Principal Medical Writer

The role

Principals co-lead the creation of medical content across various therapy areas and provide strategic insights for clients. They manage writing teams, ensure quality and accuracy, and act as a primary contact for clients.

What you will do

• Co-lead development of high-quality medical content across multiple therapy areas
• Provide strategic input to aligned accounts
• Co-lead implementation of AI into new projects and initiatives
• Act as day-to-day medical contact for clients
• Manage and mentor junior individuals and teams
• Guarantee the accuracy and quality of assets
• Delegate work within account to ensure billable targets are met
• Identify appropriate channel, style and format for projects
• Manage and prioritise competing workloads within the account
• Support definition and shape of strategy on new business proposals and pitches

Required qualifications

• Previous experience of medical writing at an SMW level or above
• Previous experience managing medical writers and interacting regularly with clients
• A profound understanding of healthcare, science, medicine, and the pharmaceutical industry
• A high level of academic achievement
• Personable, articulate, and capable of nurturing relationships

Benefits

• Free snacks
• Generous holiday and paid time off
• Options for private medical, dental, and vision plans
• Support in saving for the future
• Mental wellness coaching and support
• Access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning

Before you apply

• Unable to offer visa sponsorship
• Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK

About the company

Real Chemistry is a global agency providing a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to pharmaceutical and biotech clients.