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<div><strong>Medical Writer – Job Specification</strong></div>
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<div><strong>About Word Monster</strong></div>
<div>Word Monster is an agency with a difference. An agency striving to Transform Healthcare Communications Worldwide. We do that from our core of scientific excellence and our award-winning, life-first culture. Our vision is to be the agency that healthcare companies fight to work with and people fight to work for.&nbsp;Our proprietary frameworks and Friction in Pharma ® philosophy underpin our unique approach to medical communications, one that cuts to the core of the needs of our agency, pharmaceutical, research, tech and charity clients and solves them with an evidence-based approach.</div>
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<div>We know that exceptional writing comes from people who feel trusted, empowered, and supported to do their best work. That’s why we’ve built a life-first culture, one that gives you the autonomy to balance life and work in a way that suits you. As a remote-first company, you can work from anywhere, design your workspace, and manage your own schedule — all while staying connected through our collaborative virtual environment and in-person events such as our annual Monster Mash retreat.</div>
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<div>Our standard business hours are 09:00 to 17:30 (UK time), and we offer flexibility around these hours as long as client needs, meetings, and deadlines are met. We trust our people to manage their workload responsibly, communicate clearly, and deliver exceptional work that meets our high standards.</div>
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<div>We believe in supporting your wellbeing and growth — through wellbeing gifts, private health insurance, additional leave options, share schemes, and opportunities for progression. You’ll be part of a culture that values creativity, connection, and the freedom to do your best work.</div>
<div>&nbsp;<br><strong>Our Evolution</strong></div>
<div>Word Monster has grown from firm roots supporting healthcare agencies — delivering scientific expertise and publications — and through our training academy, which builds capability within pharma and agency teams.</div>
<div>Our vision is now to establish a fully-fledged Med Comms vertical, underpinned by our proprietary communications frameworks. As a Medical Writer, you’ll play a pivotal role in bringing this vision to life — supporting our Med Comms offering, building and mentoring a high-performing team, and delivering meaningful impact for clients.</div>
<div>&nbsp;<br><strong>Our Values</strong></div>
<div>At Word Monster, our core values are the root of our culture and the standard we live by. They guide how we think, behave, and collaborate — and we expect everyone who joins us to embody them.</div>
<div>You’ll thrive here if you:</div>
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<li>Strive for <strong>excellence </strong>— You care about the details, take pride in your craft, and go the extra mile to deliver work that makes an impact.</li>
<li>Value <strong>teamwork</strong> — You’re open, honest, and supportive; you show up with enthusiasm, communicate clearly, and help create a positive, collaborative environment.</li>
<li>Drive <strong>transformation</strong> — You bring ideas, challenge the status quo, and are relentless in finding better, smarter ways to do things.</li>
<li>Champion <strong>inclusivity</strong> — You lead with fairness, kindness, and respect, welcoming diverse perspectives and creating space for everyone to shine.</li>
<li>Show <strong>resilience</strong> — You stay cool under pressure, adapt quickly, and deliver consistent quality, even when challenges arise. You’re reliable, committed, and embrace a growth mindset.</li>
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<div>If that sounds like you, you’ll fit right in — and you’ll help us continue to Write With Bite.</div>
<div>&nbsp;<br><strong>About the Role</strong></div>
<div>As a <strong>Medical Writer</strong> at Word Monster, you will support the development of clear, accurate, and scientifically sound content across a range of therapeutic areas and audiences. Working under the guidance of senior team members, you will contribute to projects from initial research through to final delivery, ensuring all materials meet high standards of quality, compliance, and scientific integrity.</div>
<div>You will collaborate closely with colleagues and clients to help produce materials across multiple formats — including medical education resources, scientific communications, and digital content. This role offers the opportunity to build therapeutic knowledge, develop strong writing and editorial skills, and gain experience in delivering projects to agreed timelines. You will play an important role in supporting the team’s work while developing the expertise needed to grow within the agency.</div>
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<div>This is a full-time, permanent, remote role (37.5 hours per week) with flexibility built in — designed for an experienced writer who thrives on variety, autonomy, and purpose-driven work in healthcare communications.</div>
<div>&nbsp;<br><strong>Salary and Benefits</strong></div>
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<li>Salary of £30,500 to £38,500 per annum.</li>
<li>Annual company performance-related bonus (pot shared equally by whole team)</li>
<li>Share options (entered into company pool – we’re in this together!</li>
<li>Company paid private health insurance with Vitality (fully paid by us)</li>
<li>Pension with 3% contribution if choose to participate in the scheme (you contribute 5%)</li>
<li>Individual and team training / self-development budget</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity/paternity pay (full pay for 12 weeks maternity / 4 weeks paternity)</li>
<li>25 days holiday per year (3 to be taken between the Christmas and New Year shutdown)</li>
