Principal Medical Writer - Promotional
Remote - occasional travel to London for meetings
An independent, science-led medical communications agency is seeking a Principal Medical Writer to join their growing Copy team. This agency specialises in developing clear, compelling scientific communications that bring transformative therapies and highly complex disease areas to life.
The Copy team operates with a high degree of autonomy and ownership across a broad range of projects. Writers are empowered to focus on translating complex science into impactful brand narratives and strategic communications.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain in-depth scientific expertise across assigned client accounts and use this to inform communication strategy and content development
* Lead scientific discussions with healthcare professionals, medical experts, and external stakeholders, providing proactive scientific input valued by clients
* Develop high-quality content across a wide range of deliverables, with responsibility for overseeing, briefing, and reviewing work from other writers on allocated accounts
* Contribute to scientific and brand strategy, ensuring messaging is aligned with overarching brand direction and objectives
* Collaborate closely with internal teams including account management, creative, editorial, and medical strategy colleagues to ensure seamless project delivery
* Share scientific expertise internally and provide guidance on therapy areas and brand strategy
* Stay up to date with industry trends, guidelines, and best practices to ensure scientific accuracy and excellence in output
* Support business growth through involvement in pitches, proposals, and identifying new opportunities
Candidate Profile
* A degree in a life science discipline (essential); a higher degree or PhD is advantageous
* Experience working on promotional accounts
* Strong scientific writing, communication, and editorial skills
* Experience working across multiple accounts and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team
Benefits
* Discretionary bonus
* Private healthcare
* Regular social and team events
* 24 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
* Agency closure over the Christmas and New Year period