Senior Medical Copywriter — Lead Strategy & Education

Orchard Marketing; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Marketing, a leading medical communications agency based in Sydney, Australia, is seeking a Senior Medical Copywriter to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will translate complex medical concepts into clear copy and develop branded HCP materials for diverse clients.

You will lead brands from strategy to copy, drive the editorial process from draft to final proof, and collaborate with design, strategy, account and project teams while ensuring on-brand, compliant content.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Medical writing

Presentation & pitching

Time management

Education

Graduate degree or PhD in sciences

Tools

Veeva/PromoMats

Job description

Orchard Marketing, a leading medical communications agency based in Sydney, Australia, is seeking a Senior Medical Copywriter to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will translate complex medical concepts into clear copy and develop branded HCP materials for diverse clients.

You will lead brands from strategy to copy, drive the editorial process from draft to final proof, and collaborate with design, strategy, account and project teams while ensuring on-brand, compliant content.