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Are you an experienced Senior Medical Writer looking for your next long-term contract opportunity?
I am currently partnering with a leading global pharmaceutical organisation seeking a Senior Medical Writer to join their clinical and regulatory writing team on an initial 12-month contract.
This role sits within a high-performing global team and will suit a writer who is confident leading the development of complex regulatory and safety documentation whilst collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across Clinical Development, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics and Medical Affairs.

Your new role
Lead the preparation, review and delivery of high-quality clinical and regulatory documents.

Author and coordinate clinical study protocols and protocol amendments.

Develop Pharmacovigilance and aggregate safety reports including:

DSURs (Development Safety Update Reports)

PBRERs (Periodic Benefit-Risk Evaluation Reports)

Prepare clinical study reports, investigator brochures and other regulatory submissions as required.

Support documentation associated with medical devices and combination products, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.

Collaborate with subject-matter experts to ensure scientific accuracy, consistency and timely delivery of documents.

Drive document strategy, standards and quality across multiple development programmes.

Ensure all documents meet global regulatory guidelines and company standards.

What you'll need to succeed
Significant experience working as a Medical Writer within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO or medical device sector.

Demonstrable experience authoring clinical study protocols.

Strong experience writing DSURs and PBRERs.

Medical device and/or combination product documentation experience.

Excellent understanding of regulatory requirements and industry guidelines, especially GVP

Experience managing multiple deliverables across complex development programmes.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Degree qualified in a life sciences discipline (advanced degree advantageous).

What you need to do now
If you are a Senior Medical Writer with strong protocol, DSUR, PBRER and medical device experience and are looking for a long-term contract with a highly respected pharmaceutical company, I'd be delighted to discuss the opportunity with you.

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Before you apply for this position, it is vital that you are in possession of a UK passport or relevant visa to work without restrictions in the UK and must be based in the UK.

We're delighted to be working with one of the UK's leading medical communications agencies, seeking a Medical Writer to join their dedicated and expanding team.

Your role will be to create and develop high quality and accurate scientific content that meets their clients' goals and requirements.

You will be lead writer on assigned projects, work with a team of junior writers and have previous experience in working with medical communications/and or relevant scientific or medical writing fields.

It is essential you have a degree in a scientific field - ideally biology, medicine, genetics or chemistry.

Responsibilities include:

• Researching and writing a variety of scientific, educational and commercial materials across a range of therapy areas for different target audiences
• Editing and checking the factual accuracy of materials
• Ensuring all outputs align with the client's brief and are delivered on time and on budget
• Developing good client relationships to ensure the retention and growth of business
• Providing regular status updates for projects
• You will have a relevant scientific or medical degree and have had experience in understanding, deciphering and writing medical copy, as well as understanding the pharmaceuticals industry.

This is an exciting opportunity, with real career growth opportunities as evidenced by existing staff members.

Our client takes special pride in being a warm and embracing employer - benefits of joining their team include:

• 25 days annual leave - plus bank holidays and company holidays
• Health cash plan
• Health and well-being programmes
• Annual flu jab
• Private pension scheme
• Competitive salary
• Professional learning and development

If any of this sounds interesting and you would be open to a conversation to find out more, please send us a copy of your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

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Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well‑understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first‑to‑market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

From research and discovery to post‑market clinical development, our WWRD engine involves all bench and clinical research and the associated groups that support those endeavors. Our teams work on developing first‑in‑class and best‑in‑class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with genetic diseases.

The Medical Writer applies basic to intermediate documentation preparation and document project management skills to assist in the development, drafting, review, editing, and finalization of documents used in conducting clinical studies and reporting clinical study results for regulatory submissions and publications.

• Drafts and edits documents used in conducting and reporting the results of clinical studies, including protocols, protocol amendments, informed consent forms, and clinical study reports
• Drafts and edits documents used in reporting aggregate safety and efficacy information for a molecule, such as investigator’s brochures and periodic safety reports (PBRERs, DSURs, etc.)
• Aids in managing study team participation in the preparation of such documents, including calling/running meetings, developing and managing timelines, and managing the document review and comment adjudication processes
• Provides peer review and editing support for other regulatory documents, such as statistical analysis plans, CRFs, and other study materials
• Adheres to departmental procedures and practices and technical and industry standards during all aspects of work.
• Assists in developing and reviewing standard processes and templates within Global Medical Writing
• Works effectively with cross‑functional groups within BioMarin
• Other tasks as assigned.

