295 Senior Medical Writer jobs in the United Kingdom

Brilliant opportunity for a Medical Writer to join a fantastic team at an OUTSTANDING Med Comms agency based in one of the best locations in London.

As Medical Writer you will develop scientific expertise in assigned therapeutic areas giving exposure to Rare disease, Oncology, Cardiovascular, Diabetes to name a few. You will be supporting on a diverse range of deliverables, including complex multi-component projects, a variety of medical educations materials. symposia and meetings with some optional publications.

Previous experience working in a Medical Writing role would be ideal but experienced Associate Medical Writers looking to step up are also encouraged to apply. You must have recent experience within a medical communications agency environment. This is a varied role giving the opportunity to work across several area’s of writing within a fantastic, supportive and inspiring team.

Alongside flexible working in terms of hours, and hybrid working, a very competitive salary and benefits package is on offer alongside real progression opportunity.

Please apply to hear full details ASAP

PLEASE NOTE - You must have current medical communications agency experience in a UK based agency to be considered for this role and have full rights to work.

VML HEALTH is a leading global healthcare agency that partners with clients to build connected experiences across the healthcare ecosystem. A deep understanding of individual needs and behaviour, and how they are connected, allows us to create seamless experiences. And when these experiences are personalized, unique and relevant at every touchpoint, their power is all the more profound.

We power connections beyond science into human behaviour. We believe that science can change the world and that changing the world starts with a single person behaving differently. Overcoming beliefs and barriers to make life better for patients and healthcare communities is second nature to us.

Role: Medical Writer

Location: London, Manchester or Remote

Job Summary:

We are seeking highly motivated Medical Writers to join our growing team servicing the needs of global Pharmaceutical and Medical device companies.

Core aspects of the role:

• Hands on development of a range of scientific/medical education materials such as slide decks, KOL presentations and content for Ad Boards
• Review and refine documents with support of senior writers/scientific director to ensure that they meet industry standards and client-specific requirements
• Gain a thorough understanding of your assigned client's product and brand strategy, therapeutic landscape, and competitive environment
• Participate in client meetings, contributing to discussions and taking detailed notes
• Stay up to date on the latest trends, regulations, and documentation practices to support both internal development and client engagement, with support from senior team members
• Work on self-development by ensuring quick and comprehensive understanding of new therapeutic areas, thereby inspiring team and client confidence
• Proactively maintain and update project reference packs, document templates and style guides

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or PhD in a biology- or medicine-related discipline
• 3–5 years’ experience, ideally gained within a med comms agency
• Business professional / fluent speaker of English
• Proficient with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); general tech aptitude and willingness to learn new software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks
• Enthusiasm for learning about life sciences and emerging technologies

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Role Overview

We are hiring Medical Writers at multiple levels of seniority (Medical Writer, Senior Medical Writer, Principal Medical Writer) to join a growing medical communications team.

As a Medical Writer, you will work closely with senior colleagues to develop and deliver high-quality scientific content across a wide range of medical communications. You will play a key role in ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with both scientific and commercial objectives. Depending on your experience and level, you may also take on greater responsibilities in project leadership, client interaction, mentoring, and strategic publication planning.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Write, edit, and review scientific content for a range of deliverables (e.g., manuscripts, abstracts, slide decks, meeting reports, digital content).
• Ensure deliverables meet client requirements, deadlines, budgets, and internal quality standards.
• Manage multiple assignments effectively while adhering to project timelines.

Business Planning / Commercial Contribution

• Support account planning, publication strategies, and communication programs.
• Maintain current awareness of therapeutic area developments, clinical practice, and communication trends.

Financial Management

• Monitor adherence to budgets and utilisation targets.
• Track time spent on projects and complete timesheets accurately and promptly.

Organisational & Team Collaboration

• Contribute actively to teamwork within account teams and across the wider Medical Communications group.
• Participate in team and client meetings, sharing insights and supporting solutions.

Education

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in a Life Science (or equivalent).
• Desirable: Higher degree (MSc, PhD, or equivalent).

Experience & Skills

• Proven medical writing experience with a strong portfolio of high-quality scientific content.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Confidence in client and medical expert interactions.
• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative team player.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
• High computer literacy (Microsoft Office; ability to learn new tools quickly).

Note

This is a hybrid role . You must be able to travel to the Maidenhead office minimum 3 times per week .

About VML Health

VML Health is a global healthcare agency with a vision to make the world of health human-centric with connected brands. VML Health has offices across the world & three global healthcare hubs in London, New York, & Milan. VML Health is a WPP company.

Within VML Health is the Global Strategy Team, home to a diverse set of strategic thinkers and consultants. It represents the highest levels of strategic competency and consulting acumen under an agile business model, working independently with clients or as part of an integrated agency team. The Global Strategy Team brings together four key disciplines to build brands and shape the healthcare environment from as early as pipeline development through to loss of exclusivity: Medical Strategy, Engagement Strategy, Brand Strategy, and Medical Consulting. This role sits within the Medical Consulting discipline.

