[Hiring] Medical Writer, Scientific Communications @Prime

Role Description

Our Medical Writers work closely with members of the scientific team to develop high-quality medical communications materials across a range of formats, including:

• Abstracts
• Posters
• Manuscripts
• Slide decks
• Presentations

They focus on producing scientifically accurate, well-written content that meets client objectives, internal quality standards, and industry compliance requirements. This position offers hands-on exposure to medical communications writing while building strong foundations in scientific storytelling, accuracy, and editorial best practice.

Alongside writing, our Medical Writers support project delivery by:

• Managing their own tasks and deadlines
• Contributing to research across therapeutic areas
• Incorporating review feedback effectively
• Developing knowledge of disease areas, competitors, and emerging data
• Accurately tracking time against project budgets

As a Medical Writer with Prime, you will:

• Prepare copy for a broad range of medical communication projects that meet company standards related to grammar, scientific accuracy, and client objectives.
• Be proactive in ensuring delivery of assigned work within budget and according to promised deadlines.
• Liaise confidently and appropriately with clients and external thought leaders to ensure smooth running of assigned projects.
• Interpret and incorporate internal and external review comments ensuring consistency, scientific accuracy, and industry compliance.
• Ensure all relevant information is shared with both editorial and client services team members.
• Maintain (or attain) awareness of therapeutic area, competitors, new products, and new indications for relevant accounts.
• Assist the client services team by proactively discussing any changes in project specification/deadline that impact on project budgets and financial forecasts.
• Record and monitor actual versus budgeted time on own projects, complete timesheets accurately, and submit on time to line manager, relevant client services lead(s), and finance department weekly.
• Keep abreast of industry self-regulation and compliance guidelines as well as client SOPs, and maintain good working practices at all times.

Qualifications

• A life sciences degree, ideally combined with a science master’s or PhD
• Strong and effective communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Good knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and processes
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced agency environment
• Ability and desire to learn new therapy areas and disease states as required
• Proactive approach to sharing updates, status, ideas, and feedback with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PPT, Excel, Teams, Outlook) and Adobe

Benefits

• Generous time off policy
• Health Insurance and Protection
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with match
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Remote working