Medical Editor - 3 month FTC

2026-09-25T00:00:00

Edinburgh

Edinburgh

GB

EH1 3

Any

2026-10-23T14:16:30.29

3 month FTC - Not a day rate - Remote UK based candidates

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.

Our role

To ensure that content and production materials developed by the teams are clear, concise, and accurate in terms of both language and scientific content and are delivered on time and on budget.

What you can expect to be doing

Ensure the information and data is correct and accurate.

Use your proofreading skills to ensure materials are medically correct.

Demonstrate your knowledge of medical editing across a range of materials.

Have an understanding of the industry codes of practice and legislation including ABPI.

Know your clients and their projects inside and out including therapy areas and portfolios.

Work directly with other members of the medical writing teams to ensure the projects and objectives are met.

Assist on pitches and client account work.

Adhere to budgets and timelines, keeping the team updated with any alterations or changes made.

What we'd like to see from you

2+ years experience as a Medical Editor in an agency setting is a must – we will not be able to consider grads or anyone outside of an agency setting.

Experience working with global pharmaceutical companies.

Experience working directly with clients.

A solid scientific background and experience working on a number of therapeutic areas.

Learning and understanding new therapy areas quickly and comprehensively, inspiring confidence with the client.

A degree in Science.

Understanding of clinical research, drug development process, and industry guidelines and regulations.

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 put a huge investment into #LYNXLife and our #LXAcademy internal programmes. It's a unique initiative that aims to reward hard work, reduce pressures, and ensure that we can all enjoy our time at Lynx. Our strategy is to build capabilities internally and inspire the best talent, so we can continue to deliver on our mission.

You can also expect a whole host of benefits, including:

Starting holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with increasing allowance connected to length of service.

Option to buy, carry or sell holidays.

Early Friday finish throughout the year.

Seasonal working hours.

Enhanced family leave, pay and return to work benefit scheme.

Extensive L&D support.

Sabbatical opportunities.

Season ticket interest free loans for travel.

Cycle to work scheme.

Life insurance (4x salary).

Company pension scheme.

Fully compensated company events.

Volunteer days.

Wellbeing programme including sports clubs, discounted gym memberships, free onsite flu vaccinations, extended lunch breaks on Wellness Wednesdays and much more.

Medicash healthcare benefit.

24/7 access to a free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme.

Get in touch to find out how we can make an impact that matters together.

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3 month FTC - Not a day rate - Remote UK based candidates 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. Our role:To ensure that content and production materials developed by the teams are clear, concise, and accurate in terms of both language and scientific content and are delivered on time and on budget. What you can expect to be doing: Ensure the information and data is correct and accurate.Use your proofreading skills to ensure materials are medically correctDemonstrate your knowledge of medical editing across a range of materialsHave an understanding of the industry codes of practice and legislation including ABPIKnow your clients and
their projects inside and out including therapy areas an portfoliosWork directly with other members of the medical writing teams to ensure the projects and objectives are metAssist on pitches and client account workAdhere to budgets and timelines , keeping the team updated with any alterations or changes made What we'd like to see from you: 2 + years experience as a Medical Editor in an agency setting is a must need - we will not be able to consider grads or/and anyone outside of an agency setting Experience working with global pharmaceutical companiesExperience working directly with clientsA solid scientific background and experience working on a number of therapeutic areasLearning and understanding new therapy areas quickly and comprehensively, inspiring confidence with the clientA degree in ScienceUnderstanding of clinical research, drug development process, and industry guidelines and regulations 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 put a huge investment into #LYNXLife and our #LXAcademy internal programmes. It's a unique initiative that aims to reward hard work, reduce pressures, and ensure that we can all enjoy our time at Lynx. Our strategy is to build capabilities internally and inspire the best talent, so we can continue to deliver on our mission. You can also expect a whole host of benefits, including:Starting holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with increasing allowance connected to length of serviceOption to buy, carry or sell holidaysEarly Friday finish throughout the yearSeasonal working hoursEnhanced family leave, pay and return to work benefit schemeExtensive L&D supportSabbatical opportunitiesSeason ticket interest free loans for travelCycle to work schemeLife insurance (4x salary)Company pension schemeFully compensated company eventsVolunteer
daysWellbeing programme including sports clubs, discounted gym memberships, free onsite flu vaccinations, extended lunch breaks on Wellness Wednesdays and much more+Medicash healthcare benefit24/7 access to a free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme Get in touch to find out how we can make an impact that matters together.

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