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