Senior Medical Writer

About Word Monster

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• Strive for excellence — You care about the details, take pride in your craft, and go the extra mile to deliver work that makes an impact.
• Value teamwork — You’re open, honest, and supportive; you show up with enthusiasm, communicate clearly, and help create a positive, collaborative environment.
• Drive transformation — You bring ideas, challenge the status quo, and are relentless in finding better, smarter ways to do things.
• Champion inclusivity — You lead with fairness, kindness, and respect, welcoming diverse perspectives and creating space for everyone to shine.
• Show resilience — You stay cool under pressure, adapt quickly, and deliver consistent quality, even when challenges arise. You’re reliable, committed, and embrace a growth mindset.

As a Senior Medical Writer at Word Monster, you will be responsible for crafting clear, engaging, and scientifically accurate content for a wide range of therapy areas and audiences. You will primarily work in our agency vertical, supporting healthcare agencies with their medical writing. You’ll take ownership of projects, have a strong scientific understanding, be able to work to deadlines, guide and mentor junior writers to deliver work that truly Writes With Bite.

You’ll collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to develop compelling materials across multiple formats — from medical education and communications to creative campaigns and digital assets. You’ll be support and contribute to the continued growth and success of our agency.

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.

• Salary of £41,500 to £48,500 per annum.
• Annual company performance‑related bonus (pot shared equally by whole team)
• Share options (entered into company pool – we’re in this together!)
• Company paid private health insurance with Vitality (fully paid by us)
• Pension with 3% contribution if choose to participate in the scheme (you contribute 5%)
• Individual and team training / self‑development budget
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay (full pay for 12 weeks maternity / 4 weeks paternity)
• 25 days holiday per year (3 to be taken…