This Medical Writer position is a newly created opportunity within a growing, award-winning independent healthcare communications agency. The role focuses on scientific content development across a varied mix of medical education and healthcare communications projects, offering the chance to take ownership of projects and interact directly with clients and healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities
Develop, review, and deliver high-quality scientific and medical communications content across various therapy areas and client accounts
Develop engaging, scientifically accurate content for medical education, healthcare communications, and pharmaceutical clients
Create scientific slide decks for symposia, advisory boards, standalone meetings, and educational programmes
Produce HCP educational materials, discussion guides, speaker briefings, scientific reports, and clinical data summaries
Develop congress support materials, meeting reports, training resources, digital content, and website copy
Review and interpret clinical trial data, published literature, treatment guidelines, and other scientific evidence
Translate complex clinical and scientific information into clear, accessible content tailored to different audiences
Develop scientific narratives and key messages in collaboration with senior colleagues and account teams
Support scientific meetings, advisory boards, and educational activities, including direct interaction with healthcare professionals and external experts
Participate in client calls, scientific discussions, and speaker briefing meetings
Ensure materials comply with relevant industry codes, regulatory requirements, and promotional/non-promotional standards
Support medical and regulatory review processes through Veeva PromoMats, including reference management and incorporating reviewer feedback
Conduct scientific quality control, fact-checking, proofreading, and reviewing materials for accuracy and consistency
Manage multiple writing projects, coordinating reviews, and ensuring agreed deadlines and quality standards are achieved
Work collaboratively with account management colleagues while taking responsibility for your own writing deliverables
Requirements
Strong scientific background
Previous experience developing medical communications content within an agency environment
Degree in life sciences or a closely related scientific discipline
Approximately 3+ years' experience in medical writing, scientific content development, or a comparable role within a healthcare communications agency
Previous experience working with pharmaceutical clients and developing medical communications materials
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
200,000+
New jobs added daily
7,000,000+
Verified job listings
1,000,000+
Tailored applications submitted
Strong scientific writing skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical information accurately
Experience developing scientific presentations, educational slide decks, and other non-publications materials
Excellent PowerPoint skills, including the ability to present scientific information and clinical data clearly and effectively
Experience conducting literature searches, interpreting clinical evidence, and ensuring scientific accuracy
Familiarity with relevant pharmaceutical industry codes and compliance requirements
Experience using Veeva PromoMats, including reference linking and review processes
Confidence communicating with clients, colleagues, and external scientific experts
Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities
Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working within a smaller agency environment where teamwork, accountability, and a willingness to get involved are valued
Currently based in the UK and have the unrestricted right to work in the UK
Benefits
25 days annual leave plus an additional 4 days between Christmas and New Year, with the potential for increased holiday entitlement through length of service
Flexible working hours and remote working options
Private health insurance
Discretionary bonus scheme
Regular career reviews, structured development opportunities, and merit-based progression
Internal and external professional development opportunities
Annual allowance for learning, inspiration, and wellbeing
Pension scheme
Season ticket loan
Cycle-to-work scheme
One volunteering day per year
Important Details
Work format: Flexible hybrid/remote working
About the Company
WE3 Consulting is working with an award-winning, independent healthcare communications agency based in Central London. With a close-knit, highly experienced team, the agency partners with pharmaceutical companies, healthcare technology organisations, and patient groups to develop scientifically accurate, engaging communications that support better understanding of medicines, treatments, and healthcare.
