Senior Medical Writer

Company: Ashfield MedComms
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Location: Macclesfield
Job Description:

Overview

As a Senior Medical Writer, you will lead medical communications for oncology publications on a global pharmaceutical client. You will develop, write, and review data manuscripts, reviews, abstracts, posters, and presentations, with a focus on patient-facing content. Reporting to a Scientific Team Director, you’ll mentor junior staff and collaborate across teams and clients to ensure high standards. This role blends scientific excellence with leadership in a dynamic, inclusive environment. Hybrid/remote options and a flexible benefits package support your impact.

Pay / Benefits

  • Flexible benefits package
  • Private Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Hybrid/remote UK position

Responsibilities

  • Write, develop and review scientific content across publications (manuscripts, reviews, abstracts, posters, presentations)
  • Support patient-focused publications within healthcare/medical communications
  • Collaborate with colleagues and clients as a trusted scientific partner
  • Provide line management and mentorship to junior team members
  • Assist the scientific lead and contribute to a multi-disciplinary team for oncology products

Key requirements

  • Oncology therapy area knowledge
  • Experience writing, developing and reviewing content in Healthcare/Medical Communications
  • Experience in a scientific publications environment
  • Line management or mentorship experience
  • Client-facing collaboration skills
  • collaborative
  • clear communicator
  • mentorship mindset
  • medical writing
  • data manuscripts
  • review articles

Posted: September 14th, 2026