This position progressively develops the medical writing function in alignment with the requirements of clinical development and organizational goals. Filling this need with a regular full‑time employee will enable BioMarin to reduce writing‑related CRO and contractor costs, increase Medical Writing productivity to meet development needs, and realize efficiencies and consistent documentation quality across programs through repeatable processes and continuity of knowledge of programs, investigational products, and indications.

Bachelor’s or higher degree preferred; scientific focus desirable.

Minimum requirement: University‑level medical or technical writing course(s) or equivalent experience in science/technical writing.

Evidence of medical writing career development desirable, e.g., American Medical Writers Association certificate, Editor in Life Sciences certificate, or relevant training through Drug Information Association.

Relevant Experience

• Up to 2 years as a medical writer in the pharmaceutical industry
• At least 5 years of medical or scientific writing experience as a primary job responsibility

Clinical Studies

• Familiar with drug development process (discovery to market).
• Basic understanding of biostatistical and clinical research concepts.
• Basic applied knowledge of:
  • documentation required for the conduct of clinical studies
  • protocol design (including objectives, efficacy and safety endpoints, and procedures for collecting and reporting AEs and SAEs)
  • study results reporting

Medical Writing

• Writing high‑quality documents that support corporate goals and objectives.
• Experience writing, reviewing, or editing protocols and clinical study reports preferred.
• Basic applied knowledge of routine document content preparation, including the use of style guides (internal, AMA, CBE, Chicago), medical dictionaries, and guidance documents that prescribe content.
• Ability to interpret basic tabular and graphical clinical data presentations.
• Ability to create basic tables using AMA style (e.g., Schedule of Events).
• Basic to intermediate applied knowledge of basic clinical laboratory tests.
• Basic understanding of the concepts of coding dictionaries (MedDRA, WHO Drug).

Computer/office equipment Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word (including the use of templates), Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint.
• Familiar with document management software (e.g., LiveLink, SharePoint, Veeva).
• Experienced with scanners, printers, and copiers.

Regulatory

• Basic knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidances associated with standalone regulatory documents (e.g., protocols, investigator brochures, and clinical study reports).

Project Management

• Capable of working on multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
• Good conflict management skills.
• Motivated and shows initiative.
• Detail oriented.

Communication

• Capable of well organized, concise and clear written and verbal communication.
• Capable of comprehending complex scientific concepts and translating them into clear, concise, appropriately referenced text that meets regulatory requirements.
• Effective at explaining writing principles to a varied audience both in individual and group settings; basic presentation skills.

Please note this role is a Hybrid role with attendance on site in our London office required for a minimum of 2 days per week. This role is not a remote role.

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Overview

At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

Our culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities.

Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience.

Medical Writer

Role Purpose

Our MWs play a fundamental role in our business by contributing to day-to-day project delivery within an account to create outstanding medical content across a variety of therapy areas. This position is ideal for a proactive communicator with a passion for science, a keen interest in AI, and a keen eye for detail who is looking to develop their medical writing career further.

• Scientific knowledge:
  • Has a good understanding of assigned therapeutic areas
  • Effectively analyses and interprets scientific data to work on a wide range of assigned projects
• Strategic knowledge:
  • Understands the medical affairs and commercial spaces within which clients work
  • Reviews literature and competitive information to continually expand understanding of brand/marketplace and emerging competitors and shares findings and implications with teams
  • Participates in meetings and strategic discussions with clients, authors, and advisors
• AI:
  • Confidently and efficiently uses AI tools to support assigned tasks, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in their work
  • Seeks out new opportunities to apply AI tools to improve personal workflow and task management
• Project ownership:
  • Takes some responsibility for day-to-day delivery of scientific content under supervision of MW2 or SMW and higher
  • Ensures communication objectives are met on assigned projects
• Editorial:
  • Adapts writing style to suit different audiences (e.g. primary and secondary care physicians, nurses or patients)
  • Structures and writes more commercially focused or complicated materials such as story flows/strategic frameworks, competitor intelligence, advisory board reports, etc. with clear supervision from SMW or higher
• Quality control:
  • Ensures all work is referenced appropriately and is provided with a full reference pack
  • Ensures all work is tagged appropriately on VVPM
  • Is fully adherent to and shows a good working knowledge of the ABPI code of conduct
  • Demonstrates knowledge of good practice/industry guidelines and ensures project work is compliant with these with supervision from senior team
• On site: May go on-site across a variety of events and interacting with clients and faculty to develop and finalise content
• Client liaison: Has begun to have client contact for content development on straight-forward projects and escalates queries in more challenging scenarios
• Project management:
  • Adheres to project schedules and briefs
  • Understands key dates in project timelines and keeps the account team apprised of status on projects by providing timely and accurate communication
  • Proactively clarifies how a project status is tracking versus the number of hours available
  • Participates in the tracking of project deliverables, identifying impact of out-of-scope changes
  • Adheres to project budgets, or proactively provides appropriate reasons not to
• Teamwork: Trains/mentors junior writers on writing and company processes

