Senior Medical Copywriter: Impactful Pharma Content

Demant; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Marketing, a leading medical communications agency in Sydney, is hiring a Senior Medical Copywriter to craft accurate medical content for pharmaceutical clients. You will lead brands from strategy to copy and drive editorial quality across multiple formats.

You will collaborate with design, strategy, account and project teams, ensure on-brand and code-compliant materials, and mentor junior writers while staying abreast of pharma industry trends.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of medical writing experience.
• Experience with HCP pharmaceutical advertising campaigns.
• Expertise in developing and substantiating medical claims.
• Comfort across multiple therapeutic areas and lifecycle stages.
• Strong presentation and pitching experience.
• Solid understanding of Medicines Australia Code of Conduct.
• Meticulous attention to detail and version control.
• Good time management in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex medical concepts into clear, concise copy.
• Create branded HCP campaign materials (websites, detail aids, leave-behinds, emails).
• Develop HCP medical education materials (slide decks, invites, workbooks).
• Lead brands from strategy to copy with minimal oversight.
• Drive the editorial process from draft to final proof for accuracy and quality.
• Collaborate with design, strategy, account and project management teams.
• Ensure all content is on-brand and code-compliant.
• Contribute to client meetings with copy and strategic insights.
• Manage competing priorities and timelines.
• Provide guidance to junior writers and review their work.
• Support content research for proposals and pitches.

Skills

Medical writing

Pharmaceutical advertising

Claim development

Therapeutic versatility

Presentation skills

Code of Conduct knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Veeva/PromoMats

Job description

Orchard Marketing, a leading medical communications agency in Sydney, is hiring a Senior Medical Copywriter to craft accurate medical content for pharmaceutical clients. You will lead brands from strategy to copy and drive editorial quality across multiple formats.

You will collaborate with design, strategy, account and project teams, ensure on-brand and code-compliant materials, and mentor junior writers while staying abreast of pharma industry trends.