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Senior Medical Writer
Wundermanthompson
Employer posted: November 12, 2026. Source checked: November 13, 2026 1:17 am. Availability and final application requirements are confirmed on the employer’s site.
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<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3>
<p>VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a <strong>Human First</strong> philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore. </p>
<p>VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. </p>
<p>For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.vml.com/" data-outlook-id="d4b7d1c3-8ad6-4b6d-ab45-d3cb5a3aebe1">www.vml.com </a>and follow along on <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__urldefense.com_v3_-5F-5Fhttps-3A_www.linkedin.com_company_vml_-5F-5F-3B-21-21JboVxjCXSME-21OhlpCfbkl1UcWPwns1-2DGtvHOzFh0QwHV49fsPgGw-2DVCCU1bCg8aQFI9vN-2Dy-2DVwaQcITH2j2XKzGKBIFRLYf2AUWVYY1dFGK6-24&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=zouFnm4jZMgDFaYF1uVcRY3rbgHWPca_luUrBUkT6Yc&m=QzcCgXCAOjzj5hiU48_CKOdHRSJ4_YpuqfviT9yjlzH5VrkzySTZ-WaQXlYAnj4W&s=jJ7q5V70u9oUx7ONPm5jC3IK8y6vxDilX6BGTlqlWlA&e=" data-outlook-id="a3ef68bf-16fb-4ebc-9ca9-406007d6cefc">LinkedIn</a> #WeAreVML.</p></div><p><span data-contrast="none">We are seeking highly motivated <strong>Senior Medical Writers</strong> to join our growing team servicing the needs of global Pharmaceutical and Medical device companies. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Core aspects of the role – Medical writer:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Hands on development of a range of scientific/medical education materials such as slide decks, KOL presentations and content for Ad Boards </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":60,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Review and refine documents with support of senior writers/scientific director to ensure that they meet industry standards and client-specific requirements</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":60,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Gain a thorough understanding of your assigned client's product and brand strategy, therapeutic landscape, and competitive environment</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":60,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Participate in client meetings, contributing to discussions and taking detailed notes</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":60,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Stay up to date on the latest trends, regulations, and documentation practices to support both internal development and client engagement, with support from senior team members</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":60,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Work on self-development by ensuring quick and comprehensive understanding of new therapeutic areas, thereby inspiring team and client confidence</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":60,"335559739":60,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[0]}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Proactively maintain and update project reference packs, document templates and style guides</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":60,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Core aspects of the role – Senior Medical writer:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Wingdings","469769242":[9642],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Hands on development – and oversight – </span><span data-contrast="none">of a range of scientific/medical education materials such as slide decks, KOL presentations and content for Ad Boards</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Wingdings","469769242":[9642],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Leading discussions on scientific content with clients and external experts (KOLs), both face to face (when necessary) and on calls</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Wingdings","469769242":[9642],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Able to contribute to scientific strategy development to inform tactical planning of accounts, both internally and with clients</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Wingdings","469769242":[9642],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Contribute to organic growth opportunities on accounts and provide scientific input for proposals for business growth</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Wingdings","469769242":[9642],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Mentor and coach more junior writers (may not always be relevant depending on size and composition of workstream team).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Key Requirements:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Bachelor’s degree or PhD in a </span><span data-contrast="none">biology- or medicine-related discipline</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":60,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">5+ years experience for Senior Medical Writer, ideally gained within a med comms agency</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":60,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Business professional / fluent speaker of English</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":60,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Proficient with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); general tech aptitude and willingness to learn new software</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":60,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a </span><span data-contrast="none">s</span><span data-contrast="none">trong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":60,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":60,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB"><span lang="EN-GB">We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.</span></span></span></p>
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