Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
We are looking for a seasoned, scientifically rigorous Senior Medical Writer with a passion for publications to join our fantastic team. This role sits within a high-growth publications account that is rapidly expanding. If you thrive on the intellectual challenge of publications, enjoy diving into clinical data, crafting high-impact manuscripts, and shaping scientific narratives, this is the perfect environment for you. You will be the scientific anchor on key publications, taking ownership of clinical study manuscripts from inception to submission. This highly collaborative role involves writing, mentoring junior writers, reviewing manuscripts, and partnering closely with external Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and pharmaceutical clients. In Medical Education, our approach combines biomedical science, learning theory, and behaviour change to create impactful medical and professional education. We’re ‘Scientifically Grounded, Creatively Driven.’

What You’ll Do
- Lead Manuscript Development: Draft, refine, and review high-quality clinical study manuscripts, review articles, abstracts, and congress presentations.
- Act as a Strategic Partner: Work closely with clients and authors/KOLs, guiding them through the publication process with confidence and scientific authority.
- Maintain Scientific Rigor: Interpret complex technical documents (CSRs, regulatory submissions, clinical papers) and translate them into clear, compelling, and compliant scientific narratives.
- Provide Editorial Oversight: Review the work of junior writers, ensuring scientific accuracy, alignment with client briefs, and adherence to industry guidelines.
- Support Account Growth: Partner with the wider team to identify organic growth opportunities on this high-performing account, contributing to proposals and pitches where appropriate.

Experience
- Proven track record as a Medical Writer / Senior Medical Writer within a healthcare, medical communications, or medical education agency, with a dedicated focus on publications.
- Strong portfolio of peer-reviewed clinical study manuscripts.
- Excellent data-interpretation skills, able to digest CSRs, clinical papers, and regulatory documents.
- Thorough knowledge of publishing industry and pharmaceutical regulations including ABPI, GPP 2022/GPP4, and ICMJE guidelines.

About you
- Passionate about publications and scientific writing.
- Exceptional communication skills and high emotional intelligence to build trust with demanding clients and lead author discussions.
- Adaptable style to engage with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Versatility is highly desirable, with experience in digital projects, events, and large educational programmes considered an advantage.

Qualifications
- Relevant scientific or medical qualifications preferred but not explicitly stated; emphasis on experience and demonstrated expertise in medical writing and publications.