Principal Medical Writer

4 weeks ago


Greater Leeds, United Kingdom Mednet Health Full time

About Mednet Group

Mednet Group is a group of award-winning healthcare communications agencies working with top 10 Global Pharmaceutical companies. We have diversity and inclusion at our core and lead the way as a partner of choice for socially conscious businesses.



Apply promptly A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.

About the role

In the context of its growth plan, Mednet Group is looking for someone with a passion for scientific storytelling who can effortlessly convey high-level scientific knowledge with meaningful impact. As Principal Medical Writer your medical expertise will enable you to help strategically drive projects and deliver impactful solutions which truly make a difference in healthcare.

We have a talented medical writing team who enjoy working in a collaborative environment and need an individual who can lead, support and guide on a range of exciting growing accounts. If you are naturally enthusiastic, forward-thinking, creative and solutions focused this could be a fantastic opportunity.


You will be responsible for:


  • Writing high-quality, engaging and scientifically accurate content to context across a wide variety of deliverables
  • Taking the lead on designated projects and providing support for junior writers
  • Playing an active role in supporting the Associate Creative Director (Copy) to build our scientific strategy offering and help manage project outcomes
  • Providing high level scientific advice and guidance to clients as well as collaborating with the accounts team to build and advance our business partnerships
  • Driving forwards ideas, concepts, and suggestions to always provide added value to projects
  • Being a key figure for ensuring editorial control processes and industry regulations standards are met
  • Being an agency ambassador, demonstrating our agency values and proactively contributing to the culture of the wider team


Essential criteria:


  • Expertise in multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, gastroenterology, haematology and dermatology.
  • Interpreting scientific data – demonstrating the ability to combine medical communication skills with creative thinking to conceive and write content across a wide range of assets
  • Ability to quickly pick up new knowledge and good understanding around the marketing strategy of products
  • Guides development of channel-, message- and tone-appropriate copy for all audiences and media types
  • Supports the client pitch process by providing expert knowledge, insights, and advice
  • Works alongside designers and art directors to inform the creation of engaging and accurate visual presentations
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and proactively contributes to and is confident in leading discussions
  • Good attention to detail and ability to integrate core editorial processes and best-writing principles within team projects
  • Competent and confident working both autonomously and collaboratively across teams
  • Previous line management would be advantageous - ability to mentor, coach and provide feedback to fellow writers


Are you a skilled senior medical writer who is looking to take the next step their career?


Requirements: A strong degree in a scientific or medical field plus significant experience within a medical writing role

Location: Leeds or with the option to work remotely

Salary: Dependant on experience



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