Senior Medical Writer

Costello Medical

. Lead diverse Medical Communications projects within a skilled project team .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeCambridge • United KingdomSenior💰 £50,000 - £55,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Medical Communications projects, with a strong focus on client management, project delivery, and scientific writing. Proven ability to build client relationships and provide strategic input while ensuring high-quality deliverables.

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Medical Communications Project ManagementClient Relationship ManagementScientific Writing SkillsProject Delivery SkillsTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementScientific WritingData PresentationBudgetingPublication PlanningManuscript DevelopmentPoster DesignAbstract ProductionMedical AffairsAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationConstructive FeedbackMotivational LeadershipAdaptabilityCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointWord

Industry Keywords

Medical CommunicationsPublicationsMedical AffairsClient ManagementAgency Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead diverse Medical Communications projects within a skilled project team
Deliver high-quality work to clients within agreed timelines
Provide strategic input at project initiation
Plan and oversee project delivery
Maintain regular communication with clients
Review junior colleagues’ work for accuracy and quality
Provide clear, constructive feedback to support team development
Work across publications projects, including publication planning, poster design, manuscript development and abstract production
Work across medical affairs projects, including advisory boards, congress support, medical information and educational materials
Build and sustain strong client relationships
Identify opportunities to extend or enhance services within existing projects
Take on client management responsibilities, including budgeting and project finances
Line manage interns as responsibilities increase

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically at least two years’ professional experience within an agency setting
Experience delivering medical communications projects, including publications, medical affairs, or both
Experience communicating directly with clients and responding to different communication styles
Experience leading project teams, delegating tasks and managing others’ time
Degree-level qualification in a scientific discipline, minimum 2.1
Exceptional attention to detail and high written accuracy
Excellent proficiency in written English and arithmetic
Strong scientific writing skills and ability to tailor writing style to different audiences
Project management skills sufficient for timely project delivery
Excellent data presentation skills
Effective and efficient use of Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Sufficient technical and strategic knowledge to recommend project content and approach
Ability to maintain exceptional customer service and quality of deliverables under competing demands
Proven ability to build robust and sustainable client relationships
Ability to motivate colleagues and take a leading role in delivering project components
Applicants must provide right-to-work details for the UK; visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary profit share bonuses paid twice per year
Hybrid and flexible working options
4% employer pension contributions
25 days’ annual leave, plus bank and public holidays
Flexible working hours, with flexibility to start as late as 10am, finish as early as 4:30pm and take a break of up to 90 minutes
Work from home for up to 50% of working time after passing probation
Annual flexible benefits allowance of £1,000, payable as cash, additional pension contribution, or other benefits
Holiday buy and sell scheme for up to 4 additional days each year
Fully paid 4-week sabbatical after every five years of continuous service
Private Medical Insurance with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cover
Health cash plan covering dental, optical care, physiotherapy and more
Paid study leave and funding for external qualifications
Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection and Life Assurance, including 2x salary death-in-service cover
Cycle-to-work, season ticket travel loan and electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes
Global travel insurance for leisure use
Two paid volunteering days per year
Diverse and inclusive workplace culture
Reasonable adjustments during recruitment