Senior Medical Writer

4 weeks ago


United Kingdom X4 Life Sciences Full time

Senior Medical Writer – Medcomms


We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Medical Writer to join an innovative and rapidly growing medical communications agency. This agency is dedicated to translating complex scientific and medical information into clear, engaging, and impactful content that drives the future of healthcare. With a focus on transformative therapies, the agency partners with global leaders in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries to shape compelling brand stories and communicate cutting-edge science.


Role Overview:

As a Senior Medical Writer, you will have the opportunity to work across a diverse range of high-profile accounts, producing scientifically accurate content that resonates with both medical and non-medical audiences. This role will see you leading scientific discussions, creating complex written materials, and collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver impactful communications.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Scientific Expertise: Develop a deep understanding of assigned accounts, therapy areas, and brand strategies, using your knowledge to craft compelling scientific content that aligns with client goals.
  • Content Creation: Write and develop high-quality content for a variety of medical communications materials, including publications, presentations, and digital assets, with minimal supervision.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Take the lead on scientific discussions with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and external experts to inform content and messaging.
  • Brand Alignment: Ensure all written materials are in line with client brand strategies, maintaining consistency in messaging across different communication channels.
  • Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including account managers, creatives, editors, and medical strategists, to ensure seamless delivery and high-quality outputs.
  • Mentorship: Share your expertise and provide guidance on scientific content, therapy areas, and brand knowledge to junior writers and other internal stakeholders.
  • Industry Awareness: Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, regulatory guidelines, and best practices to continually elevate the quality and compliance of your medical writing.


What They're Looking For:

  • Educational Background: A degree in a relevant scientific discipline (essential). A postgraduate qualification or PhD would be an added advantage.
  • Medical Writing Experience: Proven experience as a medical writer, preferably within a medical communications agency or similar environment.
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to explain complex scientific concepts in a clear and engaging way.
  • Independence & Teamwork: Ability to work autonomously on complex projects while also collaborating effectively within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team.


Why Join This Agency?

As part of a forward-thinking team, you will be empowered to take ownership of projects and contribute to impactful work that shapes the future of healthcare.


Employee Benefits:

  • Competitive company bonus scheme
  • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
  • Private healthcare coverage
  • Company closure between Christmas and New Year


If you have any questions, feel free to pop me an email - m.kent@x4lifesciences.com.



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