After an exciting rebrand this integrated healthcare communications agency is looking for a Principal Medical Writer to join their medical communications team. The agency has had an incredibly exciting few years including moving into amazing new offices on the river Thames with its sister agencies, growing its US presence, and investing significantly in growth, particularly in new junior talent. Their capabilities and projects are very broad covering medical affairs, commercial & marketing, market access & HEOR, clinical trials, comms, advocacy and PR.

If you have solid healthcare agency experience and want to join an agency working at the forefront of life-changing communications, then this is the perfect opportunity.

(N.B The company operate hybrid working, 3 days in their London office. They have great flexibility around working core hours, to allow for greater flex for employees in their working day).

The Principal Medical Writer

• You will lead the development and delivery of high-quality scientific content across a range of medical communications materials (e.g. manuscripts, slide decks, meeting materials, MSL resources, digital content).
• Provide strategic input and scientific leadership across accounts, ensuring content aligns with client objectives and therapy area developments.
• Review and edit work produced by other writers, offering guidance and mentoring to support their development.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (client services, editorial, design) and external stakeholders (clients, authors, KOLs) to ensure timely and accurate project delivery.
• Contribute to new business development by supporting proposals, pitches, and providing scientific insight during client meetings.

Principal Medical Writer Requirements

• Medical communications agency experience up to at least SMW
• Strong scientific background, educated to a minimum degree level in life sciences
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to adapt to new therapy areas, projects and accounts
• A passion for healthcare and making a difference through communications

What you will get in return

• An agency with a truly flexible approach, no pressure to be in the office, however access to a very sociable and buzzy central London office as much as you wish
• Everyone has two line managers and one mentor to support your development and growth
• An exciting social calendar for example, wine & cheese nights, Halloween party etc etc.
• Opportunity to get involved with various electives for example, pro bono work, volunteering, social committee, DE&I initiatives
• A huge variety of work in different therapy areas including diabetes, obesity, gastro, alzheimer’s, women’s health, cardiovascular, vaccines, neurology, rare diseases to name a few!