Course Instructor and Principal Medical Writer

Looking for a medical writing role – with a difference? 👀

We’re on the hunt for a Course Instructor and Principal Medical Writer (yes, that's one role!) – a unique position that will let you flex both your writing muscles and your mentoring magic.

While still sinking your teeth into some meaty Med Comms projects, you’ll be developing and delivering programmes to agency and pharma teams through our Monster Academy.

So if you love Med Comms, but also get a buzz from sharing knowledge, shaping minds, and helping others grow – this might just be the perfect one for you.

100% remote, you’ll be joining a team based on exceptional writing, industry innovation and a life-first culture.

Check out the job posting below [click apply] and help us grow the next generation of monsters 🧠💜👇

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Course Instructor and Principal Medical Writer – Training Vertical

Company: Word Monster
Type: Full-time, Permanent, Remote (37.5 hours/week)
Location: UK (remote-first)
Salary: £51,500 – £56,500 per annum

About Word Monster

Word Monster is a trusted medical writing agency serving healthcare agencies, pharmaceutical companies, research organisations, and charities. The team delivers clear, engaging, and impactful communication — or as they say, they Write With Bite.

As a remote-first company, Word Monster offers a life-first culture, empowering team members to work flexibly, manage their schedules, and thrive both personally and professionally.

Standard hours: 09:00 – 17:30 (UK time) with flexibility.
Work culture: Autonomy, trust, wellbeing, and collaboration.
Support includes: Private health insurance, wellbeing gifts, share schemes, additional leave options, and progression opportunities.

The Monster Academy & Training Vision

Word Monster’s Monster Academy delivers industry-recognised medical writing training for graduates, career changers, and professionals.

Current programmes include:

• 4- and 8-week CPD-accredited live courses
• Comprehensive introductory e-learning modules

Built on the BITE educational framework, the Academy also supports pharma and agency teams through tailored training and mentoring.

Vision: Build a full-scale training vertical under the BITE framework — led by the Course Instructor and Principal Medical Writer, ensuring exceptional delivery and continuous improvement of training services.

About the Role

This dual role combines course delivery and high-level medical writing responsibilities.

As Course Instructor, you’ll lead medical writing courses and develop new training for pharma and healthcare agencies.
As Principal Medical Writer, you’ll produce clear, scientifically accurate, and engaging content across therapy areas and formats.

You will:

• Lead training programmes and e-learning development
• Mentor writers and students
• Collaborate with clients on diverse projects
• Uphold quality, compliance, and strategic communication standards

Key Responsibilities

Course Instructor

• Deliver engaging, high-quality courses to individuals and corporate clients
• Ensure learning experiences follow adult learning principles
• Gather and act on feedback for course improvement
• Update and refine course content based on industry trends
• Review and provide feedback on student submissions
• Develop new e-learning modules and repurpose existing ones for CPD
• Support internal training initiatives and new course development
• Advocate for the Monster Academy and contribute to marketing content
• Contribute to the annual Academy report

Principal Medical Writer

• Produce accurate, compelling scientific materials (publications, congress content, medical education, digital content)
• Ensure compliance with ABPI and local regulatory codes
• Follow in-house or client-specific style guidelines
• Manage deadlines, budgets, and client communications transparently

Other Responsibilities

• Drive innovation by suggesting new services and process improvements
• Contribute to business development and continuous growth

Candidate Profile

Ideal for an experienced medical writer with a passion for training and development.
You’ll thrive if you:

• Strive for excellence and attention to detail
• Value teamwork, openness, and collaboration
• Drive transformation and continuous improvement
• Champion inclusivity and diverse perspectives
• Demonstrate resilience and adaptability

Salary & Benefits

• £51,500 – £56,500 annual salary
• Annual company-wide bonus
• Share options
• Private health insurance (Vitality)
• Pension (3% employer, 5% employee)
• Individual & team training budget
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• 25 days holiday + birthday off + UK bank holidays
• Additional holiday after 2 years (up to +5 days)
• Option to purchase up to 5 extra holidays
• Remote-first flexibility with virtual 2D office
• Virtual and in-person socials (including annual retreat)
• Travel contribution for in-person meetups
• Wellbeing perks and financial coaching (Octopus MoneyCoach)
• Personalised monster character

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