Overview

Are you passionate about creating advertising that not only informs but also transforms lives within the healthcare sector? At Havas Lynx, a global advertising agency at the forefront of healthcare communications, we combine unmatched creativity, extensive expertise, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare field. Our communications resonate deeply with audiences and adhere to the highest standards of healthcare advertising. Committed to driving meaningful change—a change built on a foundation of rich experience, inspired by innovation, and confirmed through our proven track record—we work in close partnership with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and leading pharmaceutical brands to navigate the complex challenges of today\''s healthcare landscape. Our approach blends strategic insights and deep scientific acumen with cutting-edge creativity and digital innovation, crafting campaigns and solutions that significantly improve people\''s lives. We’re a team of over 400+ people in Manchester and London, with a history spanning over 35 years and an ever-evolving future. You can get a feel for the #LYNXLife through our YouTube #LYNXLife playlist, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Everything this company achieves—every life it saves, every penny it makes, every policy it changes, every award it wins—is down to everyone who works here. Please note that this role is based in Manchester, and our current hybrid working arrangement requires office attendance on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.Responsibilities

As a Senior Medical Writer, you will work collaboratively with internal teams to add significant value—applying the benefit of your experience to guide projects, ensuring any copy produced by you and your team is appropriate to the brief and of a high quality.You will work with Client Services to front client relationships as appropriate, ensuring the Copy function is always represented appropriately.You will work on client brand activity and be the ‘go-to’ writer across a number of clients and therapy areas.Generate original content to be used within a range of media and for a range of audiences, in line with the relevant code of practice and brand communication objectives.You will produce and edit copy into the correct format for use across various media as appropriate, drawing on your experience to consider the suitability of UX and project flow.You will work closely with the Client Services team to devise solutions that fulfil and exceed client expectations, and make innovative suggestions.You will mentor juniors and take overall responsibility for their involvement, actively progressing their personal development.You will continually expand your excellent knowledge of industry regulations (e.g. the ABPI Code of Practice) and the medical approval processes (Zinc and Veeva).Qualifications

You have 3+ years experience as a medical writer in an agency setting across creative/promotional medical writing.Prior experience in a creative healthcare comms (i.e. advertising/marketing) agency across promotional materials.Therapeutic experience in diagnostics is ideal.Global experience.Some line management experience/mentoring.ABPI expertise.Experience working with global pharmaceutical companies and creative briefs.This is for experienced writers; recent graduates without agency experience cannot be considered for this role. Please look out for Junior Medical Writer roles and grad programs.What you can expect from us

A supportive and challenging environment in which you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact that matters. We invest in #LYNXLife and our #LXAcademy internal programmes to reward hard work, reduce pressures, and ensure we can all enjoy our time at Lynx. Our strategy is to build capabilities internally and inspire the best talent to deliver our mission.You can also expect a wide range of benefits, including:Hybrid Working – 3 days in the office (flexible options available)Starting holiday allowance of 28 days + Bank Holidays, with increases over service lengthOption to buy, carry or sell holidaysEarly Friday finish throughout the yearSeasonal working hoursEnhanced family leave, pay and return to work benefitExtensive LandD supportSabbatical opportunitiesSeason ticket loan (interest-free)Cycle to work schemeLife insurance (4x salary)Company pension schemeFully compensated company eventsVolunteer daysWellbeing programme including sports clubs, discounted gym memberships, free onsite flu vaccinations, Wellness WednesdaysMedicash healthcare benefit24/7 Employee Assistance ProgrammeGet in touch to find out how we can make an impact that matters together.Contract Type : PermanentHere at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity and other factors that have no bearing on an individual\''s ability to perform their job.

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