Overview
As Senior Medical Writer / Content Lead, you anchor scientific content for high-profile accounts within a global Medical Communications team. You will lead the development and oversight of educational materials, from symposia to digital deliverables, while shaping strategy and client discussions. You’ll manage KOL relationships and mentor junior writers, driving growth opportunities and compelling scientific narratives. This role blends rigorous science with creative storytelling to advance client goals in a collaborative,Hybrid environment.
Responsibilities
- Create and oversee high-quality scientific materials (symposia, Advisory Board content, KOL slide decks, digital deliverables)
- Lead scientific content on client accounts and contribute to tactical account planning
- Manage discussions with external healthcare experts and global KOLs
- Infuse creative and promotional thinking into Med Ed projects to deliver engaging educational solutions
- Mentor and review workstreams for junior writers, guiding career growth
- Identify organic scientific growth opportunities and contribute to proposals
Key requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or PhD in biological, medical, or life sciences
- 5+ years in a Medical Communications agency with emphasis on Medical Education
- Dermatology experience preferred or demonstrated ability to quickly master new therapeutic areas
- Proven ability to lead client conversations and engage KOLs with clear scientific narratives
- Hands-on mindset with willingness to directly create content
- Creative interest in new digital formats and engagement tools
- Fluent English, strong MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and adaptability to agency tech tools
- client-facing confidence
- strategic thinking
- mentorship and teamwork
- scientific content development
- KOL relationship management
- creative digital formats
Senior Medical Writer - Med Ed/Promo in London employer: VML
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