Medical Writer 1

Team – Medical Practice

Location – UK London (hybrid)

AXON

AXON is a global healthcare communications agency that ignites change in healthcare. Through the power of life-changing communications, we contribute to medical advances that improve lives. At the core of every scientific innovation and advancement, there is a simple and compelling story to be told. We know how to tell that story, how to use the right tools to reach the right audiences at the right time, to provoke meaningful change. 

We specialize in advising clients on medical affairs, clinical studies, real-world evidence, marketing, advocacy, and communications, all underpinned by insights and creative strategy. AXON has an international reach, with offices in Copenhagen, London, New York, and Toronto, and a worldwide affiliate network. Established in 2002, we have a deep heritage and expertise in healthcare strategy and communication, and we continue to learn and grow in the fast-changing healthcare sphere. AXON is proudly an AVENIR GLOBAL company.

Role

Candidates must have prior exposure to  Medical Writer 1 (MW1) with agency environment experience and specific UK healthcare comms knowledge. You will be responsible for generating consistently high-quality medical content across multiple accounts in alignment with your client’s brand strategy, without compromising on quality. You will have the opportunity to build on your scientific storytelling, strategic thinking and client communication skills while receiving structured support and development.  If you are hardworking and eager for professional growth, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Accountability: the ability to process complex scientific data to produce clear, accurate, and high-quality editorial deliverables. Leverage your editorial capabilities to ensure strategic insights aligned with client expectations and maintain consistent quality.
• Client Services: experience working in a medical communications/pharmaceutical agency. Engage in client meetings to refine project briefs, ensuring clarity and alignment with client expectations. Proactively assess client needs to exceed expectations and contribute to successful project outcomes.
• Project Management: Must have worked on small- to medium-sized projects, ensuring adherence to high standards of quality, budget, and timeline. Monitor project progress and proactively flag any scope creep to ensure successful project delivery.
• People Management: Required to foster professional development in a collaborative environment. Recognise and promote inclusivity, providing constructive feedback to encourage continuous improvement.

Essential Skills:

• With experience in a medical communications/pharmaceutical environment
• Foundational understanding of therapy areas (desirable in diabetes and/or oncology)
• Flawless attention to detail and excellent quality control skills
• Strong scientific background, educated to a minimum degree level in life sciences (MSc/PhD advantageous)
• A passion for communications and science
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused attitude

Strong IT skills, being comfortable with Microsoft packages such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel

At AXON, we actively encourage the team to be involved in activities outside of their day-to-day work. Whether that is being involved in our social, Diversity & Inclusion, or CSR electives, attending networking events, or running training sessions on topics in which they have a personal interest. We have a keen focus on training and development and, as a rough guide, suggest employees aim to complete 37.5 hours of learning a year through online learning, classroom training, or attending external events; that’s 1 week a year dedicated to your development.

AI Culture & Expectations At AXON, we harness AI not to replace what makes us exceptional, but to elevate it. AI expands our reach, sharpens our insights, and accelerates discovery; but it is our people – curious, responsible, authentic, forward-looking and transparent – who turn that potential into meaningful impact.

 We are looking for candidates who are curious, adaptable and enthusiastic about embracing AI and emerging technologies as part of their everyday working practices.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a growth mindset around AI and emerging technologies, shown through an openness to learning new tools, experimenting with innovative ways of working, and using AI responsibly and transparently.

Whether your background is technical or non-technical, we value individuals who demonstrate digital confidence and a willingness to evolve alongside rapidly changing technologies.

Benefits

As well as a great competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, including great social events, and a culture of continual learning, which includes but is not limited to:

• Competitive Salary
• Company Pension Scheme, 5% employer pension contribution
• Private Medical & Dental Insurance (for you and your family)
• Critical Illness cover
• Travel insurance (for you and your family)
• Employee Wellbeing, an annual “wellness” benefit after 3 months’ service. Plus EAP, eye tests, flu vaccination and sick pay if you’re ever unwell
• Hybrid working options
• Generous Annual Leave, 25 days’ holiday in addition to bank holidays, plus extra days as you grow with us (to a maximum of 30 days alongside length of service)
• Income Protection, Life assurance service insurance at 4x your salary
• Paid sabbaticals after 5 years’ service
• Employee Referral Scheme, get rewarded for bringing in new talent to our team
• Personal Development, we invest in you with training and career growth

AXON

AXON is a global healthcare communications agency that ignites change in healthcare. Through the power of life-changing communications, we contribute to medical advances that improve lives. At the core of every scientific innovation and advancement, there is a simple and compelling story to be told. We know how to tell that story, how to use the right tools to reach the right audiences at the right time, to provoke meaningful change.

We specialize in advising clients on medical affairs, clinical studies, real-world evidence, marketing, advocacy, and communications, all underpinned by insights and creative strategy. AXON has an international reach, with offices in Copenhagen, London, New York, and Toronto, and a worldwide affiliate network. Established in 2002, we have a deep heritage and expertise in healthcare strategy and communication, and we continue to learn and grow in the fast-changing healthcare sphere. AXON is proudly an AVENIR GLOBAL company.

Equal Opportunities

AXON is a diverse organization, committed to a policy of equal opportunities. At all times, we aim to recruit, develop, and promote the very best people, basing judgment solely on suitability for the job.

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