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Principal Medical Writer - Healthcare Advertising
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Principal Promotional Medical Writer đź“Ť Hybrid London (2 days per week) đź’· ÂŁ58,000-ÂŁ68,000 + excellent benefits
Are you a strategic medical writer who enjoys shaping scientific direction as much as creating exceptional content?
We're supporting a leading healthcare advertising agency in the search for a Principal Promotional Medical Writer to join their growing team.
This is a senior and influential role, offering the opportunity to provide scientific and editorial leadership across multiple commercial accounts. You'll work closely with clients and cross-functional teams to develop impactful healthcare communications, drive strategic thinking, and ensure the highest standards of scientific excellence.
As a trusted scientific partner, you'll lead the development of high-quality promotional materials across a range of channels, while also helping to shape account growth, support new business opportunities, and mentor the next generation of writing talent.
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What you'll be doing: • Providing scientific and editorial leadership across multiple commercial accounts • Developing scientifically accurate, strategically relevant promotional content • Leading discussions with clients and external experts as a trusted scientific adviser • Shaping scientific strategy and supporting tactical planning • Contributing to organic account growth and new business initiatives • Mentoring, coaching, and developing both junior and senior members of the editorial team • Collaborating closely with account, strategy, and creative colleagues to deliver impactful campaigns
What we're looking for: • Significant promotional medical writing experience gained within a healthcare advertising, medical communications, or healthcare communications agency • Strong scientific and strategic thinking skills • Experience leading client discussions and advising on scientific content and strategy • A passion for developing people and supporting team growth • Commercial awareness and an interest in contributing to business development
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Why consider this role? ✨ Strategic leadership position with genuine influence across multiple accounts ✨ Opportunity to shape scientific strategy and drive commercial impact ✨ Work with a highly respected healthcare communications team ✨ Hybrid working, 2 days per week in the London office ✨ Salary £58,000-£68,000 ✨ Generous pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 10.5% ✨ Excellent learning, development, and career progression opportunities
If you're looking for a role where you can combine scientific excellence, strategic leadership, and people development, we'd love to hear from you.
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