Provide high-level scientific leadership for publications-driven projects within the Medical Scientific Services team. Ensure scientific accuracy, strategic direction, and effective client communication in a 12-month fixed-term contract. Mentor and develop junior scientific writers. Support team development and contribute to business growth initiatives. Manage client relationships with a focus on trust, clarity, and delivery
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of scientific content across various formats including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, plain language summaries, and digital media such as podcasts and videos
- Conduct advanced scientific reviews and provide strategic guidance to align deliverables with client goals
- Manage and strengthen client relationships within assigned accounts, ensuring consistent and transparent communication
- Supervise, mentor, and develop junior scientific writers to enhance their professional and scientific capabilities
- Support business development efforts by providing scientific insights that drive organic growth
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in a scientific or related discipline
- At least six years of professional experience in medical or scientific writing
Nice to Have
- Advanced academic degree preferred
- Experience in respiratory therapeutics is a strong advantage
- Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of scientific content while maintaining strategic coherence
- Proven skills in client relationship and account management
- Leadership experience with a focus on mentoring and team development
- Strong communication abilities and a proactive, solution-oriented approach
Benefits
- Up to 7% employer pension contribution
- Life insurance coverage
- Income protection benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Flexible hybrid working model
- Option to work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to two weeks annually
- 25 days of annual leave
- Two personal well-being days per year
- End-of-year holidays provided as a gift
- Early finish on Fridays during summer months in June, July, and August
- Free access to counselling through the employee assistance program
- Personalized health and wellness support
- Enhanced leave policies for maternity, paternity, family, and fertility
- On-demand support from partner organization Peppy
- Access to thousands of on-demand training resources
- Regular career development discussions
- Opportunities for global, cross-functional career progression
Compensation
Not specified. Includes up to 7% pension contribution, life insurance, income protection, and private medical insurance.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid working; offices in London, Manchester, Washington, D.C., and New York; flexible locations within the UK; option to work remotely from anywhere globally for up to two weeks per year based on team and client needs.
Team
Part of the Medical Scientific Services team; potential to line manage junior writers.
- Workplace culture that encourages authenticity and inclusion
- Values diverse backgrounds and professional experiences
- Supports Employee Network Groups focused on Diverse Ability, Family, Gender, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, and Race/Ethnicity
- Recognized as a Fertility Friendly employer with enhanced leave and flexibility policies
- Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of employment
- Offers professional growth through training and career mobility opportunities
- Participant in the Disability Confident Scheme
Additional Information
- Fixed-term contract for 12 months
- Flexible location within the UK
- Opportunity to supervise junior scientific writers
- Accredited Fertility Friendly employer
- Enhanced family planning and parental leave policies
- Employee assistance program offering free counselling
- Opportunities for global mobility
- Adjustments available for applicants with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or neurodiversity
- Six Employee Network Groups promoting diversity and inclusion
