Orchard - Senior Medical Copywriter

Orchard, a leading medical communications agency based in Sydney, Australia, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Medical Copywriter to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in developing compelling and accurate medical content for a diverse range of clients in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.

Responsibilities

Translate complex medical/scientific concepts into clear, concise copy; Create branded HCP campaign materials including websites, detail aids, leave behinds, emails; Create HCP medical education campaign materials including slide decks, invites, workbooks, and other collateral; Lead brands from both strategy and copy perspectives with minimal oversight; Drive the editorial process from first draft to final proof; ensure accuracy and quality; Partner with design, strategy, account, and project management teams; Ensure all content is on-brand and Code-compliant; Drive copy and strategic perspectives in client meetings; Manage competing priorities; Provide oversight, guidance and support to junior writers; Play a key role in researching and developing content for proposals and pitch presentations; Stay up to date on current trends in medical education and pharma industry developments

Requirements

Graduate degree or PhD in sciences discipline; 5 years + medical writing experience; HCP pharmaceutical advertising agency experience; Expertise in claim development and substantiation; Comfort working across multiple therapeutic areas and lifecycle stages (pre-launch to brand maintenance); Strong presentation and pitching experience; Clear understanding of Medicines Australia Code of Conduct; Highly proficient with Veeva/PromoMats; Meticulous attention to detail, quality, and version control; Strong time management in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments; Applicants MUST have the right to work within Australia

Benefits

Awesome, fun working environment; Free crumpets; Healthy work/life balance; Structured training and education courses; Individual wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Program; Professional and personal development