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Senior Medical Writer

Glasgow, Scotland; London, United Kingdom; Macclesfield, United Kingdom

Senior Medical Writer – Vaccines Publications

Location: Hybrid / Remote (UK-based)

Reports to: Senior Scientific Team Director

 

About Ashfield MedComms

At Ashfield MedComms, part of Inizio Medical, we bring together science, strategy, and creativity to help clients communicate complex data.

As part of Inizio, we're united by a single purpose — to redefine how health and life sciences connect with humanity. With over 10,000 experts across 35 countries, we collaborate globally to turn new science into meaningful change for patients and communities.

We're growing our team and looking for an experienced Senior Medical Writer to join our vaccines publications account — an exciting opportunity to contribute to scientific communications that inspire public health understanding and progress.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Medical Writer, you'll help deliver high-quality scientific publications that shape how the latest vaccines research and data are shared with the global scientific community.

You'll work across a diverse portfolio of vaccine programmes, developing manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slide decks, and publication plans that align with client strategy and uphold the highest scientific and ethical standards.

You'll collaborate with clients, KOL's, and cross-functional teams — combining scientific rigour with creativity to ensure every deliverable has impact.

Your Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of peer-reviewed publications (manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations) for global vaccine programmes.
  • Interpret complex clinical and epidemiological data to create clear, accurate, and compelling scientific narratives.
  • Partner with clients and authors throughout the publication process, providing scientific and strategic input.
  • Ensure all content meets GPP and ICMJE guidelines and internal quality standards.
  • Contribute to publication planning, data communication strategy, and congress activities.
  • Review and mentor junior writers, supporting a culture of scientific excellence and collaboration.

About You

  • Minimum degree in a life science discipline.
  • Several years' experience in medical communications, with a focus on scientific publications.
  • Experience in vaccinology, infectious diseases, or immunology..
  • Strong communicator with client interaction and project management abilities.
  • Collaborative, proactive, with a passion for communicating science that matters.

What We Offer

  • Hybrid or remote working options within the UK
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Private healthcare and pension plan
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Global learning and development opportunities through Inizio Medical
  • A supportive, inclusive, and friendly working culture that values curiosity, innovation, and wellbeing

Our Commitment

At Ashfield MedComms, we believe diversity drives creativity and progress. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us — and help shape how vaccine science is communicated to the world.

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

 

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