Summary
Are you an experienced senior / principal medical writer with a passion for mentoring, strategy and scientific storytelling? We’re supporting a globally recognised healthcare communications agency in their search for a Principal Medical Writer. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead delivery on major accounts, shape strategic direction, and support the development of a talented medical writing team.
Everything you need to know about the role
As a Principal Medical Writer you’ll take a leading role across content development, client consultancy, and team management. You’ll ensure scientific excellence in all deliverables, build trusted partnerships with clients and medical experts and serve as a senior editorial voice within the agency.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading delivery of high-quality scientific content across therapy areas, aligned to client strategy and industry standards.
* Acting as a strategic scientific partner across accounts, advising clients with confidence and depth.
* Providing senior-level review and oversight of writing teams, delivering feedback and ensuring consistency across projects.
* Owning key client relationships, leading discussions and scientific input at client meetings and events.
* Managing multiple complex projects, with a strong grasp of timelines, budgets, resourcing and quality control.
* Supporting the professional growth of your team through line management, coaching, and tailored development opportunities.
* Sharing insights on industry trends, therapeutic developments and new innovations with the wider team.
Experience and qualities that make you a strong fit
* A minimum 6 years’ medical writing experience in a medical communications agency
* Strong scientific background - minimum degree in life sciences (MSc or PhD advantageous).
* In-depth knowledge of medical communications, including publication planning and strategy.
* Confident working with senior client stakeholders
* Demonstrated experience mentoring, line managing or developing junior team members.
* Proactive and solutions-focused with strong time management
* Comfortable navigating pharmaceutical compliance and adapting to complex project needs
What’s on offer?
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance (covering family), income protection, and critical illness cover.
* Annual wellness benefit, hybrid working (3 days in the London office, 2 WFH), and generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, rising with tenure.
* A culture that values learning and inclusion - including a full week per year dedicated to training and development
* Opportunities to contribute to diversity & inclusion, CSR, and internal knowledge-sharing initiative
Could this be the role for you?
If you're ready to step into a principal medical writing role where you can have real strategic impact in a team that supports both personal growth and meaningful healthcare communications - I’d love to hear from you. Please apply below or send your CV and a brief cover letter to lucy@carrotrecruitment.com