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Principal Medical Writer, Med Comms

JR United Kingdom

London

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GBP 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Medical Writer to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful medical communications projects across various therapy areas, including Respiratory, Vaccines, and Oncology. You will be responsible for developing content, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior writers in a collaborative and supportive environment. With a strong focus on scientific expertise and leadership, this position promises a rewarding career path in a company known for its excellence in medical communications. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package along with the flexibility of hybrid working.

Qualifications

  • Minimum BSc in life sciences; MSc/PhD preferred.
  • Experience in a medical communications agency at PMW level.

Responsibilities

  • Lead content development for allocated accounts and manage client relationships.
  • Review and mentor junior writers while ensuring timely project delivery.

Skills

Scientific Expertise
Client-facing Skills
Leadership Skills

Education

BSc in Life Sciences
MSc in Life Sciences
PhD in Life Sciences

Job description

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Principal Medical Writer, Med Comms, London
Client:

RBW Consulting

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

A leading medcomms agency has an opening for a Principal Medical Writer to join their experienced and passionate team.

As part of a successful global network, this award-winning agency is recognized as experts in the development of impactful, high-science medical communications programmes that drive behaviour change.

Their work has a strong focus on meetings and symposia, as well as medical affairs, training materials, and HCP education, covering a broad spread of therapy areas including Respiratory, Vaccines, and Oncology.

As PMW, you’ll lead content development for allocated accounts, manage client relationships, contribute to scientific strategy, and ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget. You’ll also review the work of junior writers and help to mentor and develop them.

This agency has a supportive and sociable culture where everyone works together towards the common goal. You’ll enjoy an excellent salary and benefits package, a collaborative team environment, and hybrid working.

Requirements

  • A high level of scientific expertise, with a minimum BSc level education in life sciences (MSc/PhD advantageous).
  • Experience in a medical communications agency setting to PMW level with knowledge across a variety of medical education activities.
  • In-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and associated regulations.
  • Superb client-facing and leadership skills.
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