Senior Medical Writer

Responsibilities

• Lead medical communications projects within a skilled project team

• Review junior colleagues' work for accuracy and quality

• Plan and oversee project delivery and client deliverables

• Maintain regular client communication and build client relationships

• Contribute to business development and identify service opportunities

• Take on client management, budgeting and line management of interns over time

Requirements

• Typically at least two years' agency experience in medical communications

• Degree-level qualification in a scientific discipline (minimum 2.1)

• Delivery of publications or medical affairs projects

• Strong scientific writing and data presentation skills

• Excellent attention to detail and written English

• Project management and team leadership experience

• Proven ability to build sustainable client relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advisory boards, congress support or manuscript development

Benefits

• Salary of £50,000 to £55,000 plus twice-yearly profit share bonuses

• Hybrid working with up to 50% from home after probation

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and 4-week sabbatical every five years

• Private medical insurance, health cash plan and critical illness cover

• Paid study leave and funding for external qualifications

About the Company

Costello Medical is a global healthcare agency specialising in medical communications, market access and health economics. It has been a Top 100 Best Company to Work For since 2017.