Senior Medical Writer – Word Monster | Medical Communications
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About Word Monster
Word Monster is an agency with a difference. An agency striving to transform healthcare communications worldwide. We do that from our core of scientific excellence and our award‑winning, life‑first culture. Our vision is to be the agency that healthcare companies fight to work with and people fight to work for. Our proprietary frameworks and Friction in Pharma™ philosophy underpin our unique approach to medical communications, one that cuts to the core of the needs of our agency, pharmaceutical, research, tech and charity clients and solves them with an evidence‑based approach.
We know that exceptional writing comes from people who feel trusted, empowered, and supported to do their best work. That’s why we’ve built a life‑first culture, one that gives you the autonomy to balance life and work in a way that suits you. As a remote‑first company, you can work from anywhere, design your workspace, and manage your own schedule — all while staying connected through our collaborative virtual environment and in‑person events such as our annual Monster Mash retreat.
Our standard business hours are 09:00 to 17:30 (UK time), and we offer flexibility around these hours as long as client needs, meetings, and deadlines are met. We trust our people to manage their workload responsibly, communicate clearly, and deliver exceptional work that meets our high standards. We believe in supporting your wellbeing and growth — through quarterly wellbeing gifts, private health insurance, additional leave options, share schemes, and opportunities for progression. You’ll be part of a culture that values creativity, connection, and the freedom to do your best work.
Our Evolution
Word Monster has grown from firm roots supporting healthcare agencies — delivering scientific expertise and publications — and through our training academy, which builds capability within pharma and agency teams. Our vision is now to establish a fully‑fledged Med Comms vertical, underpinned by our proprietary communications frameworks. As Senior Medical Writer, you’ll play a pivotal role in bringing this vision to life — supporting our Med Comms offering, building and mentoring a high‑performing team, and delivering meaningful impact for clients.
You’ll Thrive Here If You
* Strive for excellence — you care about the details, take pride in your craft, and go the extra mile to deliver work that makes an impact.
* Value teamwork — you’re open, honest, and supportive; you show up with enthusiasm, communicate clearly, and help create a positive, collaborative environment.
* Drive transformation — you bring ideas, challenge the status quo, and are relentless in finding better, smarter ways to do things.
* Champion inclusivity — you lead with fairness, kindness, and respect, welcoming diverse perspectives and creating space for everyone to shine.
* Show resilience — you stay cool under pressure, adapt quickly, and deliver consistent quality, even when challenges arise. You’re reliable, committed, and embrace a growth mindset.
About the Role
As a Senior Medical Writer at Word Monster, you will be responsible for crafting clear, engaging, and scientifically accurate content for a wide range of therapy areas and audiences. You’ll take ownership of projects, have a strong scientific understanding, be able to work to deadlines, guide and mentor junior writers, and deliver work that truly writes with bite. You’ll collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to develop compelling materials across multiple formats — from medical education and communications to creative campaigns and digital assets.
This is a full‑time, permanent, remote role (37.5 hours per week) with flexibility built in — designed for an experienced writer who thrives on variety, autonomy, and purpose‑driven work in healthcare communications.
Salary and Benefits
* Salary of £41,500 to £48,500 per annum.
* Annual company performance‑related bonus (pot shared equally by whole team).
* Share options (entered into company pool).
* Company‑paid private health insurance with Vitality (fully paid).
* Pension with 3% contribution if choose to participate in the scheme (you contribute 5%).
* Individual and team training/self‑development budget.
* Enhanced maternity/paternity pay (full pay for 12 weeks maternity / 4 weeks paternity).
* 25 days holiday per year (3 to be taken between the Christmas and New Year shutdown).
* Additional day off on birthday (so that makes 26 – day in lieu if falls on weekend).
* UK bank holidays.
* Additional day of holiday after 2+ years of employment (up to a maximum of 5 additional days).
* Purchased holiday scheme available up to 5 additional days.
* Flexible, remote‑working team with a virtual 2‑D office.
* Range of virtual and in‑person socials throughout the year.
* Optional working‑together days within the UK with a contribution to travel expenses.
* Quarterly well‑being perk.
* Financial coaching with Octopus MoneyCoach.
Key Responsibilities
Writing
* Create impactful and accurate scientific content with minimal support (manuscripts, abstracts, posters, training materials, speaker slide decks, scientific platforms, plain language summaries, infographics, promotional materials and storyboards).
* Guarantee all copy adheres to ABPI and local codes of practice/guidelines, proactively communicating concerns and proposing solutions to ensure code compliance.
* Adhere to deadlines and budgets, maintaining transparency and open communication with clients to resolve challenges.
* Ensure content adheres to in‑house or client‑specific style.
* Act as an extension of the pharmaceutical company’s account team, supporting medics, brand leads, etc., providing strategic support and knowledge.
Leadership
* Advocate for Word Monster and actively contribute to a positive, strong collaborative team culture.
* Lead internal and external meetings to confidently discuss scientific content and status of deliverables.
* Manage and mentor junior writers through monthly one‑on‑ones, actionable feedback, and collaborative setting of quarterly development goals.
* Review and edit content produced by both in‑house and freelance writers, delivering constructive, timely feedback to uphold quality standards.
Business Development
* Contribute to business development efforts by supporting proposal creation, participating in client pitches, and identifying new opportunities for growth.
* Deliver added value to existing clients by proactively identifying opportunities to enhance our support and expand service offerings.
Other
* Demonstrate adaptability and an open‑minded approach within an entrepreneurial environment, embracing change.
* Work towards and consistently achieve individual quarterly KPIs.
* Support the marketing team by contributing to social media channels and assisting with key campaigns.
* Embrace feedback with a growth mindset and take proactive steps to maintain current knowledge of the medical communications industry.
* Follow processes related to administrative and project‑related tasks (e.g., timesheets, editorial procedures, file housekeeping).
* Be open to occasional domestic and international travel as required to support client work and company initiatives.
Desired Experience
* A life sciences undergraduate degree.
* A life sciences PhD.
* Experience as a medical writer in an agency setting.
* Proven experience writing excellent creative/medical copy in an agency environment with minimal support.
* Previously managed or mentored junior writers.
* Advanced Word and PowerPoint skills.
* Excellent knowledge of strict regulations in pharmaceuticals, with experience working to ABPI and other codes of practice.
Skills and Attributes
* Demonstrates loyalty and is an ambassador for Word Monster.
* Ability to work under pressure and multitask between multiple projects.
* Strong desire/self‑motivated to learn and develop.
* Enthusiasm for business and intrapreneurship.
* Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
* Sound scientific understanding and analytical skills.
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
* Proactive thinking, constantly seeking to improve ways of working and help the agency differentiate itself from the competition.
* A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning.
* Act in a diplomatic, nurturing and respectful way with colleagues.
* Show sensitivity to colleagues with differing motivations and priorities.
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