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Principal Medical Writer, Preston, Lancashire
Client: Cactus Communications
Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
2
Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
Job Description:
This is a contract-to-full-time opportunity.
We actively look to convert top-performing contractors to full-time employees after 6 months, based on performance and company needs.
Overview
Cactus Life Sciences is a remote-first organization, embracing an 'accelerate from anywhere' culture.
If you are seeking challenging and rewarding work that combines your knowledge of medical science and writing skills, the Senior Medical Writer role is ideal. This role offers growth opportunities and a chance to make a significant impact.
Responsibilities
* Develop, review, and proofread high-quality scientific, medical, and educational materials, ensuring client and audience needs are met with attention to detail.
* Review materials created by scientific writers, ensuring scientific accuracy and strategic alignment; mentor and support team members.
* Maintain strong relationships with pharmaceutical clients, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders; advise on strategic and tactical plans.
* Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and vendors.
* Participate in workshops, seminars, and client meetings; support senior team members.
* Contribute to digital medical communications initiatives, including visual content development and innovative solutions.
* Ensure compliance with client requirements, SOPs, and style guides.
* Contribute as a document specialist, making research accessible and current across therapeutic areas.
* Collaborate with technology and creative teams on digital solutions for Medical Affairs.
* Participate in business development activities and ensure organic growth through quality delivery.
* Manage a team of writers and reviewers if on the managerial track.
Qualifications And Prerequisites
* Minimum 5 years of medical writing experience in medical communications or life sciences agency.
* PhD/MD (Pharmacology), PhD (Life Sciences), PharmD, or MPharm/M.Sc with understanding of clinical research.
* Clear, concise scientific writing style with high attention to detail.
* Ability to adapt writing style to different audiences.
* Basic knowledge of biostatistics.
* Literature review and evaluation skills.
Application Process
Ensure eligibility to work in the advertised country before applying. The process includes a Technical Interview and a Medical Writing Assessment, conducted via MS Teams.
We are committed to equal opportunity and prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.
Accelerating from Anywhere
* Own your work with minimal supervision.
* Document your work clearly.
* Balance synchronous and asynchronous collaboration.
* Collaborate across time zones effectively.
About Cactus Life Sciences
Based in Princeton, New Jersey, with global teams, we innovate at the intersection of science, technology, and human connection to redefine scientific exchange and support biopharmaceutical organizations worldwide.
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