Medical Copywriter - Advertising

We’re looking for a Medical Copywriter with solid experience and a passion for great work to join our growing London team, helping lead client strategy engagements and oversee project and drive new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

Write clear and concise commercially minded documents, adapting style for different audiences such as healthcare professionals and patients, while adhering to the ABPI code of conduct and quality control processes; Collaborate closely with the strategy, creative and account teams; Utilize a variety of credible resources to understand the science and strategy behind assigned projects, ensuring awareness of brand objectives and competitive landscapes; Contribute to proposal development, pitch activities, and brainstorming sessions, while communicating therapy area knowledge effectively; Manage and take ownership of projects, ensuring timelines and deadlines are met, and proactively addressing potential barriers to project completion with solutions; Engage confidently with clients, responding promptly to requests and participating in the briefing process to ensure a clear understanding of project requirements; Participate in the review process, executing editorial deliverables while adhering to project schedules, budgets, and briefs; Immerse in the advertising, medical communications and pharma industry, staying informed about innovations, trends, and developments to integrate into project work creatively; Contribute to maintaining high standards of practice and industry guidelines, ensuring consistent communication and status updates with the account team

Requirements

Passion for science and creativity; Company values (Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always, Accountability with an 'I') resonate; Adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting scope, responsibilities, and focus; Proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and desire to dive into the data; Highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines; Relevant degree (minimum Masters, advanced degree preferred) in a science subject; Experience in medical writing, ideally in an agency setting; Solid scientific background and able to learn new therapeutic areas quickly; Good understanding and appreciation of the clinical trials process (phases, data representation, drug approval process and key statistical variables); Enthusiasm for learning and a keen eye for detail; Clear, concise and accurate writing style; Understands the typical language which should and should not be used (comparisons, unverified claims etc.); Understands the processes involved in new business and terminology; Strong organisational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills; Independent thinker confident in taking ownership of assets and material development, but a team player who enjoys collaboration; Professional presence, performs with a sense of urgency and with a client service orientation; Confidence to manage upward when required; able to communicate with managers when deadlines will not be met or when issues are foreseeable; High energy, able to effectively operate in fast-paced, growing and evolving environment; Good management of Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) - particularly PowerPoint

Nice to have

Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) preferred; Experience in an agency setting

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit program and perks tailored to your region; Free snacks; Generous holiday and paid time off; Options for private medical, dental, and vision plans; Support in saving for the future; Mental wellness coaching and support; Access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning