Senior Medical Writer

Glasgow Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

As a Senior Medical Writer at Ashfield MedComms, you lead the creation of scientifically rigorous medical communications, turning complex data into clear, engaging narratives. You collaborate with clients, authors and cross-functional teams to shape strategy and deliver publications, congress materials and digital content. You mentor junior writers and contribute to new business opportunities, driving impact across oncology and other therapeutic areas. You join a collaborative team that values scientific depth, creativity and patient-focused outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

flexible hybrid and remote working
private healthcare
life insurance
pension

Responsibilities

Lead development of scientifically accurate and engaging medical communications
Interpret complex scientific/clinical data to identify core insights and messages
Develop content from brief to final delivery with high editorial quality
Conduct literature searches and scientific research
Create publication and congress materials with authors and teams
Build relationships with clients, HCPs, KOLs and external experts
Participate in client meetings, advisory boards, congresses and scientific meetings
Provide scientific and strategic input into project planning and programmes
Collaborate with account management, strategy, creative and editorial teams for integrated communications
Review and provide constructive feedback on colleagues’ work to maintain standards
Mentor junior writers and contribute to their development
Contribute to new business opportunities, pitches and proposals

Key requirements

A degree, MSc, PhD or equivalent in a relevant life sciences or healthcare discipline
Several years of experience as a medical writer in a medical communications agency
Experience developing a range of medical communications materials including publications and congress deliverables
Ability to translate complex data into compelling communications for different audiences
Confidence to present scientific information and engage in client discussions
Genuine curiosity about science, healthcare and medical communications landscape
Experience in Oncology is welcome; openness to broader therapeutic areas