Senior Medical Writer- 12 month FTC

VML
London

Who We Are

VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

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WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit .

VML HEALTH is a leading global healthcare agency that partners with clients to build connected experiences across the healthcare ecosystem. A deep understanding of individual needs and behaviour, and how they are connected, allows us to create seamless experiences. And when these experiences are personalized, unique and relevant at every touchpoint, their power is all the more profound.


We power connections beyond science into human behaviour. We believe that science can change the world and that changing the world starts with a single person behaving differently. Overcoming beliefs and barriers to make life better for patients and healthcare communities is second nature to us.


Role: Senior Medical Writer (12-month fixed term contract)

Location: London, Manchester or Remote

 

Job Summary:

We are seeking highly motivated Senior Medical Writer to join our growing team servicing the needs of global Pharmaceutical and Medical device companies.

 

Core aspects of the role:

  • Hands on development – and oversight – of a range of scientific/medical education materials such as slide decks, KOL presentations and content for Ad Boards
  • Review and refine documents to ensure that they meet industry standards and client-specific requirements
  • Stay up to date on the latest trends, regulations, and documentation practices to support both internal development and client engagement
  • Work on self-development by ensuring quick and comprehensive understanding of new therapeutic areas, thereby inspiring team and client confidence
  • Proactively maintain and update project reference packs, document templates and style guides
  • Leading discussions on scientific content with clients and external experts (KOLs), both face to face (when necessary) and on calls
  • Able to contribute to scientific strategy development to inform tactical planning of accounts, both internally and with clients
  • Contribute to organic growth opportunities on accounts and provide scientific input for proposals for business growth
  • Mentor and coach more junior writers (may not always be relevant depending on size and composition of workstream team).

Key Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or PhD in a biology- or medicine-related discipline
  • 5+ years experience, ideally gained within a med comms agency
  • Business professional / fluent speaker of English
  • Proficient with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); general tech aptitude and willingness to learn new software
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks
  • Enthusiasm for learning about life sciences and emerging technologies

 

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WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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Posted 2026-06-21

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