The Medical Consulting team focus early engagement across a range of disciplines including Commercial, Medical Affairs, HEOR, Market Access, Clinical Development, Patient Advocacy & Policy, Development and Regulatory teams – our clients include pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostics companies alongside patient advocacy and academic organizations.

The Medical Consulting team supports organizations to achieve more effective decision making through a focus on early cross-functional working, enhanced focus on patient engagement, and integrated planning and execution of value-based development, commercialisation projects and disease leadership programmes. The team runs a variety of global client accounts involving close collaboration with our creative, digital, medical education and marketing teams to bring creative solutions for clients as they move forward in development and launch of their assets.

This position is based in Manchester 2 x days a week.

Job Summary:

We are seeking highly motivated Medical Writer to join our growing team servicing the needs of global Pharmaceutical and Medical device companies.

Core aspects of the role:

• Hands on development of a range of scientific/medical education materials such as slide decks, KOL presentations and content for Ad Boards
• Review and refine documents with support of senior writers/scientific director to ensure that they meet industry standards and client-specific requirements
• Gain a thorough understanding of your assigned client's product and brand strategy, therapeutic landscape, and competitive environment
• Participate in client meetings, contributing to discussions and taking detailed notes
• Stay up to date on the latest trends, regulations, and documentation practices to support both internal development and client engagement, with support from senior team members
• Work on self-development by ensuring quick and comprehensive understanding of new therapeutic areas, thereby inspiring team and client confidence
• Proactively maintain and update project reference packs, document templates and style guides

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or PhD in a biology- or medicine-related discipline
• 3–5 years’ experience, ideally gained within a med comms agency
• Business professional / fluent speaker of English
• Proficient with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); general tech aptitude and willingness to learn new software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks
• Enthusiasm for learning about life sciences and emerging technologies

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Medical Writer – Medical Communications

Position: Medical Writer (medical affairs)

Location: London (2 days in the office)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £45k

Start: ASAP

Medical Writer:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a flourishing Editorial team! As a member of the scientific team, you will have the chance to shape your role to fit your strengths and be instrumental in the ongoing development and growth of the division.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects across the full spectrum of medical communications activities, including congress activities, advisory boards, symposia, training materials, websites, and digital apps. Some of the key therapy areas include oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular and obesity.

With a vibrant and sociable team environment, modern offices in London, intensive on-the-job coaching, and a program of targeted training supplemented by an excellent benefits package, our client values the difference in their employees and puts a strong emphasis on creating opportunities for advancement that complement and develop strengths and further careers.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level medical writing support within accounts, achieving writing excellence across therapy areas and the communication mix and target audiences
• Review written scientific documents for writing style, strategy, content accuracy and fact/data checking, and provide constructive feedback, in addition to ensuring scientific accuracy
• Act as the Technical Lead on designated client projects
• Apply expertise and broad experience of medical communications to the development of strategic communications programmes across accounts
• Ensure all assigned projects are delivered to the highest possible editorial and scientific standards, to deadline and within budget
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients and external thought leaders
• Manage and monitor own workload and that of junior writers assigned to projects. Monitor project budgets. Anticipate and provide solutions to budget and/or resource needs or limitations. Identify where new processes may be required and support their development
• Keep up to date with industry codes of practice/legislation and external issues or events that may affect existing accounts
• Monitor project costs against agreed budgets and notify the Client Services team of any changes to specification at the earliest opportunity
• Contribute to the development of account plan forecasts in liaison with client services leads
• Research and contribute to the writing and review of new business proposals and pitch presentations, playing a central role from initial strategic brainstorming to proposal delivery
• Proactively identify possible new business opportunities within assigned accounts

Requirements:

• Degree (science, preferably life science); PhD or MSc (desirable)
• Scientific knowledge and understanding
• Proficiency in delivering high-quality written work
• Presentation skills
• Able to attend international events
• High level of drive, motivation, and initiative
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Awareness of industry guidelines and best practice and their application
• 2+ years of experience working in Medical Communications (agency)

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Medical Writer – Medical Communications

Medical Writer – Medical Communications

Position: Medical Writer (medical affairs)

Location: London (2 days in the office)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £45k

Start: ASAP

Medical Writer:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a flourishing Editorial team! As a member of the scientific team, you will have the chance to shape your role to fit your strengths and be instrumental in the ongoing development and growth of the division.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects across the full spectrum of medical communications activities, including congress activities, advisory boards, symposia, training materials, websites, and digital apps. Some of the key therapy areas include oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular and obesity.

