Principal Medical Writer (Team Lead)

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. It's not every day we have a chance to make the world a healthier place—but here, it’s our way of life. Idealistic? Maybe. Deeply pragmatic? Always. Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company that has carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, tech, and the people at the heart of it all. It’s with a great sense of purpose that we work together with brave health and wellness companies to create and inspire healthier, happier, and longer lives. It’s our passion. And if you’re still reading, we’re guessing it might be yours too. We are looking to add to our alchemic mix of more than 2,000 talented professionals. At Real Chemistry, we don’t just wish the world was healthier. We leverage tech, data and creativity to make it so. You in? Real Chemistry is looking for a Scientific Team Lead to join our growing team! Our Principals play a fundamental role in shaping individual projects within an account with the support and direction of others. They co-lead the creation of outstanding medical content across various therapy areas and provide strategic insights to elevate client deliverables. This position is ideal for a proactive communicator who enjoys managing writing teams, ensuring quality and accuracy, and acting as a primary contact for clients. Our Principals have the opportunity to specialise in content development, team leadership, and/or strategic thinking. What you’ll do: Co-lead development of high-quality medical content under senior direction across multiple therapy areas and initiatives to meet/exceed client expectations Provide strategic input to aligned accounts Demonstrate confidence and competence in questioning to probe and understand client briefs and distill for Real Chemistry teams Adopt a questioning mindset to scientifically and strategically challenge and elevate outputs with clients and internal teams Act as day-to-day medical contact for clients Manage and mentor junior individuals and teams to work competently, confidently, and efficiently to deliver high-quality work in high-pressure situations Be responsible for guaranteeing the accuracy and quality of assets and that they are crafted and delivered in line with client objectives and expectations Delegate work within account to ensure everyone is hitting billable targets and learning through new opportunities Provide coaching and mentorship to JMWs/MWS/SMWs Coordinate specialised mentorship programs for JMWs Manage and prioritise competing workloads within the account, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the team's projects Be responsible for guaranteeing that assets are crafted and delivered in line with KPIs, timelines, and budget constraints Define and organise resource distribution within accounts to facilitate strategic succession planning and to optimise the alignment of medical colleagues' skills and capacity with account requirements Participate in general financial oversight of the account 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 a highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines. What you should have: You should bring previous experience of medical writing at an SMW level or above Previous experience managing medical writers and interacting regularly with clients is essential A profound understanding of healthcare, science, medicine, and the pharmaceutical industry is essential A high level of academic achievement is expected You’ll need to be personable, articulate, and capable of nurturing relationships Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, including a primary office location near in Moorgate, 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, dental insurance, pension contributions and a five-week sabbatical program. Other perks include health and wellness reimbursements, happy hours, and free healthy snacks to keep you running all day long. Learn more about our great benefits and perks at: http://www.realchemistry.com/. Seniority level

Director Employment type

Full-time Job function

Science, Management, and Writing/Editing Industries: Advertising Services, Public Relations and Communications Services, and Hospitals and Health Care

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