Medical Writer

Please note we have a separate job advert for candidates interested in joining our Value and Access or Evidence Development teams, which you can find here: Costello Medical - Current Openings. Please apply for one role at a time because assessment processes differ.

Role Summary

• Responsibilities: You will work on medical communications projects that involve the detailed analysis and presentation of data from clinical trials, which are instrumental to the successful uptake of novel therapies 
• Salary: £39,000 per annum
• Benefits: Discretionary profit share bonuses paid twice per year, hybrid and flexible working options, generous holiday allowance, private medical insurance, critical illness cover, income protection, full funding for external training, and more
• Role Type: Full-time, permanent
• Start Date: We are currently recruiting for start dates throughout 2026, and you will be asked to state your availability on your application form
• Application Deadlines: Whilst there are no set application deadlines, we strongly recommend applying as early as possible. The role, or particular start dates, may close when suitable candidates are found
• Location: This role is available in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge, as well as our Manchester, Bristol

About the Role

Our Medical Writers work on a project‑by‑project basis, delivering medical communications materials that involve the detailed analysis and clear presentation of clinical trial data. These materials, including posters, slide decks and peer‑reviewed publications, are used directly by our clients to communicate with external stakeholders and play a key role in the successful uptake of novel therapies. Medical Writers typically work on several projects across different disease areas at any one time.

In this role, you will work within project teams alongside experienced colleagues, who provide one‑to‑one training on the technical aspects of the role, including project management and effective client communication. Delivering project work requires close collaboration with clients, and following a successful induction period, you will increasingly contribute to teleconferences and face‑to‑face meetings with external stakeholders.

Costello Medical is organised into service areas that each focus on specific medical communications and health economics services, or serve distinct sectors of the healthcare industry. In this role, you’ll join our Medical Communications service area, working within our Publications and/or Medical Affairs teams. When you join, you will be allocated a “home” team based on your interests, skills, as well as our current business needs.

Within the Publications team, you will collaborate closely with clients and leading opinion experts to develop materials that communicate scientific and clinical findings to a wide range of audiences. This includes creating abstracts, manuscripts, posters and oral presentations for major international conferences, as well as providing on‑site support during these events. You may also contribute to regulatory documents, plain‑language summaries and policy‑focused publications. This role is well suited to individuals who enjoy combining scientific writing with creativity, supported by tailored training in publication strategy and best practice to help you deliver high‑quality outputs for clients.

Within the Medical Affairs team, you will support projects that act as a vital link between clinical development and commercial functions within pharmaceutical and medical device companies. With a strong focus on patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs), these projects aim to educate, inform clinical decision-making, enhance patient care, and generate insights to support product development. You will work directly with clients to communicate the scientific foundation behind products through medical education events, advisory boards and medical information resources. Collaboration with expert advisors and event speakers is central to this work, and supporting events on‑site may offer opportunities for international travel. In this role, you will develop strong scientific, writing and creative skills, alongside in‑depth knowledge of specific therapy areas. The ability to present complex scientific information clearly to audiences with varying levels of expertise will be key to success.

You may also have opportunities to collaborate with teams outside Medical Communications, such as Health Policy, Rare Diseases or MedTech, if these align with your interests. Preferred teams can be noted on your application form.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Analysing clinical trial data and creating materials for a range of audiences and formats
• Working closely with clients, including participating in teleconferences and face‑to‑face meetings
• Supporting project management and client communication alongside experienced colleagues
• Managing multiple projects across different disease areas simultaneously
• Collaborating with teams across the company to develop a broad understanding of our service offerings

Hybrid Working Policy: We believe that having face-to-face time in the office holds many benefits and is central to ensuring that the community we have created, where people have a workplace they belong to and feel part of, is never lost. At the same time, we recognise that homeworking can improve work life balance, reduce commuting times and costs, and provide the opportunity to juggle personal commitments.

Therefore, we offer flexible working arrangements that allow our colleagues who have passed probation to work from home up to half their time, measured across a 2-week rolling period. During your probationary period (normally the first 6 months of the role), you will be able to work from home 1 day per week.

A Day in the Life of a Medical Writer

Learn more about a typical day in the life of a Medical Writer at Costello Medical: https://www.costellomedical.com/careers/working-at-costello-medical/

About Costello Medical

Costello Medical is a rapidly growing global healthcare agency specialising in medical communications, market access, and health economic and outcomes research. We work with a wide range of clients, including the industry’s most successful pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, patient and public health bodies, and charitable organisations. We have been listed in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For list since 2017 and were proud to receive B Corporation accreditation in 2022. Learn more about us, our work, and our mission on our website: https://www.costellomedical.com/