With a vibrant and sociable team environment, modern offices in London, intensive on-the-job coaching, and a program of targeted training supplemented by an excellent benefits package, our client values the difference in their employees and puts a strong emphasis on creating opportunities for advancement that complement and develop strengths and further careers.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level medical writing support within accounts, achieving writing excellence across therapy areas and the communication mix and target audiences
• Review written scientific documents for writing style, strategy, content accuracy and fact/data checking, and provide constructive feedback, in addition to ensuring scientific accuracy
• Act as the Technical Lead on designated client projects
• Apply expertise and broad experience of medical communications to the development of strategic communications programmes across accounts
• Ensure all assigned projects are delivered to the highest possible editorial and scientific standards, to deadline and within budget
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients and external thought leaders
• Manage and monitor own workload and that of junior writers assigned to projects. Monitor project budgets. Anticipate and provide solutions to budget and/or resource needs or limitations. Identify where new processes may be required and support their development
• Keep up to date with industry codes of practice/legislation and external issues or events that may affect existing accounts
• Monitor project costs against agreed budgets and notify the Client Services team of any changes to specification at the earliest opportunity
• Contribute to the development of account plan forecasts in liaison with client services leads
• Research and contribute to the writing and review of new business proposals and pitch presentations, playing a central role from initial strategic brainstorming to proposal delivery
• Proactively identify possible new business opportunities within assigned accounts

Requirements:

• Degree (science, preferably life science); PhD or MSc (desirable)
• Scientific knowledge and understanding
• Proficiency in delivering high-quality written work
• Presentation skills
• Able to attend international events
• High level of drive, motivation, and initiative
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Awareness of industry guidelines and best practice and their application
• 2+ years of experience working in Medical Communications (agency)

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Medical Writer – Medical Communications

Brilliant opportunity for a Senior Medical Writer to join a fantastic team at an OUTSTANDING Med Comms agency based in one of the best locations in London.

As Senior Medical Writer you will develop scientific expertise in assigned therapeutic areas giving exposure to Rare disease, Oncology, Cardiovascular, Diabetes to name a few. You will be supporting on a diverse range of deliverables, including complex multi-component projects, a variety of medical educations materials. symposia and meetings with some optional publications.

Previous experience working in a Senior Medical Writing role, would be ideal but experienced Medical Writers looking to step up are also encouraged to apply. You must have recent experience within a medical communications agency environment. This is a varied role giving the opportunity to work across several area’s of writing within a fantastic, supportive and inspiring team.

Alongside flexible working in terms of hours, and hybrid working, a very competitive salary and benefits package is on offer alongside real progression opportunity.

Please apply to hear full details ASAP

PLEASE NOTE - You must have current medical communications agency experience in a UK based agency to be considered for this role and have full rights to work.

Location: London, UK (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Industry: Medical Communications / Pharmaceuticals

Employment Type: Full-time | Hybrid

About the Role

A leading global healthcare communications agency is seeking a skilled and motivated Medical Writer 2 to join their Medical team.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing scientifically accurate, strategically aligned content across a variety of therapeutic areas, ensuring deliverables meet the highest quality standards. You will work closely with clients, contribute to project strategy, and support junior colleagues, all within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Independently interpret and transform complex scientific data into clear, accurate, and engaging content across multiple accounts and formats.
• Participate in client meetings to refine project briefs, ensuring clarity, strategic alignment, and quality.
• Manage small to medium-sized projects, monitoring progress, timelines, budgets, and flagging scope changes when necessary.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior writers, fostering professional growth and best practice.
• Maintain exceptional editorial and quality control standards, ensuring all outputs align with client brand strategies and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project delivery, meeting deadlines and objectives.
• Stay informed on relevant therapy area developments, industry trends, and regulatory guidelines.
• Contribute to internal initiatives such as training, CSR, and knowledge-sharing activities.

Requirements

• Relevant medical writing experience within a medical communications, pharmaceutical, or healthcare environment.
• Broad knowledge of therapy areas, with the ability to adapt writing style to varied audiences.
• Strong scientific background (life sciences degree required; MSc or PhD desirable).
• Excellent attention to detail, quality control, and compliance awareness.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Confident communicator with solid interpersonal skills, including client-facing experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working model (3 days onsite in London).
• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous holiday allowance, increasing with length of service.
• Private medical insurance (including family cover), pension contribution, and income protection.
• Ongoing professional training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive, inclusive culture with a focus on wellbeing and team collaboration.

If you are a passionate medical writer with a strong scientific background and an eye for detail, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a forward-thinking, people-focused agency. Apply now to learn more.

We are recruiting on behalf of a very supportive and growing Med Comms agency for a Principal Medical Writer.

THE CANDIDATE

• The successful candidate will be working at SENIOR MEDICAL WRITER/ PRINCIPAL MEDICAL WRITER level for a similar Med Comms agency.

THE ROLE

• Working on campaigns for delivering scientific platforms, MSL training materials, as well as creating interactive and meaningful external educational initiatives (e.g. centres-of-excellence programs, masterclasses, preceptorships), congresses, symposia, standalones, advisory boards and steering committee meetings, in a virtual, face-to-face or hybrid format. as well as publications and manuscripts.
• Help to develop science strategies and tactics alongside senior team members
• Coach and mentor juniors in the team.

THE COMPANY

• They are a lovely team and well established med comms agency
• They work very strategically with clients to develop and deliver integrated campaigns.
• They can offer insights, advocacy, real world evidence and creative brand materials as well as med ed/ med affairs.
• They have had exciting growth this year and looking for some new hires to support this.
• They offer great training and development and the senior team are very invested in people's career pathways.

THE PACKAGE

The salary is approx £65k-£74k PLUS strong benefits package on top