Principal Medical Writer - Healthcare Advertising

Job description

Principal Promotional Medical Writer

Hybrid London (2 days per week)

£58,000-£68,000 + 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.

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

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-07-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

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