Medical Writer - Publications

At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

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Real Chemistry is looking for a Medical Writer - Publications to join our growing team!

Please note, this is not an entry-level position and requires previous experience. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK. If you do not meet this requirement, please do not apply. This is a hybrid position and is not a fully remote role.

We believe that our work should be worthwhile and make a difference to the world. We set up our Medical Education Communications team to bring new energy to our sector. We are fearless in our pursuit of:

Using science to help HCPs improve and prolong the lives of patients

Putting ourselves in our clients’ shoes

Being open to challenges and trying new things

Achieving excellence, and persevering…even when it’s tough and we are afraid

Doing our personal best – together as a team and as individuals – always!

What you’ll do:

Use a range of resources to understand the underlying science and product strategy related to assigned projects

Perform research to support assigned project work (KEE mapping, collating data from resources) and review literature and competitive information to continually expand understanding of brand/marketplace and emerging competitors

Have an appreciation of commercial context and be able, with guidance, to assimilate commercial information for assigned therapeutic areas

Demonstrate awareness of brand strategic objectives in written work

Understand and adhere to the ABPI code of conduct under guidance of the senior team and following training

Structure and develop various forms of scientific communications (e.g. manuscripts, posters, abstracts, slide decks, MSL material, , advisory board and symposia content and reports) annotate documents, perform data checks, and prepare reference packs

Use existing, or quickly develop, relevant therapy area knowledge to ensure communication objectives are met on assigned projects (under supervision of senior editorial team)

Adapt writing style to suit difference audiences (e.g. primary and secondary care physicians, nurses or patients) under the supervision of the senior team and direct manager

Create, maintain and take ownership of assigned projects

Adhere to quality control processes, including:

Accurate referencing

Data checking

Proofreading

Communicate relevant therapy area knowledge to the wider team to keep them up to date as needed

Develop skills to confidently liaise with clients with appropriate support from more senior team members and respond promptly to client requests

Actively participate in the briefing process for assigned work - interrogate the brief, and confirm understanding

Ensure clarity on timelines, deadlines, and the availability of key people (reviewers)

Prioritise workload accordingly and flag with account lead(s)/line manager at the earliest stage any potential barriers to successful project completion and suggests solutions

Play a pivotal role within the editorial team, always leading by example and demonstrating knowledge of good practice/industry guidelines

Recognise where your skills can be used to support colleagues in both the editorial and account handling teams

Share insights and experiences with peers to support their professional development

Seek feedback and proactively feeds back to improve individual and team performance

Participate in the performance review process and deliver against your objectives

Participate in the execution of established editorial deliverables, and understands the importance of adhering to project schedules, budgets and briefs

Proactively clarify the number of hours available for each assigned project and key dates in project timeline and keeps the account team apprised of status on projects by providing timely and accurate communication

Complete timesheets and expense claims accurately and on time

Immerse yourself in the medical communications and pharma industries, clients' companies, and therapy areas

Engage with every opportunity to establish an awareness of developments, innovations, and trends

Seek opportunities to reflect these in project work and flags ideas to teams

This position is a perfect fit for you if:

​Our Company values – Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an “I” – really speak to you.

You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving.

You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.

You are highly organised self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.

What you should have:

Experience in medical writing, ideally in an agency setting

Understanding of GPP and ICMJE compliance as it relates to the development of publications

Relevant degree (minimum of Masters, PhD preferred) PhD) in a science subject

Possesses a solid scientific background and able to learn new therapeutic areas quickly and demonstrate this knowledge

Possesses a good understanding of the clinical trials process and differences between Phase I-III; how trial data are presented; registrational trials and drug approval process

Knowledge of the key statistical variables used in clinical trials (e.g. PFS, OS, safety data, relapse rate, etc.)

Knowledge of measurement scales used in clinical trials (e.g. RECIST, EDSS, etc.) o Able to differentiate between strong and weak data

Enthusiasm for learning and a keen eye for detail

Demonstrates a clear, concise and accurate writing style, and:

Understands the typical language which should and should not be used (comparisons, unverified claims etc.)

Understand the processes involved in new business and terminology

Demonstrate strong organisational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills

Independent thinker confident in taking ownership of assets and material development, but a team player who enjoys collaboration

Professional presence, performs with a sense of urgency and with a client service orientation

Has confidence to manage upward when required; able to communicate with managers when deadlines will not be met or when issues are foreseeable

High energy, able to effectively operate in fast-paced, growing and evolving environment

Good management of Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) - particularly PowerPoint

Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here .

We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why we’ve put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for pr