• You should bring a strong scientific background with a degree in a scientific or medical discipline (post-graduate degree preferred). A high level of academic achievement is expected
• A passion for, and profound understanding of, healthcare, science, medicine, and the pharmaceutical industry is essential, as well as a keen interest in AI technologies
• You’ll need to be personable, articulate, and have a keen eye for detail
• You should bring previous experience as a (junior) medical writer at an agency or within a pharmaceutical organisation

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks. Learn more about our great benefits and perks at:

Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here.

We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why we’ve put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vision plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at:

Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.

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PE Global are currently recruiting for a Medical Communications Writer for an initial 6 contract role with a leading multinational Pharma client based in London – hybrid with 2 days per week in the office.

Only PAYE, £30 p/h

• Demonstrate a command of assigned therapeutic areas and expertise with assigned products
• Research and write original content for publications activities (primary and review manuscripts, abstracts, posters), slide presentations and other materials
• Prepare meeting materials for satellite symposia (agenda, slide content, speaker briefings etc), and reports from advisory boards and other internal or external meetings
• Develop content that is scientifically accurate, evidence-based, grammatically accurate, referenced using appropriate sources, and consistent with quality standards for author review, customer review as appropriate, and scientific peer review
• Perform internal scientific reviews to ensure quality in line with the scope and scientific messages
• Mentor internal team members and help onboard new joiners
• As needed, perform quality control (QC) checking / proof reading of the above-mentioned documents to meet stakeholder expectations
• Clearly communicate medical scientific concepts in a condensed, audience-appropriate way
• Follow all internal processes and procedures with regard to workflow, development of deliverables, and adherence to industry best practices, including GPP
• Demonstrate the flexibility/adaptability necessary to function on different therapeutic teams as needed and to work on projects across multiple brands at any given time
• Provide input and aid in troubleshooting/problem-solving
• Participate in strategic and tactical publications planning and related research
• Maintains records for all assigned projects including archiving in line with global SOP
• Maintains audit, SOP and training compliance

• Minimum science degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in medical communication
• Medical writing experience
• Good understanding of industry work processes for publication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

We’re working with a globally recognised creative agency with a long-standing reputation for producing bold, effective work across advertising, brand, and communications. Their healthcare team is growing, and they’re now looking to bring in a thoughtful, detail-driven Medical Writer to support a range of pharmaceutical and healthcare brands.

This is a great opportunity for a medical writer who enjoys combining scientific rigour with creativity, and who wants to work in a highly collaborative, strategically led agency environment.

The agency is known for translating complex ideas into powerful, engaging stories. Within their healthcare offering, that means producing work that is scientifically robust, compliant, and creatively strong.

You’ll join a multidisciplinary healthcare team and play a key role in shaping content across multiple accounts. Precision, curiosity, and a genuine respect for language are essential — this is a role for someone who takes accuracy seriously but also enjoys the craft of storytelling.

This position would suit a medical writer with around 2-5 years’ experience in a promotional healthcare or pharmaceutical agency setting.

You’ll work across a wide range of deliverables, from short, tactical pieces through to more complex strategic documents, including:

• Digital content (websites, eDetails, interactive materials)
• HCP-facing materials (for healthcare professionals)
• Messaging frameworks
• Internal communications and training materials

You’ll collaborate closely with medical, creative, and account teams to ensure all work is accurate, approvable, and aligned with brand strategy.

Presenting & communicating

• Confident contributing to client discussions and internal reviews
• Able to clearly explain scientific rationale and defend content decisions
• Comfortable working alongside creatives, strategists, and medical colleagues
• Enjoys shaping ideas as part of a team

High standards

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong grasp of tone, brand voice, and compliance
• Able to quickly build knowledge of therapy areas
• Skilled at distilling complex clinical data into clear, engaging communications

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, with relevant writing experience
• Fully trained in Veeva PromoMats
• Excellent command of English grammar and written communication
• Creatively minded, with an understanding of data visualisation and design principles

Bonus

• Knowledge of, or experience working with, the US healthcare market

This is a chance to work within a highly respected global agency, known for its creative excellence and strategic thinking, while developing your career in healthcare communications. You’ll gain exposure to a variety of brands, audiences, and formats, and be supported by a strong, experienced team.