Principal Medical Writer (Medical Writing Training & Client Medical Education) in United Kingdom

Job description

pobl. Is a talent consultancy specialising in medical communications, healthcare advertising and market access. We work with international clients on a range of hiring needs, from entry-level to executive appointments.

We're hiring for a Principal Medical Writer, specialising in medical writing training and client medical education projects, to join an established, remote-first medical writing agency focused on healthcare communications and professional training. This is a full-time, permanent, remote role (37.5 hours per week). The role initially encompasses a dual function: developing and delivering medical writing training, and supporting other verticals as a Principal Medical Writer.

What You'll Be Doing

• Training Delivery: Organise and lead the delivery of fundamental medical writing courses, ensuring learning experiences are engaging and aligned with adult learning principles.
• Medical Writing Leadership: Craft clear, engaging, and scientifically accurate content across a wide range of therapy areas and formats, taking ownership of complex projects and ensuring adherence to compliance codes.
• Curriculum Development & Mentoring: Play an active role in the design and development of new training programmes for staff, individuals, and clients, and provide guidance and one-to-one feedback to junior writers.

The Experience You'll Need

• An academic background in biomedical sciences (PhD desirable).
• Extensive experience as a medical writer at a senior level, with the ability to work independently, and proven experience writing creative/medical copy in an agency environment.
• Demonstrable experience delivering workshops and developing training materials, coupled with excellent knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations (e.g., ABPI and other codes of practice).

The Benefits On Offer

• Competitive salary package of £51,500 to £56,500 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Financial incentives including a company performance-related bonus, share options, and financial coaching.
• Fully paid private medical cover and enhanced maternity/paternity pay.
• Generous annual leave (25 days minimum, plus an additional day for your birthday and UK bank holidays).
• Flexible, remote working environment with optional working-together days and a contribution to travel expenses.
• Individual and team training/self-development budget.

Please apply via the job advert for immediate consideration with your CV. We'd be delighted to hear from you.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

28-11-2025

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English