Medical Writer - Publications

Job description

This Medical Writer role is with an employee-owned agency in central Oxford, and is ideal for someone with around 12 months of medical communications agency experience working on a publications-focused account.

The team work together in the office 2 days a week, which is centrally located in Oxford, surrounded by lovely places to go for lunch and with great transport links.

Everything you need to know about the role

This Medical Writer role sits on the editorial team surrounded by experienced scientific and editorial specialists, and you will have the following responsibilities:

• Create science-based content on a Women’s Health publications account
• Deliverables include agendas, publications, slides, messaging, and meeting materials.
• Extensive scientific understanding, including landscape, product, competitors and suitable messaging to use on the disease area.
• Input to strategic thinking, publication planning, scientific platform, narrative and lexicon development
• Translate the science with integrity, empathy and impact into clear, well-structured and meaningful communications
• Ensure content adheres to publication guidelines and relevant compliance codes, e.g. ABPI, EFPIA

Experience and qualities that make you a strong fit

• 12+ months as a Medical Writer in a medical communications agency
• Publications account experience
• BSc in a life sciences subject, advanced degree preferred but not essential
• Organised with excellent time-management skills
• Proactive and enthusiastic
• Competent user of MS Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Teams

What’s on offer?

• A salary of £34,000-£43,000 depending on experience
• Employee-owned agency means a greater involvement in the running of the agency and input into the decision making, and also a tax-free bonus for all employees when the company make profit
• City centre office with good transport links and a park-and-ride
• Core hours of 10am-4pm
• 8% employer pension, enhanced parental pay, wellbeing programme, regular recognition awards

Could this be the role for you?

If you’re ready to take on this exciting opportunity and bring your expertise to a company that puts its people first, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply below or send your CV and a brief cover letter to louise@carrotrecruitment.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Oxford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

Advertising / Marketing / PR

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