Pobl. is a talent consultancy specialising in medical communications, healthcare advertising and market access. We work with international clients on a range of hiring needs, from entry-level to executive appointments.
We're hiring for a Scientific Lead to join a highly-regarded, international MedComms agency known for their culture, stability, and superb quality of work.
Following significant new business wins and organic growth, this agency is hiring for multiple Medical Affairs teams. This fully remote role (based in the UK) is designed for a senior medical communications professional to provide strategic counsel to clients and lead scientific content delivery across therapy areas including COPD, immunology, asthma, epilepsy, nephrology, and lupus.
This position specifically suits a Principal Medical Writer looking to transition into a leadership role focused on team development and editorial excellence.
What you'll be doing
* Leadership and Mentoring: Line manage and coach members of the medical writing team, overseeing resource planning and workload allocation to ensure efficient project delivery.
* Scientific Strategy: Act as a strategic lead across Medical Affairs programmes, providing editorial leadership and maintaining high standards of scientific accuracy across all deliverables.
* Client Partnership: Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients, contributing to program planning and high-level scientific discussions.
The experience you'll need
* Scientific Expertise: Significant experience in medical writing within a MedComms agency, supported by an advanced life sciences degree (e.g. PhD or MSc).
* Leadership Capability: Proven experience in line management and mentoring scientific teams, with the ability to drive best practices in quality control.
* Strategic Mindset: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting while providing high-level scientific and editorial oversight.
Applicants will need to be based in the UK, with the right to work – visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Please apply via the job advert for immediate consideration with your CV. We'd be delighted to hear from you.
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