development of scientific strategy for other therapeutic areas for new business and present this as part of a pitch.
• Train/mentor and manage junior writers on writing and company processes.
• Provide scientific and editorial feedback regarding material development to peers in support of client goals.
• Drive project completion, ensure internal deadlines are met, and address potential issues proactively.
• Provide timely and accurate communication to accounts team on writer hours and project progress.
• Lead meetings and strategic discussions with clients, authors, and advisors.
• Provide a proactive, solution-focused approach to defining client briefs and expectations, resolving queries, and addressing feedback.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Medical Writing role within an agency environment.
• Educated to at least Master’s degree level in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy or a related discipline. A PhD would be an advantage, but is not essential.
• Proven ability to work under pressure as business needs arise.
• Excellent written English (vocabulary and grammar), with good attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and awareness skills.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Understands and has experience of Veeva (this wouldn’t be a daily task).

Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here.

Benefits, Culture & Policy

We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why we’ve put together a benefits program designed to give you and your family support at every stage of life. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vision plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching, access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about our benefits and offerings in your region at: realchemistrybenefits.com.

Working with Real HART: We have office locations in the US, UK, and Europe with hubs where and when employees and clients need us. For employees within an hour of an office, we expect attendance two days per week, either at a Real Chemistry office or onsite with clients. We are actively opening new offices, so if one opens near you, the Real HART policy will apply. Outside of these offices, we have regions where people work remotely but come together quarterly for collaboration, culture and learning opportunities. This is our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams approach. Real Chemistry believes we are best together and our workplace strategy fosters connection and collaboration in person while supporting flexibility for our people.

Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We strive to build an inclusive and equitable work environment where employees feel empowered to leverage their lived experience and expertise. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by employment laws where Real Chemistry operates. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.

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