Mid-weight Medical Writer

Summary

Are you a Medical Writer who loves turning complex science into copy that changes minds?

Join an independent, award-winning healthcare advertising agency where your words don’t just sound good they make a real difference to patients and healthcare professionals alike. This team blends strategic thinking with creativity to craft campaigns that have real impact, and they’re looking for a Midweight Medical Writer to bring fresh ideas, clarity and scientific accuracy.

Everything you need to know about the role

As a Midweight Medical Writer, you’ll be central to the agency’s creative and strategic output, writing a mix of agile and more in-depth materials — from emails and leave pieces to detail aids and websites. You’ll get to:

• Translate complex scientific data into clear, compelling copy that drives behavioural change among HCPs and patients
• Ensure all content is scientifically accurate and compliant with industry standards (mainly ABPI)
• Become a go-to expert on assigned therapy areas and products
• Collaborate closely with client services, creative, and digital teams to bring campaigns to life
• Present your work and medical insights in client meetings
• Support and mentor junior writers when needed
• Keep pace with a fast-moving workload while maintaining exceptional attention to detail

Experience and qualities that make you a strong fit

We’re looking for someone who combines scientific expertise with creative flair.

You should:

• Have at least 1.5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical advertising (or 3 years in a related area like medical communications or health marketing)
• Be confident crafting copy that’s scientifically sound, on brief and engaging
• Understand the workings of an advertising agency environment
• Be familiar with content management and compliance tools like Veeva PromoMats
• Have excellent communication skills and the confidence to present to clients
• Show strong attention to detail and a solid grasp of grammar
• Be able to adapt tone and format for different audiences and materials
• Have a thorough understanding of the ABPI Code of Practice
• Be comfortable working with standard software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

What’s on offer?

• A competitive salary of£37,000 to £45,000 (flexibility depending on experience)
• Flexible hybrid working (Oxfordshire-based offices) – 1 to 2 days in the office
• Private healthcare, pension and regular company social events
• Employee contribution car scheme (Electric vehicle)
• Employee Ownership Trust – have a direct stake in the success and future of the business
• 28 days holiday (including Christmas shut down) plus birthday off
• Genuinely great team- friendly, passionate and big on creative collaboration
• Plenty of variety and autonomy- and the chance to work on campaigns that do good

Could this be the role for you?

If you’re ready to use your writing to make meaningful impact in healthcare this could be just the role for you and we’d love to hear from you. Please apply below or send your CV and a brief cover letter to