Medical Team Lead

Location: Manchester / Macclesfield / London (hybrid)

About Us

Established in 2005, Bioscript Group is formed from multiple, specialist businesses to support our global pharmaceutical clients; we draw on their multidisciplinary expertise to help navigate critical decisions at key points in the product lifecycle.

Our scientific and strategic expertise help our clients make better decisions. We provide medical communication services, market access consulting and regulatory writing support with deep domain expertise to effectively navigate complex disease areas.

The Opportunity

The Medical Team Lead provides operational leadership for our internal teams and designated client accounts. In this role, you will be responsible for developing high-quality programmes of work and strategic scientific documents. You will be a key point of contact for clients, providing scientific leadership and ensuring the successful delivery of projects. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and motivate a talented team, drive excellence in medical and scientific services, and contribute to the growth and success of Bioscript Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate editorial team members, adhering to Bioscript Group policies and procedures
• Ensure client satisfaction by maintaining strong relationships and delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget
• Effectively brief other account team members, including Medical Writers, Editors, Database Coordinators, and Creative Support as required
• Coach and mentor more junior team members, providing support and guidance on client and project-related issues
• Manage the throughput of assigned projects to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Manage resource planning and forecasting for designated accounts, liaising closely with the Medical Team Director (MTD)
• Line manage assigned team, ensuring well-being and motivation, adherence to company standards and SOPs, and conducting regular performance reviews
• Build and maintain relationships with colleagues through effective communication

About You

• Proven experience in a senior medical writing role within an agency or pharmaceutical environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team, ensuring adherence to company standards and procedures
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues
• In-depth knowledge of industry guidelines and legislation, with the ability to provide high-level editorial advice and support
• A proactive approach to learning and development, with a commitment to sharing knowledge and mentoring junior team members

Our people are at the heart of our business

We are focused not just on delivering the exceptional for our clients, but for our teams too. We understand that everyone is different and we believe in treating everyone as an individual with opportunities to develop your skills and career around our disciplines.

Our benefits include

• Salary which aligns with your experience and skillset
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + winter shutdown + holiday purchase scheme
• Enhanced sick and compassionate leave
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave
• Birthday charity donation to a charity of your choice
• Bonus Day off to be spent giving back to the community
• Life Insurance and Critical Illness cover
• Private Medical (Vitality for UK - based colleagues)
• Health cash plan or wellbeing allowance
• International Employee Assistance Program

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage applications from all individuals who meet the minimum requirements of the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us via or by calling .