<li>Additional day off on birthday (so that makes 26 – day in lieu if falls on weekend)</li>
<li>UK bank holidays &nbsp;</li>
<li>Additional day of holiday after 2+ years of employment (from new holiday year) – every year thereafter you will receive one further additional day of holiday, up to a maximum of 5 additional days&nbsp;</li>
<li>Purchased holiday scheme available up to 5 additional days</li>
<li>Flexible, remote-working team with a virtual 2D office</li>
<li>Range of virtual and in-person socials throughout the year</li>
<li>Optional working together days within the UK with a contribution to travel expenses</li>
<li>Well-being perks, because you deserve it</li>
<li>Financial coaching with Octopus MoneyCoach – 1 year.</li>
<li>Personalised monster character&nbsp;</li>
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<div>&nbsp;<br><strong>Key Responsibilities &nbsp;</strong></div>
<div><strong>Writing</strong></div>
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<li>With support of senior team members you will develop clear, accurate, and engaging scientific content across a range of deliverables, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, training materials, speaker slide decks, scientific platforms, plain language summaries, infographics, promotional materials, and storyboards.</li>
<li>Ensure all materials comply with ABPI and relevant local codes of practice and guidelines, flagging potential compliance issues and working with senior colleagues to resolve them appropriately.</li>
<li>Work to agreed timelines and budgets, maintaining proactive communication with internal teams and clients to address challenges and ensure successful project delivery.</li>
<li>Ensure content adheres to in-house and client-specific style guidelines and quality standards.</li>
<li>Build strong working relationships with pharmaceutical account teams, supporting medical and brand colleagues with scientific insight and content expertise.</li>
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<div><br><strong>Team Contribution</strong></div>
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<li>Contribute positively to Word Monster’s collaborative team culture and act as a strong ambassador for the agency’s values.</li>
<li>Participate in internal and client meetings, confidently discussing scientific content and project progress.</li>
<li>Provide guidance and informal support to junior writers where appropriate.</li>
<li>Review and edit content from peers or freelancers as required, ensuring clarity, scientific accuracy, and consistency.<br>&nbsp;</li>
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<div><strong>Business Development</strong></div>
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<li>Support business development activities, including contributing to proposal development and participating in client discussions where appropriate.</li>
<li>Identify opportunities to add value for existing clients and contribute ideas that support the agency’s continued growth.</li>
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<div><strong>Other</strong></div>
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<li>Demonstrate adaptability and an open-minded approach within an entrepreneurial environment, embracing change to help keep Word Monster innovative and competitive</li>
<li>Work towards and consistently achieve individual quarterly KPIs, contributing to both personal growth and wider business success</li>
<li>Support the marketing team by contributing to social media channels and assisting with key campaigns and promotional activities</li>
<li>Embrace feedback with a growth mindset and take proactive steps to maintain current knowledge of the medical communications industry</li>
<li>Follow processes with in relation to administrative and project-related tasks. To include, but not limited to, daily completion of timesheets, adherence to editorial procedures, and timely and accurate file housekeeping</li>
<li>Be open to occasional domestic and international travel as required to support client work and company initiatives.</li>
<li>As part of a collaborative team environment, you may be asked to take on additional tasks outside of the ones listed above to support team and business objectives</li>
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<div>&nbsp;<br><strong>Desired experience&nbsp;</strong></div>
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<li>A life sciences undergraduate degree</li>
<li>A life sciences PhD</li>
<li>Experience as a medical writer in an agency setting</li>
<li>Proven experience writing excellent creative/medical copy in an agency environment with minimal support.</li>
<li>Advanced Word and PowerPoint skills</li>
<li>Excellent knowledge of the strict regulations in pharmaceuticals, with experience working to ABPI and other codes of practice</li>
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<div><strong>Skills and attributes</strong></div>
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<li>Demonstrates loyalty and will be an ambassador for Word Monster</li>
<li>Ability to work under pressure, and multi task between multiple projects and other internal tasks.</li>
<li>Strong desire / self-motivated to learn and develop &nbsp;</li>
<li>Enthusiasm for business and intrapreneurship</li>
<li>Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Sound scientific understanding and analytical skills</li>
<li>Comfortable working independently and as part of a team</li>
<li>Proactive thinking, constantly seeking to improve ways of working and help the agency differentiate itself from the competitio</li>
<li>A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning, grasp new concepts and therapy areas quickly</li>
<li>Act in a diplomatic, nurturing and respectful way with colleagues</li>
<li>Show sensitivity to colleagues with differing motivations and priorities</li>
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<div><strong>Job close date is Friday 27th March 2026.&nbsp;</strong></div>
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