Principal Medical Writer - Medical/Commercial
Posted 1 week ago by Meet Life Sciences
£67,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Principal Medical Writer (PMW) role involves developing high-quality medical content for various therapy areas and clients within a healthcare communications team. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and direct client interaction to ensure scientific accuracy and engaging messaging. This is a fixed-term contract position based in London, offering a blend of on-site and remote work options. Candidates should have a strong background in medical communications and experience in strategic content development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop medical content across multiple deliverables
- Ensure scientific accuracy while maintaining clear and engaging messaging
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including account, creative, and strategy
- Work directly with clients on project delivery
Key Skills:
- Medical communications / healthcare agency background (essential)
- Proven experience in medical writing / strategic medical content development
- Confident in client-facing situations
- Strong understanding of medical and commercial healthcare communications
Salary (Rate): £67,000.00 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Principal Medical Writer (PMW) – Medical & Commercial Projects
Location: London, UK (On-site / Remote-friendly depending on location)
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract (12 months)
About the Role: We are seeking Principal Medical Writers (PMW) to join a fully integrated healthcare communications team. You’ll work across medical affairs and commercial projects, developing strategic, high-quality content for a broad range of therapy areas and clients, including both established pharma brands and emerging biotech partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop medical content across multiple deliverables
- Ensure scientific accuracy while maintaining clear and engaging messaging
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including account, creative, and strategy
- Work directly with clients on project delivery
Minimum Requirements:
- Medical communications / healthcare agency background (essential)
- Proven experience in medical writing / strategic medical content development
- Confident in client-facing situations
- Strong understanding of medical and commercial healthcare communications
Why This Role
- 12-month FTC — ideal for freelancers or fixed-term seekers
- Exposure to a wide range of therapy areas and global clients
- Work in a collaborative, cross-functional, and science-led environment
- Experience both medical affairs and commercial brand communications
Apply today and take the next step in your medical communications career!