Principal Medical Writer - Healthcare Advertising

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
• 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.