Lead Medical Writer - Medical Communications
Hybrid Manchester London Full-time Senior Communications
At a glance
Senior Communications role at Avalere Health. Manchester · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £52,829–£79,560 across the United Kingdom.
Estimated pay
Avalere Health has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
£52,829 – £79,560
What the middle half of senior communications roles in the United Kingdom paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 21 postings that stated pay, median £65,000. Last updated Oct 23, 2026.
RoleCommunications
SenioritySenior
LocationManchester
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
PostedOct 28, 2026 · today
Also hiring inLondon
Role brief
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What you'll do
- Lead writing and serve as the client contact for your assigned medical communications accounts
- Create scientific content with project teams, checking editorial quality across each client program
- Coordinate with client, editorial, vendor and project colleagues to keep work on schedule and budget
- Guide junior writers through briefs and reviews, while overseeing scientific quality on complex projects
- Shape new project and publication ideas, support business development, and represent the team in client meetings
What you bring
- A degree in a scientific discipline or a related area; an advanced qualification is preferred
- At least four years producing medical or scientific writing, preferably in healthcare consulting or a medical communications agency
- You can manage varied scientific content, including substantial publication work, and check its accuracy and flow
- You have owned projects, handled client relationships, and mentored less experienced writers
- You can communicate confidently with clients and external experts and understand medical communications compliance guidance
Who this fits
This senior lead role suits an experienced medical writer ready to own accounts, oversee editorial work and support junior colleagues. It is based flexibly, ideally within commuting distance of Manchester, London or Brighton, with hybrid working.
From the employer
About Avalere Health
United by one profound purpose: to reach EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE. At Avalere Health, we ensure every patient is identified, treated, supported, and cared for. Equally. Our Advisory, Medical, and Marketing teams come together – powerfully and intentionally – to forge unconventional connections, building a future where healthcare is not a barrier and no patient is left behind.
Achieving our mission starts with providing enriching, purpose-driven careers for our team that empower them to make a tangible impact on patient lives. We are committed to creating a culture where our employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work and tap into the power of diverse backgrounds and skillsets to play a part in making a difference for every patient, everywhere.
Our flexible approach to working allows our global teams to decide where they want to work, whether in-office or at home based on team and client need. Major city hubs in London, Manchester, Washington, D.C., and New York, and smaller offices globally, serve as collaboration hubs allowing our teams to come together when it matters. Homeworkers are equally supported, with dedicated social opportunities and resources.
Our inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do. We proudly support our employees in bringing their whole selves to work with our six Employee Network Groups – Diverse Ability, Family, Gender, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, and Race/Ethnicity. These groups provide opportunities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and to connect, learn, and socialise through regular meetings and programs of activity. We are an accredited Fertility Friendly employer with our Fertility Policy, enhanced parental leave, and culture of flexibility ensuring every employee feels supported across their family planning journey and can work in a way that suits their family’s needs.
We are deeply invested in supporting professional growth for our employees through day-to-day career experiences, access to thousands of on-demand training sessions, regular career conversations, and the opportunity for global, cross-capability career moves.
We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse. If you'd like to apply and need adjustments made, you can let us know in your application.
Location: Flexible, ideally based within a commutable distance to one of our key UK hubs; Manchester, London, or Brighton. About The Role As a Lead Medical Writer, you will take ownership of delivering high-quality, scientifically accurate content across a range of customised Medical Communications projects. You’ll lead multiple accounts, ensuring editorial excellence from initial planning through to final review. You will guide and support writers, manage content allocation, and contribute to strategic client interactions. You’ll also develop compelling client presentations and oversee all editorial outputs to ensure they meet agreed timelines and deliverables. Your expertise will be key to maintaining quality standards and driving successful outcomes for our clients.
You'll receive up to a 7% pension contribution, life insurance, income protection, and private medical insurance for peace of mind. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including flexible hybrid working, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year. We provide 25 days of annual leave plus two personal well-being days, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.
