Overview

Principal Medical Writer - UK (fully remote). Precision AQ is an award-winning medical communications agency dedicated to empowering access to life-changing medicine for all. We deliver integrated services across Medical Education, Brand Communications, Learning and Development, Public Relations, and Patient Insights and Support.

The opportunity: We are looking for a Principal Medical Writer to lead our scientific content development and drive strategic medical communications initiatives. You’ll work across diverse therapeutic areas, partnering with clients to transform complex science into compelling, evidence-based content that makes a real difference to healthcare outcomes. This senior role combines scientific leadership with people management. You’ll oversee content quality, mentor junior writers, and collaborate with account teams to deliver programmes that meet client objectives. From developing educational materials to contributing to new business pitches, you’ll be at the heart of our most important projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific content development and drive strategic medical communications initiatives across diverse therapeutic areas.
• Transform complex science into compelling, evidence-based content for medical education materials and related outputs.
• Oversee content quality and provide mentorship to junior writers.
• Collaborate with account teams to deliver programmes that meet client objectives.
• Develop educational materials and contribute to new business pitches.

What we’re looking for / Qualifications

• Experienced medical writer based in the UK with a strong background in creating medical education materials (e.g., symposia, advisory boards, workshops, slide decks, and other educational materials).
• Experience in therapeutic areas such as oncology, neurology, infectious diseases, immunology, or rare diseases is valuable.
• A Masters degree or PhD is advantageous but not essential if you have the right experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work across therapeutic areas and to translate complex science into accessible, evidence-based content.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Advertising Services

Location: London or Maidenhead, United Kingdom; UK-based remote work options available.

Note: This posting reflects the current opportunity and is subject to change.