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Principal Medical Writer

London, United KingdomFull-time2026-04-10 → 2026-10-22

Core

Lead and inspire a team of medical writers to deliver scientifically robust, strategically driven content for healthcare clients.

Role type

Senior IC medical writer (editorial leadership)

Builds

Medical communications content, strategic narratives, and pitch materials for pharma/healthcare clients

Domain

Healthcare / Medical Communications

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Medical writing, scientific leadership, team management, strategic counseling, client relationship management, pitch development

Preferred skills

Master's degree or PhD in life sciences, experience in medical communications agency or in-house pharma

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Mentor and manage members of the writing team; Provide scientific and strategic counsel to clients and internal teams; Lead content for designated accounts; Establish relationships with external scientific experts; Drive organic growth and lead scientific aspects of pitch development

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities