At a Glance
- Tasks: Create impactful medical content and engage with leading pharmaceutical companies.
- Company: Award-winning healthcare communications agency with a focus on digital innovation.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, travel expenses covered, and professional training in digital content strategy.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Combine scientific writing with strategic thinking in a fast-growing field.
- Qualifications: Degree in Life Sciences or related field, plus strong medical writing experience.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
- Senior/ Principal Medical Writer - Digital Medcomms
- Location - Hybrid or remote with occasional travel (all travel expensed)
This is an exciting opportunity to combine scientific writing with strategic client engagement, working closely with leading pharmaceutical companies to deliver impactful healthcare communications.
The Opportunity
An award-winning, fast-growing healthcare communications agency is looking to expand its specialist content team due to continued client growth and increasing demand for scientifically robust digital content.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Medical Writer who enjoys combining scientific excellence with strategic thinking.
The role offers the chance to work across a variety of therapy areas, creating high-quality medical content for both healthcare professionals and patients, while developing expertise in digital content strategy and search optimisation.
Full training will be provided in digital healthcare communications and content optimisation, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking to expand their expertise beyond traditional medical writing.
The Role
As part of a collaborative content team, you will
- Research a wide range of therapy areas to produce scientifically accurate, evidence-based content.
- Write engaging medical content for healthcare professionals, patients and the wider public.
- Work alongside digital strategy specialists to develop content aligned with modern search and content best practice.
- Support the development of content strategies through medical insight and scientific expertise.
- Review and quality check content produced by more junior team members, ensuring scientific accuracy and consistency.
- Manage multiple content projects while acting as a trusted point of contact for both clients and internal stakeholders.
- Lead content discussions during client meetings and provide strategic recommendations where appropriate.
- Collaborate closely with senior leadership to ensure projects are delivered to a high standard while supporting your own professional development.
About You
You'll ideally have
- A degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine or another relevant scientific discipline.
- Previous experience within a medical communications agency or healthcare communications environment.
- Strong medical writing experience across a range of deliverables
- The ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, engaging content tailored to different audiences.
- Experience managing client review cycles and incorporating medical and client feedback.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- An interest in digital healthcare communications
If you're looking to take your medical writing career in a new direction and gain expertise in one of the fastest-growing areas of healthcare communications, please apply below or pop me an email - .
Please note, candidates must be UK-based and have the existing right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this position.
The role offers remote flexibility, but the successful candidate will need to be located within the UK.
Senior/ Principal Medical Writer - Digital in England employer: X4 Life Sciences
X4 Life Sciences is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where creativity and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides ample opportunities for professional development within the healthcare communications sector, alongside a competitive benefits package that includes a pension and annual bonus. Located in a vibrant area, the hybrid working arrangements allow for a balanced work-life experience, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
