Principal Medical Writer - Healthcare Advertising

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.