Access free counselling through our employee assistance program, as well as personalized health support. Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey, as well as on-demand support from our partner Peppy. You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.
We encourage all applicants to read our candidate privacy notice before applying to Avalere Health.
United by one profound purpose: to reach EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE. At Avalere Health, we ensure every patient is identified, treated, supported, and cared for. Equally. Our Advisory, Medical, and Marketing teams come together – powerfully and intentionally – to forge unconventional connections, building a future where healthcare is not a barrier and no patient is left behind.
Achieving our mission starts with providing enriching, purpose-driven careers for our team that empower them to make a tangible impact on patient lives. We are committed to creating a culture where our employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work and tap into the power of diverse backgrounds and skillsets to play a part in making a difference for every patient, everywhere.
Our flexible approach to working allows our global teams to decide where they want to work, whether in-office or at home based on team and client need. Major city hubs in London, Manchester, Washington, D.C., and New York, and smaller offices globally, serve as collaboration hubs allowing our teams to come together when it matters. Homeworkers are equally supported, with dedicated social opportunities and resources.
Our inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do. We proudly support our employees in bringing their whole selves to work with our six Employee Network Groups – Diverse Ability, Family, Gender, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, and Race/Ethnicity. These groups provide opportunities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and to connect, learn, and socialise through regular meetings and programs of activity. We are an accredited Fertility Friendly employer with our Fertility Policy, enhanced parental leave, and culture of flexibility ensuring every employee feels supported across their family planning journey and can work in a way that suits their family’s needs.
We are deeply invested in supporting professional growth for our employees through day-to-day career experiences, access to thousands of on-demand training sessions, regular career conversations, and the opportunity for global, cross-capability career moves.
We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse. If you'd like to apply and need adjustments made, you can let us know in your application.
Location: Flexible, ideally based within a commutable distance to one of our key UK hubs; Manchester, London, or Brighton. About The Role As a Lead Medical Writer, you will take ownership of delivering high-quality, scientifically accurate content across a range of customised Medical Communications projects. You’ll lead multiple accounts, ensuring editorial excellence from initial planning through to final review. You will guide and support writers, manage content allocation, and contribute to strategic client interactions. You’ll also develop compelling client presentations and oversee all editorial outputs to ensure they meet agreed timelines and deliverables. Your expertise will be key to maintaining quality standards and driving successful outcomes for our clients.
What you'll do
- Act as a lead writer and client contact for assigned accounts
- Develop content, working closely with your assigned project team to ensure quality editorial implementation of all assigned-client programs
- Effectively and proactively communicate with the editorial, client, vendor and project teams to ensure projects are completed on time and budget
- Briefing, reviewing, guidance and direction to less experienced writers in account team
- Provide high‑quality scientific oversight for assigned large/complex projects or a workstream
- Drive project delivery and champions processes both internal and external (including compliance)
- Provide business development support, investigate, conceptualise, and strategize new medical communications projects and publications to support the assigned-clients needs and opportunities
- Represent Avalere Health at client meetings, advisory boards, speaker-training meetings, business development initiatives
About you
- Degree in a scientific or related field (advanced degree preferred).
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in medical or scientific writing, preferably within a healthcare consultancy or medical communications agency.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of scientific content types, including high volume publications, and review content for accuracy and flow.
- Proven experience in project ownership and problem-solving, with the ability to work proactively in a collaborative team environment.
- Strong client communication skills and the ability to serve as a reliable point of contact for clients and external experts.
- Proven ability to provide leadership and mentoring to junior writers.
- Experience managing client relationships and serving as a key point of contact.
- Familiarity with compliance and regulatory guidelines for medical communications.
You'll receive up to a 7% pension contribution, life insurance, income protection, and private medical insurance for peace of mind. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including flexible hybrid working, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year. We provide 25 days of annual leave plus two personal well-being days, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.
Access free counselling through our employee assistance program, as well as personalized health support. Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey, as well as on-demand support from our partner Peppy. You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.
We encourage all applicants to read our candidate privacy notice before applying to Avalere Health.
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